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The best of Sydney theatre, film, art and music reviews and news
Theatre
Theatre & musicals
From glitzy musicals to high drama and indie gems, it's a great year for theatre in Sydney.
Music
Live music venues
Contrary to contemporary yarns, there are still pubs and bars that host live music in Sydney.
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Things to do in Sydney
What's on now in Sydney
Theatre
Six the Musical
The queens return for another bout of herstory at Theatre Royal Sydney – with a fierce new line-up of ex-wives
Theatre
Blanc de Blanc
Blanc de Blanc returns to The Grand Electric this spring with a fun mix of cabaret, cheeky humour and Champagne
Theatre
We Are The Tigers
'We Are The Tigers' delivers a camp, catchy pop musical packed with humour, harmonies and a little homicide
Theatre
Sydney Theatre Co's seasonal highlights
Sydney Theatre Co has just dropped the details for its 2026 season – featuring three world premieres of brand-new Australian works
Dance
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Dracula: Ballet at its Darkest
After selling out shows in London and the US, this ballet adaptation of the world’s most famous vampire story is baring its teeth once more
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Music
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8 classical events from the Sydney Symphony Orchestra this spring
Sydneysiders, spring is in the air and it's bringing beautiful music. This October and November, the Sydney Symphony Orchestra is bringing must-see...
Museums
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Powerhouse Castle Hill
A visit to this major cultural institution offers your creative fix in the form of year-round exhibitions, tours and workshops.
Things to do
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Australia's most famous painting and sculpture prize exhibition at the Art Gallery of NSW is back
A permanent fixture in Sydney’s artistic calendar, and one of the rare times everyone suddenly becomes an art critic, the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman...
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Theatre
We Are The Tigers
'We Are The Tigers' delivers a camp, catchy pop musical packed with humour, harmonies and a little homicide
Theatre
Six the Musical
The queens return for another bout of herstory at Theatre Royal Sydney – with a fierce new line-up of ex-wives
Music in Sydney
Music
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8 classical events from the Sydney Symphony Orchestra this spring
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra is bringing another stacked program of exhilarating performances to the Sydney Opera House.
Music
How to get tickets to Bon Jovi in Sydney 2027: Pre-sale, date and more
Sydney, we’re halfway there!
Music
The best bars and pubs in Sydney for live music
Catch live gigs – from indie rock to jazz, hip hop and punk – at these Sydney bars and pubs
Music
NSW just passed a world-first law to protect live music
The New South Wales government has passed laws to protect live music venues, artists, concerts and festivals
Nightlife
The best nightclubs in Sydney to get on the dance floor
Sydney's top clubs – all the best night-time destinations to lose yourself on the dancefloor
Theatre
Sydney Opera House
Sydney's iconic performing arts venue is one of the most photographed (and controversial) buildings in the world
Music
The best jazz bars and clubs in Sydney
These basement bars and neighbourhood pub serve up smooth tunes alongside a cold pint
Music
Pleasure Club
With nostalgic cocktails and rollicking live performances every night, you can escape reality at Newtown’s purple-hued basement bar (well, until 4am at least)
Nightlife
Surry Hills institution Goros has had a glow-up – with freezer-cold Martinis and new private karaoke rooms
Goros has grown up – complete with a top-tier cocktail list, on-point Japanese snacks and a sexy new interior. And yep, the karaoke rooms have had a makeover too
Art
Carriageworks
This huge, post-industrial location in Eveleigh is an exciting hub for arts and events of all kinds
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Your guide to art in Sydney
Art
The best art galleries in Sydney
Sydney is busting at the seams with great galleries of all shapes and sizes.
Art
Where to see Aboriginal art
Whether you're visiting from overseas or a curious local looking to get beyond the basics, here's where to start.