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Your ultimate guide to Sydney
Discover the city's best things to do, culture, dining, nightlife, bars and theatre
We spoke with Ben Law about his Survivor experience, how it helped him realise he’s actually the outdoors type, and all his favourite Sydney...
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Things to do in Sydney
Latest news stories
How good! The Sydney Swans AFLW team kick off their 2023 campaign with a historic win
The triumph against Greater Western Sydney is the first-ever win for the women’s Swans
Sydney Place is offering up an epic $5 feed happy hour and more to celebrate Fringe Festival
Come on down to Circular Quay’s new dining precinct throughout September to snap up some seriously good food and drink offers
Vietjet is slinging $0 airfares from Sydney to Vietnam, Thailand, Bali and more in a flash sale
For 24 hours only, they're offering up millions of $0 fares for their whole flight network
Here’s how to score free tickets to watch the Sydney NYE fireworks from the best spots
The NSW government is opening up the top viewing spots to the public – and you can enter a free tickets ballot
A huge exhibition of 150 Banksy works is now on in Australia
The exhibition kicked off in Brisbane, is on now in Adelaide, and will be coming soon to Sydney
How to get an amazing photo of the blue supermoon in Sydney
A professional photographer tells us his best celestial photo tips
The Weeknd Sydney 2023: ticket dates, prices, set lists & more info
The Weeknd is coming to Australia (including Sydney), and we can't save our tears right now
You can now fly direct from Sydney to the Cook Islands with an Aussie airline for the first time in 30 years
This slice of Pacific Island paradise is now only five hours away, with non-stop flights from $309 one way
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Latest food and drink reviews
Raja
To experience the beauty of Indian cuisine is to witness a harmonious dance – and it's a dance that Raja has so gracefully mastered
Bar Morris
A little red-lit lobby bar with a boutique feel and a modern Italian twist in the heart of Sydney’s theatre district
Spicy Joint
Haymarket’s stylish Sichuan eatery serves up fiery flavour bombs at prices you’ll feel good about
Gumshara
August 2023 update: Cult ramen joint Gumshara is now temporarily closed, as its home, Haymarket’s beloved Eating World Food Court, is being demolished...
Latest theatre reviews
Miss Saigon review
This blockbuster musical revival masks its issues with grandeur, hoping the spectacle distracts from its flaws – and for many audiences, it succeeds
Sydney
Blanc de Blanc Encore
Pop the cork! This bubbly, party-starting alt-cabaret is back and better than ever
Redfern
Beauty and the Beast
The Australian debut of Disney’s Broadway hit is a breathtaking spectacle that will leave you charmed and bedazzled
Haymarket
The Weekend
Three old friends (and one old dog) learn the difference between growing old and growing wise in this stage adaptation of Charlotte Wood’s bestselling novel
Surry Hills
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This timeless Disney tale is reimagined on stage for a 21st-century audience
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This risqué adults-only show is a daring blend of traditional circus acts and stand-up comedy
Moore Park
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Celebrate the grand opening of Milksha’s flagship Sydney store
Celebrate the grand opening of Milksha’s flagship Sydney store
The bubble tea brand is giving away free pudding oolong lattes, tote bags and vouchers from September 8-11
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Consent Laid Bare with Chanel Contos
Consent Laid Bare with Chanel Contos
Witness the launch of this game-changing book about sexual consent authored by the 2023 NSW Young Woman of the Year
Kensington
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Take some time out in nature at these 10 must-see spots
Take some time out in nature at these 10 must-see spots
Lush bushlands, plunging waterfalls, thriving national parks, hidden rainforests: Australia sure has a lot going for it on the nature front. At the heart of...
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Latest film reviews
The Killer
Like a hollow-point shell, David Fincher’s slickly enjoyable assassin thriller is explosive but empty
Adagio
Stefano Sollima’s slow burn gangster thriller is a macho but quietly compelling requiem to a dying breed
Maestro
Bradley Cooper’s elegant, ambitious biopic is a symphonic love story with sparkling, awards-worthy performances
Love Local: a local's guide to Sydney's suburbs
The CBD
Central Sydney is a one-stop-shop for the very best this city has to offer
Paddington
Wander Paddo's heritage terraced streets and discover great coffee, fine dining, and quirky enclaves
Chatswood
There's so much more to this culturally rich Northern suburb than just a Westfield
Parramatta
The geographical centre of Greater Sydney sits at the intersection of rich history and rapid development
Take action for the Earth
The faces of climate action in Sydney
Time Out spoke to some of the Sydneysiders mobilising against the threat of climate change.
10 ways to live a more eco-friendly life in Sydney
Small lifestyle changes can have a big effect, especially when everyone acts together.
Where to repair, reuse and up-cycle your stuff in Sydney
There classes all over Sydney that can teach your the skills that can give your stuff a second lease on life.
The best ethical shops in Sydney
It’s not always easy to shop ethically, but we’ve found a handful of local businesses that are putting people, animals and the environment first...
The best of Sydney
Escape the city
Hot summer nights are still a thing up north.
The most glorious cold-weather locations for you this chilly season.
The best places to go camping near Sydney
The best places to go camping near Sydney
If getting out into nature is your jam, Sydney happens to be a world leader.
The best short weekend getaways from Sydney
The best short weekend getaways from Sydney
In NSW, you don’t need to travel far to make a couple of nights away feel like a proper holiday.
The most unusual holiday accommodation you can rent in Sydney and NSW
The most unusual holiday accommodation you can rent in Sydney and NSW
The kookiest, coolest, most whimsically odd places you can stay in Sydney and NSW.
The best outback and desert holiday destinations in NSW
The best outback and desert holiday destinations in NSW
Swap golden beaches for the red sands of these inland getaways.
From Time Out Brisbane
The best restaurants in Brisbane
Brisbane restaurants are a celebration of the city’s diversity
The best galleries in Brisbane
Find landscapes, portraits, prints, immersive installations and pioneering digital artworks
The best luxury hotels on the Gold Coast
Luxurious facilities, world-class dining and decadent pampering are in plentiful supply
The best weekend getaways in Brisbane
You don’t have to venture far from the River City to experience a mini-break that seems a long way from quotidian cares
Latest from around the world
Here’s a guide to all the strikes happening in travel right now, including the air traffic control strikes in September – and how they might affect your holiday
Can you guess which palace topped the list as the world’s most popular?
Paris has become the first European city to ban e-scooters
Paris has become the first European city to ban e-scooters
15,000 e-scooters have been slowly removed after Parisians voted to ban the electric vehicles
The best free tourist attractions in the world have been revealed
The best free tourist attractions in the world have been revealed
TripAdvisor reviews have been used to determine which free-to-visit famous sites are the highest-rated
Two business class-only airlines are launching within the next month
Two business class-only airlines are launching within the next month
Tickets from one new aviation company running business class-only seats start at just £158
This is the latest airline to weigh passengers before they fly
This is the latest airline to weigh passengers before they fly
The measure from Korean Air is supposedly to maximise safety on flights, but passengers can opt out if they wish
The essential films of the year to date: from ‘Tár’ to ‘Barbie’
The essential films of the year to date: from ‘Tár’ to ‘Barbie’
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