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An unforgettable evening of entertainment, music and fundraising will take place in Sydney this November, honouring the memory of a young woman whose love of life continues to inspire those around her. On Saturday 7 November 2026, The Pillars in Sydney will host The Jacinda Royale, a special charity evening dedicated to the memory of Jacinda Manettas, who tragically lost her life to a rare form of ovarian cancer at just 30 years of age. Organised by her brother, Andrew Manett

Live at Yours brings an intimate musical experience to one of Sydney's most beautiful historic venues on Tuesday 20 October 2026. Sydney's cultural calendar offers some wonderful experiences, but few combine exceptional live music, historic architecture and fine dining quite like this upcoming evening at the Great Synagogue. Presented by Live at Yours, the event brings together three accomplished musicians — Satu Vänskä, Konstantin Shamray and Elina Faskhi — for a special per

Cowboy boots, country music and line dancing are heading to Sydney Harbour for a one-night-only Southern-inspired celebration this November. Sydney Harbour Hoedown 2026 | Country Music Cruise Sydney Harbour is about to get a little taste of Tennessee as Jack Daniel's brings its Southern Harbour Hoedown to the city for one unforgettable evening. On Thursday, 12 November 2026, the iconic Sydney Showboats paddlewheeler will be transformed into a floating honky-tonk, complete wit

Credit Nga Taniwha o Rūpapa - Dinosaurs of Patagonia 2023 Te Papa An extraordinary dinosaur exhibition featuring a 38-metre-long prehistoric giant is coming to the Australian Museum this November, launching celebrations for the museum's 200th anniversary. Sydney is preparing to welcome a prehistoric visitor of truly enormous proportions when The World's Biggest Dinosaur: Dinosaurs of Patagonia opens at the Australian Museum on Saturday 28 November 2026. The spectacular intern

Sydney Harbour meets the Italian Riviera as Club Amalfi returns to Watsons Bay Hotel with Mediterranean feasts, spritzes, DJs and sun-drenched Sunday celebrations. Sydney's summer social calendar is about to get a little more glamorous as Club Amalfi returns to the iconic Watsons Bay Hotel on Sunday 18 October 2026. Bringing a taste of the Italian Riviera to Sydney Harbour, the popular European-inspired experience transforms the hotel's waterfront Top Deck into a lively Medit

Sydney will come alive with the sounds, flavours, colours and creativity of Africa this October when Africultures Festival returns to Sydney Olympic Park. Taking place at Cathy Freeman Park on Saturday 24 October 2026, the one-day festival brings music, food, fashion, art, dance and cultural experiences together in a celebration of the diversity of African cultures. Now in its eighteenth year, Africultures has grown to become Australia's largest celebration of African culture

Looking for something a little different to do with the kids these spring school holidays? NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is running a series of ranger-guided activities across Sydney’s national parks, giving families a chance to swap some screen time for wildlife, bushwalking, creativity and outdoor adventure. Led by NPWS Discovery rangers, the programs combine nature, history and hands-on activities designed to encourage curiosity and help children build confidence

Sydney design lovers have something to look forward to this September, with The Big Design Market returning to Carriageworks from 18–20 September 2026. Bringing together more than 230 independent Australian designers alongside food, drinks, art and family-friendly activities, the three-day event is an opportunity to discover emerging makers as well as established favourites across fashion, jewellery, homewares, ceramics, art, lifestyle and more. Discover Independent Australia

If you're looking for something a little different these winter school holidays, the Australian Museum has unveiled a fun-filled program centred around its latest exhibition, Bloodsuckers: Nature's Vampires. To celebrate, families can take advantage of a special two-for-one ticket offer to the interactive exhibition, where visitors can discover the fascinating science behind mosquitoes, leeches, ticks and other creatures that survive by feeding on blood. Through hands-on exhi

Sydney’s most iconic landmark now has a brand-new way to experience it, with the official opening of the new BridgeMuseum inside the historic South-East Pylon of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Opening on 27 May 2026, the reimagined attraction transforms the former Pylon Lookout & Museum into an immersive cultural experience that takes visitors deep inside the story of the Harbour Bridge itself. From engineering marvels and historical memorabilia to multimedia displays and interac

Photo Credit: Tim Pascoe Sydney’s much-loved Pyrmont Festival is set to return to Pirrama Park on 23 and 24 May 2026, bringing together some of New South Wales’ best wineries, distilleries, breweries and food vendors for a vibrant weekend on the harbour. Now in its 14th year, the free-entry festival has become a popular event for Sydneysiders looking to discover regional flavours without leaving the city. Set against the backdrop of Sydney Harbour, Pyrmont Festival combines w

Two Psychics and a Medium Live Show Details A live show where the audience becomes part of the experience is heading across Australia, including a Sydney date this May. The acclaimed production Two Psychics and a Medium live show has been drawing sell-out crowds globally and is now touring nationwide, bringing its mix of live readings, spiritual connection and unscripted moments to local audiences. Featuring internationally respected psychic mediums Julia Cartagena and Donn

Sydney comes alive during Lunar New Year, and 2026 is shaping up to be a particularly vibrant celebration. Marking the Year of the Horse , the city will host an exciting mix of fine dining experiences, cultural performances, immersive installations and festive precinct celebrations — all centred around themes of prosperity, renewal and togetherness. Lunar New Year 2026 in Sydney Starts Here From Circular Quay to Barangaroo and Haymarket, here’s where to celebrate Lunar New Y

Sydney Gay Mardi Gras is as much about where you celebrate as how you celebrate. From harbourfront dance floors and rooftop brunches to parade-route parties and drag-fuelled long lunches, the city’s pubs and bars come alive with colour, music and unapologetic queer joy. If you’re planning your Mardi Gras 2026 itinerary, these Sydney venues are delivering some of the biggest, boldest and most inclusive events across February and Parade Day itself. Staying in Sydney for Mardi G

Photograph: Daniel Boud Sydney’s most significant contemporary art event is set to return in 2026, with the Biennale of Sydney announcing its 25th edition, Rememory — a powerful, city-wide exhibition presented free to the public from 14 March to 14 June 2026 . Curated by internationally acclaimed Artistic Director Hoor Al Qasimi , Rememory takes its name from author Toni Morrison and explores how memory, history and lived experience shape identity, belonging and cultural i

If watching elite sport from the sidelines isn’t enough, the KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix offers something genuinely unforgettable — the chance to experience world-class racing from your own boat, inside the Exclusion Zone . Set against the iconic backdrop of Sydney Harbour, this high-speed sailing event brings together the world’s best SailGP teams for close-to-shore racing that’s fast, loud and visually spectacular. And for boat owners, there’s a rare opportunity to be righ

Whether you're a visitor from out of town, someone enjoying the dating scene, or even a local looking for new adventures, we've got everything you need right here for you to discover the best Sydney Travel tours. Table of Contents Must-See Attractions and Sydney Travel Tours Sydney Opera House This world-famous landmark has 1,800 performances yearly. From ballet to opera and everything in between. Take an Opera House Guided Tour. Sydney Harbour Bridge The massive steel arch

Canberra may hold the title of the official capital of Australia, and Melbourne may claim the cultural capital label, but Sydney is by far the country's most iconic state. As the home of the Sydney Opera House and a handful of other quintessential Australian attractions, the city of Sydney has long been on lists for must-see locations around the world. With that in mind, we thought we’d show you what all of the fuss is about and take you on a tour of some of Sydney’s must-see

Super Bowl Monday has quietly become one of Sydney’s biggest sporting mornings, with pubs, rooftops and waterfront venues going LIVE & LOUD from early hours to final whistle. Super Bowl LX kicks off on Monday 9 February 2026 , and venues across Sydney are rolling out big screens, American-style menus, drinks packages and all-morning energy for fans who want to watch the game properly — surrounded by other die-hard supporters. From harbourfront pubs to rooftop parties and inn

Following the international success of Peter Pan , Ballet of Lights returns with a luminous new production of Cinderella , bringing this timeless fairytale to life through classical ballet and glowing, contemporary stagecraft. This visually striking performance blends elegant choreography with illuminated costumes that shimmer and glow as the story unfolds. With just four dancers on stage, the production feels intimate yet theatrical, focusing on movement, music, and atmosph

Deb Carr at Sydney Tower Skywalk If you’ve ever looked up at Sydney Tower Skywalk and wondered what it’s like to step outside — this is that moment. Sydney Tower Skywalk takes you 268 metres above the city , where you walk around the outside of Sydney Tower on a glass-floored platform, with nothing but air between you and the streets below. It’s a guided, open-air experience that delivers some of the most spectacular views in Sydney — without needing to jump, dive or leap fr