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The best of Sydney theatre, film, art and music reviews and news

The best theatre and musicals to see in Sydney this month
This city packs no shortage of big shows, indie gems and camp cabaret extravaganzas

The best art exhibitions to see in Sydney this month
Sydney's huge new $344 million art gallery has landed, plus much more


Things to do in Sydney
What's on now in Sydney
The Australian debut of Disney’s Broadway hit is a breathtaking spectacle that will leave you charmed and bedazzled

Blanc de Blanc Encore
Pop the cork! This bubbly, party-starting alt-cabaret is back and better than ever

The Poison of Polygamy
This visually rich gold rush drama redefines the Australian epic as an all-encompassing journey through a lost piece of Australia’s cultural history

Oracle - The Myth
This astrology-inspired show is a stunning fusion of burlesque, circus, dance and elevated sideshow

Mamma Mia! The Musical
The show of a lifetime is now playing at the Sydney Lyric for a strictly limited season
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Experience a culture-packed visit to Sydney
These intriguing experiences in NSW zoom in on all the creativity Sydney has to offer, to get you back in touch with your sense of wonder. Whether...

Bring the whole family on a NSW trip to treasure
Put smiles on the dials of your whole family with these ideas that suit little kids and big kids alike. Head to Taronga Zoo Sydney to see just how cute and...
These intriguing experiences in NSW zoom in on all the creativity Sydney has to offer, to get you back in touch with your sense of wonder. Whether...

Experience a culture-packed visit to Sydney
These intriguing experiences in NSW zoom in on all the creativity Sydney has to offer, to get you back in touch with your sense of wonder. Whether...

Bring the whole family on a NSW trip to treasure
Put smiles on the dials of your whole family with these ideas that suit little kids and big kids alike. Head to Taronga Zoo Sydney to see just how cute and...

Eat and drink like royalty in NSW
Reconnect with your favourite peeps over a glass of wine, a memorable meal in a special spot, or by plunging your hands into the earth or the ocean to gather...

Bastille Festival celebrates 10 years around Circular Quay
Dig out your best berets and stripiest t-shirts, because your favourite Frenchies are back for the 10th anniversary Bastille Festival. This free, four-day...

Discover the secret arts scene in Sutherland Shire
While the Sutherland Shire is a popular pit stop for people en route to the Royal National Park, it’s also home to a thriving arts and culture...
Latest theatre and dance reviews

Tina – The Tina Turner Musical
Ruva Ngwenya’s powerful performance as Tina Turner is a revelation in this flawed but fierce biographic jukebox musical

The Poison of Polygamy
This visually rich gold rush drama redefines the Australian epic as an all-encompassing journey through a lost piece of Australia’s cultural history

Blanc de Blanc Encore
Pop the cork! This bubbly, party-starting alt-cabaret is back and better than ever

Beauty and the Beast
The Australian debut of Disney’s Broadway hit is a breathtaking spectacle that will leave you charmed and bedazzled
Music now on in Sydney

Taylor Swift
Here's everything you need to know about the Sydney leg of Taylor Swift's 2024 tour

Birds of Tokyo and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra present Birdsongs
Rock soars to new heights with this spectacular collaboration between two of Australia’s musical greats

Paramore
Rock out under the stars when Paramore plays their biggest Aussie headline show to date at the Domain

The best nightclubs in Sydney
Here are the best night-time dancefloors for a sweaty night out
Latest film reviews


The Wicker Man
Fifty years old, the British classic returns to cinemas as a landmark in slow-burn horror

Smoking Causes Coughing
A potty portmanteau movie from the maverick mind behind ‘Rubber’ and ‘Deerskin’

Revoir Paris
Virginie Efira is the survivor of a terrorist attack in a moving meditation on trauma, grief and human connection
Your guide to art in Sydney

The best art to explore in Sydney's parks
Sydneysiders can combine cardio with a little culture by enjoying this beautiful art in parks (within their bubble)

Where to find Sydney's best street art
Dodge the gallery crowds and take in exciting art with a message to convey in the great outdoors
Sydneysiders can combine cardio with a little culture by enjoying this beautiful art in parks (within their bubble)

The best art to explore in Sydney's parks
Sydneysiders can combine cardio with a little culture by enjoying this beautiful art in parks (within their bubble)

Where to find Sydney's best street art
Dodge the gallery crowds and take in exciting art with a message to convey in the great outdoors

The best public art in Sydney
Revitalising laneways, commercial precincts and public squares, these artworks aren't afraid to show off in public

The best ARIs in Sydney
If you're after emerging and experimental art, here are ten key artist-run initiatives (ARIs) to get you started.

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.