Jasmine Lopez

When it comes to showing how much you care, you can never go wrong with flowers. Thankfully, Sydney is home to fantastic florists willing to deliver the goods – often at just a day's notice and some even with same-day delivery. From locally sourced flowers to customisable arrangements, our top list has everything you need to make sure you are prepped for the special day. You'll find something perfect here in our guide to the best flower delivery services in Sydney. Want to really win some hearts? Why not get some sneaky sweets delivered to their (or your) door to boot? This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, click here.

Dancefloors come in all shapes and sizes in Sydney – sticky-floored pubs can double up as heaving rave caves, and slick neon-lit DFs and small bars transform into late-night party dens when local DJs hop behind the decks. Sydney's reputation for wild nightlife is well and truly back! Here is a rundown of all the places you can break some shapes in the Harbour City right now. Looking for somewhere more chill to whet your whistle? Here's our list of the best bars in Sydney right now.

In a city like Sydney, with its kilometres of waterfront, truly great restaurants and consistenly gorgeous weather, long lunches should be on your regular to-do list. Whether you're overlooking the Harbour, sitting by the beach or exploring the depths of the city, here's our list of where to spend lazy, sunny days sipping, eating and lounging around in good company.  Is it ticking over to dinner time already? Check out one of Sydney's best restaurants with a view. Thirsty for more? Check out our pick of the absolute best bars in Sydney right now.

International Women's Day takes place on Wednesday, March 8, and the 2023 theme is #EmbraceEquity – it's all about celebrating women's achievements, raising awareness about discrimination, and taking action to drive gender parity, as we move towards a gender-equal world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination.  The annual day of solidarity and activism has become a rallying point for people around the world to unite, celebrate and brainstorm solutions to the ever-mutating challenges we face. Feminism takes many forms, and each female-identifying person should feel like they can celebrate IWD in a way that truly explores their experience. To that end, we’ve selected a range of different ways to experience International Women's Day in Sydney this year. Psst... Have you heard about All About Women? It's the Sydney Opera House's biggest feminist fest yet, with Jennette McCurdy, Bikini Kill, Grace Tame and many more on-stage. It's on from March 11 to 13.

Whether you're a local or a visitor from out of town, nothing beats popping in for a frothy and a feed to get you fuelled up for the footy or cricket. For those heading to the game at either the SCG or Allianz from Central or Surry Hills, we've rounded up the best pubs along the route to get your pre-game on. So check out these pubs and do your team a solid by mustering up all the energy you can to cheer them on until that final siren sounds.   powered by Proxi

With the kind of weather Sydney's ordinarily blessed with for about 11 months of the year, it's a wonder our restaurants had roofs to begin with. There's a certain quintessential Sydney-ness about sipping a drink in the breeze of a balmy evening or taking your first bite of dinner knowing you're free from the curse of unflattering overhead lighting. This city (and its gorgeous climate) is made for outdoor dining, and we've rounded up some of the best spots around town for taking full advantage of alfresco living.  Thinking of new places to try? Check out Sydney’s best new restaurants.

Barbecue and fried chicken might have once been the most popular manifestations of Korean cooking in Sydney, but that’s not even scratching the surface. When your cravings take you beyond the communal grills, here are the city’s top spots for platters of pork belly, hearty beef broths, kimchi hot pots, crunchy-leek pancakes, and cold buckwheat noodles, anju (Korean drinking food), and cheese-smothered rice-cakes.  Banchan and rice are at the heart of most Korean meals, and you can expect all of the restaurants below to provide at least four of the side dishes free of charge, including refills if requested. The best of the best will serve up to ten homemade options. And remember that restaurant-style Korean cuisine is designed for big groups so prepare for colossal hot pots and sizzling plates by bringing your gang with you.  Earn your feast with the best walks in Sydney.

You know you've reached peak Sydney when you're sipping a crisp wine over a beautiful dinner and outside the windows is the big blue. Perhaps it's three-courses of modern Aussie fare from Sean's Panaroma overlooking North Bondi Beach? Or maybe you prefer the gentler harbour vistas you get at Chiosco or Catalina, or spots that sit on the city's edge like Bea or Lumi? One thing's for sure, eating by the water gives your meal that extra shine, which is why so many Sydneysiders flock to the shores for a special occasion, year-round. For your next extra special occasion, book a table at the best waterfront restaurants Sydney has on the books. Looking for an epic place for a drink? Here's our guide to Sydney's very best bars.

Whether you want thick, creamy, red curries; soft, charry naan breads; oily, hot pickles; a fiery vindaloo; or a cooling lassie, there's an Indian restaurant primed to sort your spice cravings in Sydney. We've got tropical flavours from the south and the earthy heat from northern fare, and, if you really want to go on a subcontinental adventure, head to Sydney's own little India in Harris Park. Plus, because you can find many similar elements in the cuinsines of neighbouring countries, we've also included some excellent Sri Lankan, Nepali and Bangladeshi eats in this list too.  Want more food adventures? Check out our guide to the 50 best Sydney restaurants. On a budget? Here are the 50 best cheap eats in Sydney.

Australia loves any chance for a spectator-sport party, so watching the NFL championship game, the Super Bowl, has well and truly become a thing. That means plenty of venues across Sydney air the game and throw Super Bowl parties – this year, the event airs on the morning of Monday, February 13 (AEDT). That means beer buckets and American eats (read: wings, wings and more wings) for breakfast. Time to file for a day of annual leave? We've rounded up the best Sydney venues that are playing the game live and loud, and an epic half-time show care of Rihanna. Just after a drink? Try one of Sydney's best bars.

The obvious choice of activity in Jervis Bay is to take advantage of the great outdoors. The spectacular bay plays host to over 90km of natural beaches and a raft of water-based pursuits – from dolphin and whale spotting, to chartered sailing, kayaking from what is claimed to be the world’s whitest sand – Hyams Beach. Looking to stay in Jervis Bay? Check out the best Airbnbs here. 

January 2023 update: It's a new lunar year and dining-out season is in full swing. If you want to celebrate the year of the Rabbit, we recommend booking in advance at the most popular spots right now. Is there a better way to start the day than a torrent of fluffy pork buns, sea-sweet prawn har gow, chewy siu mai, slippery cheong fun, silken tofu, hearty beef tendon, braised chicken feet, mango pancakes and custard tarts? Absolutely not. Here's our definitive list of the best spots in Sydney to relish this morning ritual. Bring your strongest hangovers, a whole bunch of mates and an appetite for destruction and gallons of tea.  Still hungry? These are the best restaurants in Sydney.

It’s time to start your engines and move into pole position, because the adrenaline-fuelled F1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix is returning to Albert Park from March 30 to April 2.  Following on from the record-breaking attendance of around 419,000 people in 2022, this year is shaping up to be even more thrilling, with new track modifications that promise more speed and more overtakes. And the excitement will only be bolstered with the additions of F2 and F3 racing to the four-day schedule. While Daniel Ricciardo has been relegated to third driver for Red Bull this season, Aussies can still cheer on Oscar Piastri (who is making his F1 debut for McLaren) and rising star Jack Doohan (who is competing in the F2 championship with Virtuosi Racing). There will also be plenty of fun to be had away from the track, with live performances by Birds of Tokyo and Sneaky Sound System, DJ sets, world-class hospitality offerings and merch stalls. You can view the full entertainment schedule here. Limited tickets are still available, so if you want to experience the high-octane action you'll need to snap up a ticket via the website. And if you can't make the event in person, never fear. Every race of the 2023 Formula 1 World Championship is broadcast live in Australia.  Zoom, zoom! Here's what we've learned from Melbourne's e-scooter trials.

UK-born chef Mikey Greenhalgh has been cooking his entire life, but after spending a couple of years working in Italy, he developed a passion for pizza. Next he travelled through New York, Chicago and Philadelphia, where he became smitten with American-style pizza pie.  It was on this US trip that the spark for Mikey’s Pizza was born. Returning to Australia, he set up his first US-style pizzeria in Killarney Heights on Sydney's Northern Beaches back in 2017. Now, five years later, Mikey’s has found a second home on Bondi Road.  Mikey’s is a slice of New York in Bondi – think retro net curtains, exposed brickwork and copper pipes, red and white checked tablecloths, and rock ’n’ roll vibes all round. The pizza bases are made with Australian high-protein flour and are baked on Sicilian clay stone, and then they’re topped with tasty morsels sourced from some of our favourite providores: Vic’s Meats, Forage Gourmet Edibles and Two Providores. One of the best parts is that you can order pizza by the slice if you want, meaning that you're saved from the profoundly difficult decision of only getting to try one flavour.  Start with the New Yorker pizza with garlic, tomato and vodka base, fior de latte, mozzarella, parmesan, parsley and, of course, double pepperoni. For a vegie option, go the Shrooms – it has a taleggio cream base, fior de latte, confit mushroom, shallots and garlic, finished off with porcini dust (yes!) and parmesan. The rock ’n’ roll vibe is backed up with live music

Australia's biggest craft beer, cider and fun festival is back for 2023. People, this is like Disneyland for beer lovers, so it's going to be hops of fun! Of course the festival is an opportunity to go on a deep dive with pretty much every local, interstate and a fair few international brewers. But the serious drawcard of GABS each year involves the roster of never-brewed-before beers and ciders made just for the fest. There are 120 different beers and ciders on tap that have been brewed exclusively for the festival, so this is your chance to try all sorts of weird and wonderful brews. Things get really creative, and you need to plan your approach with the type of care that small children usually give to determining which showbags get their pocket money at the Easter Show.  The festival also features masterclasses, roving entertainment, a silent disco, beer hall games, eating competitions, an air guitar championship and live music. And to keep things on an even keel, food trucks and stalls will keep the masses well fed and energised throughout the festivities.  In more good news for fans, sessions have been extended to five and a half hours each, so there will be more time than ever to get around to the 60-plus pop-up bars and all the activations. Tickets go on sale from 3pm on 03/03/23. The festival is popular and sells out, so make sure you get in quick to avoid beer FOMO. And if you buy tickets before the end of March, you'll receive four entries to win a trip for two to

Shopfront Arts Co-Op is partnering with Monkey Baa Theatre Company to return their sold-out production The Lies We Were Told as part of the Sydney WorldPride Amplified season. Created by a group of teenagers who share their real stories, The Lies We Were Told pulls on the heart strings of us all, exploring the beautiful and terrible lies that young people are told growing up.  The cast share personal experiences and verbatim texts, picking apart the often damaging social scripts that young people are pressured to uphold.  The Lies We Were Told calls for the most damaging lies to stop being told, with one of the cast members, Sunny Morris, standing up as a role model for young people. Sunny will present her story as a young trans woman, taking on the gender binary and confronting the biggest lie told to her as a child – that she was not a girl, even though she has always known in her heart who she really is.  “Young People have more to offer than people give them credit for. Not only do they have great ideas for the world they want to build, they have great ideas full stop,” said the director, Natalie Rose. The Lies We Were Told will be playing at ARA Darling Quarter Theatre from February 21 to 23. Tickets are still available right now, and you can snatch one up by clicking right here.

Ensemble Theatre presents the world premiere of A Broadcast Coup by Melanie Tait, the writer of the sell-out The Appleton Ladies’ Potato Race.  Tait has collaborated with director Janine Watson (Nearer The Gods, Still Unqualified) and a cast of talented actors and top creatives to produce a performance that will not only make you laugh hysterically, but think about some real issues.  This play casts a light on the all-too-familiar issues that can come up in any workplace, delving into abuse of power and lack of accountability from controversial public figures and sparking some much-needed debate. Cut-throat journalist Jez Connell has brought down one of TV’s most lauded stars for behaving badly. A Broadcast Coup follows her as she investigates Michael King, the top-rated darling of public radio.  “This play draws on my decade-plus working in the media – from things I would see and hear across networks and, to be honest, just thought were part of working in that arena. It was only after the #MeToo reckoning I began to see that some behaviour was unacceptable and could even change,” said Tait. Covid delays mean that the opening of this play has been a long time coming, but the wait has surely been worth it.  A Broadcast Coup runs from January 26 to March 4, 2023. Tickets are still available right now, and you can snatch one up by clicking right here.

With its great success at the 2019 Mardi Gras Festival and endless praise from critics all over the world, the powerful music-dance collaboration King will relaunch for 2023 before heading overseas to festivals across Europe.  Award-winning Australian director/choreographer Shaun Parker has collaborated with the globally celebrated Bulgarian singer/songwriter and queer performance artist, Ivo Dimchev.  Dimchev and nine of Australia’s most talented young dancers will take the stage for an inspiring performance set in a magical realm that is "part elite cocktail-bar and part jungle". What better way to celebrate WorldPride than to experience a theatrical performance that not only tackles the power systems hindering male sexuality and identity, but includes some humour along the way? King opens at the Seymour Centre’s Everest Theatre on February 28, 2023, for six shows, until Saturday March 4. Tickets are still available right now, and you can snatch one up by clicking right here.

Canberra’s multi-ARIA award winning legend Genesis Owusu will be coming to Sydney this March, and he’s performing for one night only. Red Bull Symphonic will return this year at the Opera House, where the Ghanaian-Australian singer will unite with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Australian composer Alex Turley for a worlds-colliding, memorable performance.  Known for his exceptional artistic revolution and soul-bearing diversity, Owusu is revolutionising what it means to be an Australian artist, taking on one city at a time. His live shows have garnered a reputation for raw, high-energy thrills at every moment, leading to sold-out Australian tours in 2021 and 2022. Owusu has promised a compelling reimagination of his renowned catalogue of poetic punk and electronic hybridity that has earned a worldwide following.  He says of Red Bull Symphonic: “If you’ve seen me perform live, you know I love the drama. Bringing out the grandeur in every element. What’s grander and more theatrical than a punk-funk-rap enigma backed by a 40-piece orchestra? We getting real thespian out here.” Owusu will be performing at the world famous Concert Hall of Sydney Opera House on Thursday, March 23.  Find tickets or join the waitlist here.

World renowned DJs and producers Tiësto and Kygo are coming to Australia to headline the Palm Tree Music Festival this March. But wait, there’s more. The chart-topping Lost Frequencies and Sam Feldt will also be there, along with electronic musician Frank Walker.  Developed by Kygo, this one-of-a-kind festival experience was inspired by the bonds and memories forged with friends from years of touring around the world, and promises to pack "the unmatched feeling of summer in paradise". Palm Tree Music Festival has graced the shores of the Hamptons, New York, Cabo, Mexico and Croatia. But Australia’s next up for 2023, so ready the crew for an unforgettable time and paradise in summer vibes. Tiësto has revolutionised the dance music landscape, selling over 36 million albums and earning a following of over 30 million people spanning the globe.  Norwegian DJ, musician and remixer Kygo has been viewed over three-billion times on YouTube and has collaborated with Selena Gomez, Ellie Goulding and Imagine Dragons. He’s also remixed tracks by the likes of Whitney Houston, Ed Sheeran and Coldplay.  Kygo says, "I can't wait to be joining Tiësto and other great artists to perform at Palm Tree Music Festival in Australia. Bringing the festival to new locations is always so exciting because we get to share this unique festival experience with new people." The tour will commence on Friday, March 10 at The Dome, Sydney Showgrounds, before heading to Brisbane’s Riverstage on Saturday, March 11