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Discover the city's best things to do, culture, dining, nightlife, bars and theatre
Looking for the best things to do, the most amazing lights and installations to see, and the best food to eat during Vivid Sydney 2023? We got you.
Things to do in Sydney
Latest news stories

NSW government puts the breaks on Uber surge pricing
The NSW government has made an agreement with Uber to cap surge pricing when chaos strikes the transport network

A Sydney pie has taken home gold in Australia’s best pies and pastries competition
Meat pie lovers, this one’s for you

Winter will be warm, dry and clear in Sydney this year
Good news for one and all

Gasp! This amazing light trail is illuminating the desert in the Red Centre
Magical drone shows, lasers and light projections will illuminate the wildest corners on Earth

This WA beach has been named the best beach in the world
Australia got mentioned four times on this World's Best Beaches list

BREAKING: Everything we know about the catastrophic Sydney fire
Teens have turned themselves in, two people unaccounted for and strong winds threaten to bring the building down

Hell yeah: These Sydney bars are now offering free period care in their bathrooms
Great booze and free period care? These Sydney bars get a giant tick from us

Jetstar is slinging free return flights for a year for you (and a mate)
Jetstar is turning 19 – and to celebrate, they're giving away a free gap year to one lucky Aussie
Latest food and drink reviews

Chez Crix
The Cricketer’s in Surry Hills has long been a pub for the youths and the young at heart. Uni students, skaters, hospo workers – as well as...

Palazzo Salato
Forget sheep, you’ll be dreaming about pasta after visiting the Love Tilly Group’s ambitious new Italian restaurant


Latest theatre reviews

Do Not Go Gentle
This daring play transports you from the Antarctic tundra to the most terrifying corners of the human mind

The Lucky Country
This collaboration of diverse artists delivers bangin’ tunes to showcase an Australia that you have never seen on stage before

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

Tina – The Tina Turner Musical
Ruva Ngwenya’s powerful performance as Tina Turner is a revelation in this flawed but fierce biographic jukebox musical
Have you heard about...
This spectacular outdoor concert series returns to Manly in September
Stop the traffic! The City of Sydney is bringing magic and fun back to the streets of Redfern, Darlinghurst and Haymarket for a new season of Sydney Streets....
Bring the whole family on a NSW trip to treasure
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
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...
Latest film reviews

The New Boy
Colonial forces seek to stamp out Aboriginal spirituality in Warwick Thornton’s haunting outback fable

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
More ’bots, fewer humans equals one of the better Transformers movies

Chevalier
This extrovert period drama celebrates an unsung Black pioneer of classic music with shallow flair

Pretty Red Dress
Daring to be different, this London gem delivers a tender but hard-hitting exploration of Black masculinity
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...
Escape the city
We’ve cherry-picked a selection of the state's most beautiful nature spots that you can visit in a day and be back home by bedtime.
Swap golden beaches for the red sands of these inland getaways
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 day trips from Sydney using only public transport
The best day trips from Sydney using only public transport
No car? No problem on these fun excursions you can make by rail

Your ultimate guide to Victoria
Your ultimate guide to Victoria
There's more to the Australian state of Victoria than Melbourne.
The best hotels in Sydney
The best hotels in Sydney
From five-star luxury, to boutique cuteness, to affordable (yet excellent) accommodation, this list is our edit of the best hotels in Sydney.
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 Heathrow strikes over the summer – and how they might affect your holiday
In response to complaints of bad behaviour from tourists, Penang in Malaysia is slashing its number of short-term rentals
This award-winning airline is scrapping first class from long-haul flights
This award-winning airline is scrapping first class from long-haul flights
Qatar Airways says that first class isn’t profitable enough and that business class covers many of the same benefits
These magical snaps triumphed at the Milky Way Photographer of the Year awards 2023
These magical snaps triumphed at the Milky Way Photographer of the Year awards 2023
Glaciers, beaches, deserts and mountains feature in the winning shots of a contest devoted to pictures of our galaxy
Revealed: the best nudist beaches in the world
Revealed: the best nudist beaches in the world
Based on reviews from nudists and naturists around the world, these are the best beaches for baring all
This popular Italian city has banned Airbnbs from its city centre
This popular Italian city has banned Airbnbs from its city centre
Florence is scaling back on short-term rentals to provide affordable housing for the city’s permanent residents
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