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The best of Sydney theatre, film, art and music reviews and news
Theatre
Theatre & musicals
From glitzy musicals to high drama and indie gems, it's a great year for theatre in Sydney.
Music
Live music venues
Contrary to contemporary yarns, there are still pubs and bars that host live music in Sydney.
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Things to do in Sydney
What's on now in Sydney
Theatre
Mackenzie
A flamboyantly fresh adaptation of one of Shakespeare’s most renowned works, 'Mackenzie' is filled with laughter, farce and flair
Theatre
Garry Starr: Classic Penguins
Garry Starr: Classic Penguins brings books to life in this laugh-out-loud show at Carriageworks this winter
Theatre
Truck Driver
Ride shotgun to hear stories of a long-haul truck driver played by Jonny Hawkins that explore modern Australian masculinity
Theatre
Anastasia
Richly staged and thoughtfully performed, Anastasia offers far more than a simple trip down memory lane
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Museums
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Powerhouse Castle Hill
A visit to this major cultural institution offers your creative fix in the form of year-round exhibitions, tours and workshops.
Things to do
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Australia's most famous painting and sculpture prize exhibition at the Art Gallery of NSW is back
A permanent fixture in Sydney’s artistic calendar, and one of the rare times everyone suddenly becomes an art critic, the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman...
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Music in Sydney
Music
The best jazz bars and clubs in Sydney
These basement bars and neighbourhood pub serve up smooth tunes alongside a cold pint
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6 must-see concerts from the Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s 2026 season
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra is filling the sails of the Sydney Opera House with another blockbuster season of thrilling performances
Music
The best bars and pubs in Sydney for live music
Catch live gigs – from blues bands to indie rock, jazz, hip hop and punk – at these Sydney bars and pubs
Nightlife
The best nightclubs in Sydney to get on the dance floor
Sydney's top clubs – all the best night-time destinations to lose yourself on the dancefloor
Music
Jazz Sessions in The Rocks
Catch free jazz performances under the stars every Thursday this autumn and winter
Music
Pleasure Club
With nostalgic cocktails and rollicking live performances every night, you can escape reality at Newtown’s purple-hued basement bar (well, until 4am at least)
Nightlife
Sydney's legendary Retro nightclub has reopened in a heritage-listed CBD pub
Retro 2.0 serves up old-school nostalgic fun with a high-energy dancefloor, lolly-loaded cocktails, a photo booth and a 'Retro Hotline'
Theatre
Sydney Opera House
Sydney's iconic performing arts venue is one of the most photographed (and controversial) buildings in the world
Music
Lazybones Lounge
Featuring live music seven nights a week and across two floors, this Marrickville venue hosts all genres of music and whilst it’s not always jazz,...
Clubs
The best free nightlife in Sydney
Hit the town and head to one of these wallet-friendly nights out
Latest film reviews
Film
Leviticus
Gorgeous queer romance? Or scariest horror movie of the summer? This Aussie breakout is both
Film
The Birthday Party
Monic Bellucci stars in The Five Devils director Léa Mysius’s farmstead invasion thriller
Your guide to art in Sydney
Art
The best art galleries in Sydney
Sydney is busting at the seams with great galleries of all shapes and sizes.
Art
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.