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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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Theatre
The River
A raw, riveting reflection on love, relationships and illusion, starring Miranda Otto, unfolds on the STC stage
Theatre
My Brilliant Career
Uplifting, joyful and unapologetically Australian, My Brilliant Career reminds us why ambition, love and self-discovery are timeless
Music
Art After Dark
Sydney Biennale's Art After Dark program is bringing live music to the huge industrial venue most Friday nights until June 12
Theatre
Anastasia
Richly staged and thoughtfully performed, Anastasia offers far more than a simple trip down memory lane
Theatre
The Phantom of the Opera
The Phantom dazzles on Sydney Harbour, but in a production this grand, we’re left yearning for a few more daring leaps to be taken
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Latest theatre and dance reviews
Theatre
My Brilliant Career
Uplifting, joyful and unapologetically Australian, My Brilliant Career reminds us why ambition, love and self-discovery are timeless
Theatre
The Phantom of the Opera
The Phantom dazzles on Sydney Harbour, but in a production this grand, we’re left yearning for a few more daring leaps to be taken
Theatre
Bette & Joan
'Bette & Joan' at Sydney's Ensemble Theatre is a stirring homage to Hollywood’s golden age
Music in Sydney
Nightlife
Why the Purple Flag-accredited YCK Laneways precinct is your next ideal night out
Not everyone can say they have a nightlife spot with a global tick of approval in their backyard – time to put on your dancing shoes
Music
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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
Art After Dark
Sydney Biennale's Art After Dark program is bringing live music to the huge industrial venue most Friday nights until June 12
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
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Undercurrent
Catch bold local and international live music acts after dark at Riverside Live at PHIVE in Parramatta
Music
The 9 best jazz bars and clubs in Sydney
These are the very best places to enjoy live jazz in Sydney
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
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 is reopening this weekend in a heritage-listed CBD pub
Retro 2.0 will serve 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
Latest film reviews
Film
Normal
It’s Bob Odenkirk’s sheriff vs an entire town in an absolute blast of a retro shoot-’em-up
Film
Colours of Time
Modern-day France and the Belle Époque elide in Cédric Klapisch’s heartwarming answer to ‘Midnight in Paris’
Film
Lee Cronin’s The Mummy
Brace for gore – lots of it – in this disturbing, Brendan Fraser-less horror
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.