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The best theatre to see in Sydney
From glitzy musicals to high drama and indie gems, it's a great year for theatre in Sydney.
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The best of Sydney theatre, film, art and music reviews and news
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Live music venues
Contrary to contemporary yarns, there are still pubs and bars that host live music in Sydney.
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Rent
Every cast member shines in this bold, heart-filled production that brings ’90s rock, raw emotion and gritty New York life to the Opera House stage
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The Book of Mormon
This tongue-in-cheek musical is jam-packed with "did they really just say that?” humour
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Calamity Jane
Grab your boots – Virginia Gay stars as a frontier heroine in this brilliant cult classic at the Opera House
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Back to the Future: The Musical
This mega-movie musical fuses nostalgia, world-class talent and stage sorcery for an electrifying night powered by 1.21 gigawatts of joy
Music
The Jazz Room: A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans
This super immersive jazz show will take you from Sydney's Inner West way back in time to 1920s New Orleans
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Theatre
The Book of Mormon
This tongue-in-cheek musical is jam-packed with "did they really just say that?” humour
Theatre
Rent
Every cast member shines in this bold, heart-filled production that brings ’90s rock, raw emotion and gritty New York life to the Opera House stage
Theatre
Back to the Future: The Musical
This mega-movie musical fuses nostalgia, world-class talent and stage sorcery for an electrifying night powered by 1.21 gigawatts of joy
Music in Sydney
Music
Summer Dance
The beloved party series is back, launching on November 29 with a stacked day-to-night line-up at Liberty Hall
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Three must-see concerts in Sydney this spring
Immerse yourself in romantic, sensuous soundscapes, right here in the Emerald City
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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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5 magical concerts from the Sydney Symphony Orchestra that you have to experience this winter
Allow Australia’s flagship orchestra to transport you to far away lands from the comfort of the Sydney Opera House
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
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The 9 best jazz bars and clubs in Sydney
These are the very best places to enjoy live jazz in Sydney
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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 Korean Karaoke
Live it up with free snacks while you sing at this old-school karaoke den above the city
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Sydney Opera House
Sydney's iconic performing arts venue is one of the most photographed (and controversial) buildings in the world
Music
Olivia Dean Sydney show: Tickets, times, presale and everything you need to know
The groovy UK star has announced a one-off Sydney show this spring – her only one in Aus – with Sydney Harbour as the backdrop
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Your guide to art in Sydney
Art
The best art galleries in Sydney
Sydney’s vibrant art scene is an enriched source feeding the creative lifeblood of this city. Busting at the seams with great galleries of all shapes and...
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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.