Whether you're a visitor or a born-and-bred local, this 2024 round-up of the city's must-do activities will let you experience Sydney from every angle.
Your ultimate guide to Sydney
Discover the city's best things to do, culture, dining, nightlife, bars and theatre
Whether you're a visitor or a born-and-bred local, this 2024 round-up of the city's must-do activities will let you experience Sydney from every angle.
Things to do in Sydney
Latest news stories
Vivid Sydney 2024: Here are the key things you need to know
The annual festival of light is coming back to Sydney this month – here are your biggest questions, answered
Here's everything we know so far about Sydney’s new Metro fast-rail system
Testing of the new metro system connecting Sydney has reached a major milestone
How to get tickets for Olivia Rodrigo’s 2024 Sydney tour: presale, prices and everything you need to know
Good for us! Olivia Rodrigo is bringing her Guts World Tour to Sydney
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If you've been dreaming of escaping for a European getaway, now's your chance to make it happen
How to get tickets for Childish Gambino’s 2025 Sydney tour: presale, prices and all the details you need
The multi-talented star is heading back to Australia for the first time in nearly six years – here’s ticket info and more
GOOD NEWS: More than 40,000 humpbacks will cruise by Sydney this year, with populations on the up
Humpback whales are one of just 14 endangered species whose population is increasing
Iconic Sydney fine-dining restaurant Tetsuya's is closing permanently after 35 years
Legendary fine diner Tetsuya's, which first opened in Sydney in 1989, is closing because relocation plans fell through
Thousands of Sydney commuters are in for a "tough" 12 months when their train line closes this year
Here's the NSW Government's plan for commuters who live along the Bankstown to Sydenham line, which is set to close for metro conversion
Latest food and drink reviews
Derrel's
With chip butties doused in butter chicken gravy, kitsch decor, top-notch curries and BYO booze, there’s a lot of fun and delicious eating to be had at Derrel's
Osteria il Coccia
Food exclusively cooked by fire and a warmth that has nothing to do with the flames is what you’ll find at this Italian coastal fine diner by Ettalong Beach
The Cowrie Restaurant
Perched on a hill overlooking the glittering ocean, the views from this Terrigal fine diner are as good as they get
The Royal Palace Seafood Restaurant
A sprawling seafood palace fills the gap left by the closure of Sydney institution Golden Century
Latest theatre reviews
Into the Shimmering World
An impactful insight into Australian working class masculinity, Colin Friels and Kerry Armstrong star in this future classic
& Juliet
Fuelled with classic pop hits, this musical about Juliet’s quest for independence is Shakespeare on steroids
Parade
There are moments of brilliance to be discovered in this dark and dramatic musical, which traces a historic murder case with frightening relevance to today
The President
Hugo Weaving gives a “fun performance” as the titular red-faced politician – but this co-production with Dublin’s top theatre company isn’t an easy watch
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The Harbour City does a good line in immersive light experiences, and if you can’t wait until Vivid takes over the city later in May, Luna Park is here...
As winter approaches; our electric blankets come out, our barely-working radiators get turned on again and we start to daydream about lying in the sun...
Win a luxurious staycation for two at the five-star Radisson Blu Hotel
Win a luxurious staycation for two at the five-star Radisson Blu Hotel
Pampering yourself with a lavish staycation in the city is always a treat, but imagine how much better it would be if you didn’t have to spend a dime....
5 ways to experience Manly like a local
5 ways to experience Manly like a local
If you’re not lucky enough to be a local, Manly is the perfect getaway where you can find all the buzz of a popular beachside area, plus stunning natural...
The best active adventures in Asia worth adding to your bucket list
The best active adventures in Asia worth adding to your bucket list
One of the best things about Asia is how truly diverse it is. You have the snowy Himalayas in Nepal, the beautiful cherry blossoms of Japan, the stunning...
Sydney Streets come alive again on six weekends in 2024
Sydney Streets come alive again on six weekends in 2024
Hot on the heels of 2023’s wildly successful series of street celebrations, the City of Sydney is once again spreading the love for our local...
Latest film reviews
The Fall Guy
Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt share a tonne of goofy chemistry in this nitrous pull of an action-comedy
Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger
Martin Scorsese celebrates the art and artistry of British cinema’s greatest double act
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
No Andy Serkis, no problems for Wes Ball’s thoughtful ape adventure
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
If getting out into nature is your jam, Sydney happens to be a world leader.
In NSW, you don’t need to travel far to make a couple of nights away feel like a proper holiday.
The most unusual holiday accommodation you can rent in Sydney and NSW
The most unusual holiday accommodation you can rent in Sydney and NSW
The kookiest, coolest, most whimsically odd places you can stay in Sydney and NSW.
The best outback and desert holiday destinations in NSW
The best outback and desert holiday destinations in NSW
Swap golden beaches for the red sands of these inland getaways.
14 gorgeous natural wonders worth a day trip from Sydney
14 gorgeous natural wonders worth a day trip from Sydney
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.
The best winter getaways from Sydney
The best winter getaways from Sydney
The most glorious cold-weather locations for you this chilly season.
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
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Taylor Swift in Paris: Eras Tour timings, dates, set list and everything you need to know
Taylor Swift in Paris: Eras Tour timings, dates, set list and everything you need to know
The Eras Tour has finally landed in Europe – here’s all the essential info on the pop queen’s first shows in Paris
These are all 37 bars around the world that feature in a brand-new Michelin-style guide
These are all 37 bars around the world that feature in a brand-new Michelin-style guide
The Pinnacle Guide is out to find the planet’s best cocktail bars – and here is it’s first ranking
Taylor Swift in Madrid: dates, timings, setlist and everything you need to know
Taylor Swift in Madrid: dates, timings, setlist and everything you need to know
The Eras tour has arrived in Europe – here’s everything you need to know about her upcoming shows in Madrid
From ‘One Day’ to ‘Baby Reindeer’: the most bingeable shows of the year
From ‘One Day’ to ‘Baby Reindeer’: the most bingeable shows of the year
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