Sydney's sparkliest festival is back in town. Check out our guide to everything – from the Light Walk to Vivid Food, Music and Ideas.
Your ultimate guide to Sydney
Discover the city's best things to do, culture, dining, nightlife, bars and theatre
Sydney's sparkliest festival is back in town. Check out our guide to everything – from the Light Walk to Vivid Food, Music and Ideas.
Things to do in Sydney
Latest news stories
Sydney is set to have a warm winter – possibly its hottest on record
Weather forecasters have reported this winter will be significantly warmer than average
Try these 4 public transport hacks for stress-free travel through Sydney
Navigating Sydney on public transport isn't exactly a big joy – try these tips for a smoother ride
It’s official: Sydney is home to six of the world’s best steak restaurants for 2024
The World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants for 2024 have just been announced, with two Sydney restaurants making the top ten
Hollywood star Austin Butler is coming to Sydney for the Australian premiere of his new film
The big-time actor joins the stacked celebrity guest line-up at Sydney Film Festival
How to get tickets for Childish Gambino’s Sydney tour: ticket sale times, 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
These 19 NSW towns are battling for top spot in the prestigious tourism awards
The annual award for Top Tourism Town NSW will be announced soon – these are the towns competing for the top spot
BREAKING: Sydney trains will transform into epic music and light experiences for 23 nights
All Aboard! Tekno Train by Paul Mac will be THE experience of Vivid Sydney 2024
The largest Japanese garden in the Southern Hemisphere is right here in NSW
Cowra Japanese Garden is a sprawling 12.5-acre Japanese garden hidden in a regional NSW town
Latest food and drink reviews
Pipit, Pottsville
Pottsville’s fine-dining gem captures the spirit and beauty of the Northern Rivers, which chef-owner Ben Devlin executes with skill and consideration
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
Latest theatre reviews
& 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
Grease
This electrifying new production packs a nostalgic punch, but is this “modern” revival the one that we want?
Isolde & Tristan
Sport for Jove's biting twist on this operatic medieval romance is "clever, biting and appropriately eerie"
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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...
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....
The most thrilling travel experiences in North America for adrenaline junkies
The most thrilling travel experiences in North America for adrenaline junkies
There’s a world of adventure to discover beyond Australia’s famous spots, and for the energetic explorer who prefers thrill-seeking to sitting...
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...
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...
Got the winter blues? Here’s our list of the best active adventures you can have this Euro summer
Got the winter blues? Here’s our list of the best active adventures you can have this Euro summer
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...
Latest film reviews
Santosh
An Indian police constable navigates murder and corruption in a gripping and powerfully feminist procedural
The Apprentice
Ali Abbasi makes cinema great again with this funny but troubling portrait of Donald Trump
The Substance
This magnificent shocker heralds the squelchy, sick-making birth of a new horror maestro
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
Latest from around the world
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Japan’s long-awaited Nintendo Museum is finally opening this year
Japan’s long-awaited Nintendo Museum is finally opening this year
After three years of delays, it’s been officially confirmed that building works on this former factory are complete
The world’s best cities for retirees have been revealed in a new ranking
The world’s best cities for retirees have been revealed in a new ranking
A study has compared the quality of healthcare, cost of hotels, and the number of things to do to find the best places for those golden years
A dazzling new train route has launched in southern Vietnam
A dazzling new train route has launched in southern Vietnam
Afternoon tea, massages and free-flowing wine – this new route is a step up from the sleeper bus
These European airports are trialling a new passport-free boarding process
These European airports are trialling a new passport-free boarding process
Here’s what we know about how it might affect your travel
Are you ready for it? Here’s all the info we have on the Eras Tour seating plan at Lisbon’s Estádio da Luz Stadium
Are you ready for it? Here’s all the info we have on the Eras Tour seating plan at Lisbon’s Estádio da Luz Stadium
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