From stand-out stand-up acts to weird and wonderful shows, we have you covered.
Your ultimate guide to Sydney
Discover the city's best things to do, culture, dining, nightlife, bars and theatre
From stand-out stand-up acts to weird and wonderful shows, we have you covered.
Things to do in Sydney
Latest news stories
Bondi’s iconic restaurant Icebergs is opening in a surprising second location
Opening mid 2025, Icebergs Bar + Kitchen will have the same Icebergs DNA, but restaurateur Maurice Terzini will be swapping the sea for the sky
The world's safest cities for travel have been announced for 2024 and Sydney has ranked fourth
An annual global study has ranked Sydney as one of the safest cities in the world – and it's the only Aussie city to make the list
World-famous croissanterie Lune finally has a Sydney opening location and timing
The world’s best croissant is coming to Sydney Town. But not where you first thought
Life's sweet at Byron Bay’s luxury beachfront accommodation, Beach Suites
With an idyllic location, private swimming pools and dreamy interiors, it doesn’t get much better than Beach Suites – and now your furry best friend is...
Buckle up, Sydney: Cameras will enforce the seatbelt law across NSW from July 1
People are still dying as a result of not using seatbelts, so detection cameras will soon be used to make sure you're strapped in
More than 5 months after asbestos was discovered in Sydney, sites are still contaminated
An update on asbestos-mulch gate (though not that much has happened)
Heck yeah! Sydney FC beat Melbourne in an A-League women's season that saw records smashed
Sydney FC beat Melbourne City in a mighty showdown to become back-to-back champions
Cheers! The oldest brewery in the world is coming to Sydney
Operating for nearly 1000 years, the German-based brewery will be coming Down Under to pour its historic brews at GABS Beer Festival
Latest food and drink reviews
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
Poetica Bar and Grill
With a dreamy dining room and expertly cooked woodfired proteins, Poetica is sure to light your fire
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
No Pay? No Way!
Marieke Hardy’s hilarious and starkly relevant farce is back for an encore season filled with fights, fascists, food and inflation at the Sydney Opera House
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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Discover the hidden marvels of marine life and the remarkable woman who paved the way to better understanding marine conservation at Valerie Taylor: An...
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 Ocean Photographer of the Year world premiere exhibition is being held in Sydney
The Ocean Photographer of the Year world premiere exhibition is being held in Sydney
Sea more at the Ocean Photographer of the Year exhibition, which features more than 100 images from the world's best photographers at the Australian...
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...
Win double passes to Opera Australia's West Side Story on the spectacular Sydney Harbour
Win double passes to Opera Australia's West Side Story on the spectacular Sydney Harbour
This March, experience the ultimate night out in Sydney and win one of six double passes to see Opera Australia's West Side Story. Enjoy a picturesque...
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
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
Ahead of the 68th competition, which kicks off today, here are all the song entries to listen out for
It becomes the latest city to introduce rules to try and deter rowdy behaviour
Revealed: the best European capitals for tourists to visit in 2024
Revealed: the best European capitals for tourists to visit in 2024
The continent’s major cities were ranked based on safety, affordability and friendliness, and the results are in
This country has been voted the world’s most beautiful
This country has been voted the world’s most beautiful
It beat Italy, Canada and Switzerland to the top spot
A Japanese town is building a wall to block tourists from seeing popular Mount Fuji view
A Japanese town is building a wall to block tourists from seeing popular Mount Fuji view
Following the announcement of a new tourist fee on the mountain’s Yoshida trail from July, authorities in Fujikawaguchiko have taken things a step further
These are officially the best beaches in the world in 2024
These are officially the best beaches in the world in 2024
From Turquoise Bay in Australia to Aharen Beach in Japan, these coastal stretches rank as the most impressive on the planet
Ahead of the 68th competition, which kicks off today, here are all the song entries to listen out for
Ahead of the 68th competition, which kicks off today, here are all the song entries to listen out for
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