Whether or not you celebrate Easter, there's a fair bit to love about this time of the year – including public holidays, chocolate and hot cross buns.
Your ultimate guide to Sydney
Discover the city's best things to do, culture, dining, nightlife, bars and theatre
Whether or not you celebrate Easter, there's a fair bit to love about this time of the year – including public holidays, chocolate and hot cross buns.
Things to do in Sydney
Latest news stories
Black, Fat and F**gy? Milo Hartill chatted with us about her daring new solo show
A defiant reclamation and a hilarious celebration of everything she has been othered for, don’t miss this cabaret at the Old Fitz
An epic new immersive light experience is launching at Sydney's Luna Park
Sonic Neon will take visitors through six rooms of spectacular light and sound within the historic Crystal Palace
10 Sydney rooftop bars have been named among the best in the world
It's official: our stunner of a city is home to some of the finest rooftop drinking havens around the globe
You can now watch movies from next-level daybeds in these Sydney cinemas
The new super-comfy seating set-up is available at select Hoyts cinemas across Sydney
How to pull the ultimate all-nighter in Sydney
You bet it can be done. Knock back a vodka Red Bull and strap in to see the sunrise with this handy guide
Bigger is better: A guide to the 5 best big things in NSW
Here's where to find them and just how big they really are
JUST IN: Splendour in the Grass 2024 has been cancelled
Kylie was due to headline – but the iconic music festival will no longer go ahead in Byron this July
Rain, wind and bat poop: The secret challenges behind Sydney’s epic harbour theatre spectacle
We went behind the scenes of West Side Story on Sydney Harbour to learn how they pull off this dazzling floating show
Latest food and drink reviews
Flotilla
Time flows blissfully at Newcastle’s ‘fun’ diner Flotilla, and a visit here means you’re in for a good time indeed
Muse Restaurant
Like shiraz and semillon, Troy Rhoades-Brown’s Muse Restaurant is one of the Hunter’s icons – and even after 15 years, it's still a must-visit
Latest theatre reviews
& Juliet
Fuelled with classic pop hits, this musical about Juliet’s quest for independence is Shakespeare on steroids
Zombie! The Musical
This hilarious new zombie horror-comedy from Aussie musical theatre darling Laura Murphy takes a rollicking stab at the Broadway leading lady trope
RBG: Of Many, One
Heather Mitchell effortlessly inhabits the late, great Ruth Bader Ginsburg in this powerful one-woman show from Suzie Miller and STC
West Side Story on Sydney Harbour
Opera Australia’s epic harbourside production is a triumphant spectacle, as this tale of star-crossed lovers compels us to wrestle with its relevant themes
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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...
The great-value Ingenia Holiday Parks Sydney Family Show is returning this autumn at the Entertainment Quarter in Moore Park, set to keep both the little...
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...
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...
Opera Australia’s bringing West Side Story back to its spectacular outdoor Sydney Harbour stage
Opera Australia’s bringing West Side Story back to its spectacular outdoor Sydney Harbour stage
Imagine watching the musical smash hit that is West Side Story, but with the backdrop of the beautiful Sydney Harbour. That’s the genius of Opera...
Latest film reviews
Monkey Man
Dev Patel conceives, directs, produces, punches, stabs and brawls his way through this brash and frequently brilliant action flick
Banel & Adama
Love blossoms and withers in a drought-stricken village in Ramata-Toulaye Sy’s tragic, Shakespearean romance
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
From the forests of Scotland to the mountains of Poland, Europe is starting to bloom
These stylish destinations have been pinned, tagged and shopped in more than anywhere else in the world
This is officially the most affordable holiday destination in 2024
This is officially the most affordable holiday destination in 2024
According to the annual Post Office report, the cost of long-haul holidays is lower than last year
Revealed: Europe’s 25 best beaches for summer 2024
Revealed: Europe’s 25 best beaches for summer 2024
These beaches were assessed on popularity, water quality, accessibility and more
This underrated European beach officially has the world’s bluest water
This underrated European beach officially has the world’s bluest water
A new study used colour analysis to reveal the bluest water in the world – and the results might surprise you
Ranked: the world’s best places for scuba diving
Ranked: the world’s best places for scuba diving
These destinations boast incredible marine biodiversity
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