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When it comes to cakes in Sydney, it's love at first bite.

This year, Vivid Sydney will run from Friday 23 May to Saturday 14 June, with the theme of "dream" running through the artworks, parties, feasts, pop-ups and more.

Looking for somewhere new to eat? Sydney/Eora is brimming with new restaurants to try in March 2025.

Sydney is a pretty romantic city, with water views galore, amazing restaurants and a burning love for a great cocktail—so of course it's packed with options for a perfect Valentine's Day.

Let’s face it: if you’re planning on hitting a few wine tastings in the Hunter Valley, you’re going to need a place to sleep them off.

Whether you’re salivating over sashimi, searching for saké or needing nigiri, Sydney is peppered with new-world, ultra-traditional and fusion-style Japanese restaurants.

Sydney has escape rooms with laser beams, escape rooms dated back to the 1900s, and even an escape room with just a 10 per cent success rate.

If you’re up the top end of the Sunshine Coast and looking for things to do in the bustling hub that is Noosa, we’ve got you covered.

Where would we be without yum cha? We're talking xiao long bao, prawn rice noodles, chicken feet and mango pancakes.

Get those boots on to explore NSW's stunning scenery on Sydney's best hikes and walks.

These are the best free and cheap things to do in Sydney this month.

To all of you who kind of want to be more sustainable but kind of think it sounds too tricky, we hear you. We’ll admit that it can be tough to navigate what’s good and what’s bad in this crazy world of greenwashing and information overload, but it’s really not so hard to be the eco-warrior you always wanted to be.

Have you got an irresistable sweet tooth? Well you're going to want to cop an eyeful of Gelato Messina's latest gelato tub.

Just shy of a year ago, Melbourne's RISING took the city by a cross-cultural storm with around two weeks of electric events, gigs, performances and experiences, and the good news is that they're officially returning for 2023. Dates have been confirmed—for Wednesday 7 June through to Sunday 18 June—along with the first act. And it's set to be a showstopper. 

Choose your spice, ready your sauce, and grab a napkin.

The Geminid meteor shower, one of the best and most reliable meteor showers on the celestial calendar, is set to light up the sky between 13-14 December.

Here are all of the best fun, boozy, or otherwise indoor activities to do in Sydney when it’s raining.

Bottomless fondue picnics for winter, anyone?

Around this time last year, The Australian Government, Department of Treasury (℅ Josh Frydenberg) introduced the News Media Bargaining Code. The code is intended to level out the sheer power imbalance between Australian news media publishers—like us—and digital platforms such as Facebook and Google. The code, in effect, should allow the two parties to reach an agreement on fair remuneration for displaying news on these platforms. 

This is not a drill, everyone's fave wine fest, Pinot Palooza, is officially returning to the thirsty city of Sydney after two years' hiatus.

So you’ve all seen the news. Heard the headlines. Property is going up. Property is going way up. Property is going down. Property going to crash! Time to make money. Time to be cautious.

Want to see your mates? Take a RAT test. Keen to head interstate? Better take a RAT test. Finally going on that post-isolation date? Take that bloody RAT test. Yep, those little plastic cassettes are basically the gateway to a good time—and legally being able to exit isolation—so it’s a real kick in the teeth that they’re basically sold out everywhere. All the time.

In the not too distant past, the idea of a bottled cocktail would nary raise an eyebrow, though since the event of lockdowns and a few quick thinkers moving at pace, the previously overlooked booze category was given new life. 

Sky Castle will pop up from tomorrow Friday 12 November and hang around until Sunday 26 December, and is 100% free for everyone to explore. 

Kickin’Inn, Sydney's messiest and most delicious seafood spot is delivering a range of special lockdown deals to satiate those spice cravings while you’re stuck at home. Famous for their fresh seafood, 55 herb rub, and finger-licking good sauces, these special offers are not ones to miss. 

We’ve become quite reliant on Messina Gelato over here, their speciality desserts have been seeing us through each lockdown, and true to their nature they’ve gone and done it again. The supreme ice cream leaders have just announced that they’re dropping their ‘Lockdown Snack Pack’ a two dessert combo that is designed to pair perfectly when consumed together, (no problem there). 

If there’s one thing Messina knows how to do, it’s make us drool, and they’ve successfully done it yet again announcing that they’ll be releasing the lord of all desserts a heavily Gaytime-inspired Vienetta, which they’ve cleverly dubbed ‘The Messinetta’, just brilliant stuff.

It’s no question sandwiches are having somewhat of a renaissance at the moment, and there are some damn good options out there. Try to recreate that magic at home, however, and one quickly realises there’s a little more two it than just slapping three fillings between some bread.

If you thought Messina couldn’t get any better, think again because not one, but two Messina cocktail kits have just been announced. That’s right. Cocktails. These DIY kits have been created in collaboration with Cocktail Porter and can be delivered right to your door. 

Back in the first lockdowns of 2020, Chin Chin offered takeaway for the first time ever. A few days into Sydney's second city-wide lockdown, and the iconic restaurant is back at it with a hefty listy of takeaway options available for pick-up and on Uber Eats. 

Acclaimed chef-owner Jessi Singh just opened his “unauthentic Indian” restaurant Daughter in Law on Fletcher Street in Byron this June and it’s about to take you on a very flavourful ride.

Not since Priscilla has Australia seen something as bloody fabulous as RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under. Coming this September the absolute dazzling line-up will descend upon Australia for a spanking live tour featuring all ten of the Queens from season one of the show.

Assistance Dogs Australia is asking for a favour in looking after their gorgeous eight week old pups, and we have no doubt that you, like us, are wondering if it’s really them doing us the favour—look.at.that.face.

Din Tai Fung Australia is hopping into the Easter spirit with the release of a Hot Cross Bun Bao.

Fresh from the Mark + Vinny’s legends, comes a brand-new sister eatery in Byron Bay and we’re ready to start fulfilling our spaghetti slurping dreams. 

The folks at Four Pillars Gin were at it again over summer, and this time they’ve brought the heat. 

It’s been a few months since gin stalwart Four Pillars released a limited collab bottle, and almost like clockwork, they’ve gone and done it again—this time with boutique hotel QT.

Your dream of bottomless boozy slushies has become a reality.

You might not be able to doze in the European sun this year, but you can still soak up the magic at this relaxed eatery taking the Brunswick Heads dining scene by storm: Honour.

Today, the Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan announced that the Western Australian borders will open to New South Wales and Victoria on Tuesday 8 December.

30-cent dumplings, 10-cent chicken wings, and banh mi for less than $6. 

If you haven’t ventured to Manly in some time, a weekend trip should be on your to-do list as recent years have seen the rise of vibing, innovative spots backed by small networks of hospo tastemakers. Here are all the best restaurants, bars, cafes and things to do in Manly. 

What better way to start a Monday than with news about fried dough? 

On the cusp on Bangalow, in the leafy haven of Byron’s hinterland, you’ll find the region’s newest resident: Frida’s Field. 

Piña Colada Gin is the drink we absolutely need right now. It's a drink that will take us away from our coronavirus restriction blues, and transport us to a tropical island we can only dream about right now.

Din Tai Fung has restaurants all around the world, including ten venues in Australia across Melbourne and Sydney.

Lentil As Anything is a pioneer in the Australian social enterprise game.

Gone are the days where you’d skim the local classifieds for a cleaner, make a call, and hope to the heavens above that they’d do a decent job. The advent of rating systems means we’re almost guaranteed a good job when booking a service professional, but sometimes it’s easier just to go straight to the 4 stars and above section, and that’s while you’ll only find 4.4 ratings and above on Urban Company

Think you can’t train yourself to switch off and chill out? Guess again. Sleep Specialist Olivia Arezzolo hit us up with four easy ways to ditch the insomnia and train our bodies to consistently get a good night's sleep.

Over the last few years, natural, organic and sustainable wines have edged their way into Sydney's heart. If you're looking to play at home, there are a few heroes selling bottles of the good stuff in Sydney. 

Made with egg, hard cheeses, guanciale and pepper—carbonara is a relatively simple dish to whip up, that's still rich and extra soul-warming. 

From adding dark chocolate and butter to white wine and instant coffee, we’re departing from the traditional recipe and bringing you 11 easy spaghetti Bolognese hacks you need to try. 

Sydney has a whole lot of supermarket alternatives that’ll have you trimming your carbon footprint in favour of more sustainable (more flavourful, even) food.

Dark Mofo, Australia’s favourite hedonistic celebration held in June each year, has been cancelled due to concerns around Coronavirus. 

Glebe is also a foodie paradise all of its own, brimming with mad characters and a whole kaleidoscope of flavours that you would do well to give your attention.

There’s no shortage of exhibitions and creative workshops happening around Melbourne. But this month, Can’t Do Tomorrow has really gathered them all under one roof. From street art to breathtaking installation to art chats and workshops, trust us when we say that Can’t Do Tomorrow is truly the only thing you’ll need to attend this month to get your fill on creative inspiration.

Can’t Do Tomorrow is making things easy for us this month when it comes to keeping you up to speed on what’s cool, new and trending. Why? Because the new underground festival has assembled everything that’s cool, new and trending under one roof this month.

Forget about cherry-picking your gigs this month, because Melbourne’s hottest new festival—Can’t Do Tomorrow—is serving up fiery musical acts left and right. Not only is Can’t Do Tomorrow going all out in the street art scene, but the music lineup is not something to be scoffed at. With the likes of Melbourne legends TEYMORI and MzRizk, Triple j favourite Cool Out Sun, Australian dance music powerhouse DJ JNETT and more, Can’t To Tomorrow is about to become your ultimate February gig haven. And because we’ve always got your back, if you use the promo code URBANCDT when you book, you get $10 off your ticket cost.

You’ve probably already heard about Can’t Do Tomorrow, Melbourne’s new underground festival. And if you haven’t, here’s the quick lowdown: think 10 days packed with interactive installations, jaw-dropping street art, good vibes, hidden bars, live music, and the best part of it all: a chance to meet some of the peeps behind Urban List and mingle with other Urban Listers as well.

Melbourne’s most anticipated underground festival—Can't Do Tomorrow—is kicking off next week and you won’t want to miss it when it hits. With more than 100 artists showcasing exclusive works, secret bars, live acts that’ll get your blood pumping and interactive exhibitions that’ll blow your mind, you best believe this baby is almost sold out. So if you haven’t bought your ticket yet, we strongly suggest you do so ASAP. Use the promo code URBANCDT to get $10 off your ticket cost.

THIS IS BRAND NEW INFORMATION. Making its way to an undisclosed location near the Sydney's CBD this April, prepare your body, soul and laugh track to revel in nostalgia, because this is The One Where They All Went To Brunch. 

When Betty’s Burgers landed in Sydney, those who were familiar with the original Noosa restaurant were very excited and now the burger juggernauts have dropped a pimped out lobster stack like no other.

We're just days away from street art festival Can't Do Tomorrow kicking off at The Facility in Kensington. And with the array of amazing artists at the festival, you'd be mad not to take advantage of the bargain price of $25 to get in. 

In December we announced that a new street art festival would be hitting Melbourne in 2020, and now, just over a month later we’ve got our hands on the epic line-up that Can’t Do Tomorrow will be bringing to The Facility in Kensington.

Every epic event happening this week.

Melbourne is home to some of the finest street art produced in Australia.

Two words: guac cart.

Headed by animation legend Hayao Miyazaki, Studio Ghibli has created renowned works inspired by the traditions of folklore and fantasy in Japanese art and to honour this, the Art Gallery Of NSW is dedicating an entire month to screening the studio’s most iconic films. 

It’s that time of the year again, when Coles put the fruit mince pies out a little bit too early, and also when Four Pillars start bringing some early Christmas cheer with the release of their Christmas gin.

The 80s drink is having a resurgence with new takes on the good stuff forcing people to line-up around blocks just to get their hands on cake milk tea and even boba tea topped with cheese.

If you’re still mourning the series finale of Game of Thrones (guilty), dry your eyes because you’ll soon have the chance to relive all the heart-breaking and blood-thirsty action in person. After touring around Europe and America for the past two years, The Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience is finally headed to our shores and trust us when we say this is one hardcore fans won’t want to miss.

Start packing your car, the Orange Winter Fire Festival is your next road trip.

Juan for the road.

Pour decisions, wine not?

Feat. 100 tonnes of actual snow. 

Let the feast begin.

And it’s adults only.

Made for adults and 250 metres above the ground.

All the alcohol, sans hangover.

Cue all the paranormal activity.

Free shakes? Bring it on.

Nestled inside a glass house. 

Time to soak up the good stuff.

It’s called the “Smokers Delight”.

Charcoaled and grilled to perfection.

Abso-bloody-lutely.

It started off as a vegetarian mainstay in Surry Hills, with vegan and gluten-free feeds peppered through the menu, but now Yulli’s has taken the full-blown plant-based plunge and there’s no turning back.

That means tahini cakes and breakfast mezze plates.

How many movies can you see in a week?

A neighbourhood of around-the-clock hospitality is ahead.