Things To Do

We're cutting the niceties and sharing with you our picks for the best beaches on the Sunshine Coast in 2026.

From festive market stalls to roast dinners with all the trimmings, here are our recommendations for how to celebrate Christmas in July in Sydney this winter. 

Your guide to what's happening in Sydney this week, all of June, and beyond.

Winter is one of the best times to explore Sydney's harbour, and few neighbourhoods pack as much into one postcode as Barangaroo.

Your guide to the best things to do in Sydney this weekend. 

If you're in need of a little creative inspiration, or the weather is too cold, too hot or too wet—Sydney has a broad collection of brilliant art galleries to peruse.

If it's time for a well-deserved city escape, we've rounded up the best things to do in the Blue Mountains, from where to eat and drink, some great spots to stay, and some must-do's for your itinerary.

Fill the pantry with fresh produce or your closet with locally-made goods from Sydney's best markets—this is our complete guide for 2026. 

From iconic Sydney Harbour to lesser-known spots along the NSW coastline, this guide unveils the must-visit locations for spotting whales.

From scuzzy basements to grand theatres, jazz cocktail bars, warehouse nightclubs, and more, get ready to rock out with the sickest IRL tunes Sydney/Eora has to offer. 

Next time you need to get out of the city for a couple of days, roll on down to the Southern Highlands—and follow this guide for a great time.

We’ve rounded up a few of our favourite trivia nights across Sydney, so you can start filling out that weeknight calendar and put your niche general knowledge to the test.

Here are the best bush walks on the Gold Coast, from a quick stroll to a full day in the wilderness.

Lawn bowls is basically an Australian rite of passage. And, thanks to the invention of barefoot bowls and our undying love of life's simple pleasures (cold beer and bistro food), the era of the trusty bowlo is not over yet. Here are all the best places to go barefoot bowling in Sydney.

There’s one day each year when ordering a dark stout at 9am feels entirely reasonable, strangers become instant best mates and every second person on the street is sporting something green.

Whether you’re looking for a dog-friendly foreshore walk, an inner-city stroll, Sydney’s most iconic coastal track or even an 18.5-metre high loop to get your sky-high steps in, this list has you covered.

If there’s one thing to be said about Sydneysiders, it’s that we’re more often than not well-dressed—and in 2026, nothing feels chicer than wearing something nobody else has. But while sustainable fashion has never been more important, we aren’t living in London, Amsterdam or Paris, where thriving vintage and secondhand scenes make it easy to find one-off pieces. Sydney’s thrifting culture is still catching up. So where are the city’s best-dressed influencers, creatives and everyday fashion lovers finding their next great outfit? Our advice: start local.

Celebrate the women in your life or get inspired at these empowering International Women's Day events in Sydney.

Chippendale is the slept-on inner-city suburb that is quietly doing it all.

It’s the most colourful event on Sydney’s cultural calendar—here's what's on for Mardi Gras 2025.

Everyone has an inner queen—and these Sydney drag shows are guaranteed to bring her out.

In an industry where the average restaurant lifespan can be short, surviving for half a century (or longer) is no small feat.

Sydney is celebrating Lunar New Year 2026 with epic banquets, luminous lanterns and cultural performances to welcome the Year of the Horse.

Thanks to its stunning scenery, world-class dining and drinking, and a smattering of adrenaline-inducing activities, Sydney has some next-level spots for your next date night.

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.

Super Bowl: the one glorious Monday on the Australian calendar when it’s acceptable to skip work, drink before 10 am and eat nothing but greasy burgers and wings.

It's the earmarked sports event of the summer, the Australian Open 2026 is the iconic stretch of January where Melbourne suddenly transforms into tennis-arm-chair experts. 

From charming old-school cinemas to futuristic movie theatres and an outdoor cinema right on Sydney Harbour.

Sydney may take the cake for some of the best beaches in the world, but nestled around our coastline is also an epic line-up of next-level parks that are absolutely perfect for picnicking. 

Beyond the obvious spots, Sydney has a plethora of stunning and unique wedding venues. 

To guarantee you start 2026 in style, Urban List's roundup of Sydney's/Eora's best New Year's Eve and New Year's Day events has you covered.

If you're someone who takes birthdays seriously, you'll know how stressful the planning process can be. Luckily, we've put together our favourite experiences in Sydney/Eora, to take the chore out of party planning.

‘Tis officially the season.

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

Finding dog-friendly beaches in Sydney is no easy feat, so we’ve gone and rounded up the absolute best beaches (and swimming spots) for keeping cool over summer.

Whether you’re racing other Sydney runners on Strava, or you prefer to smash your goals more quietly—Sydney’s got great running routes and you should absolutely try ‘em all.

Start your day with a stellar Sydney sunrise.

For something a little bit different this year, enjoy bars, breweries, fine dining, and fun activities at the best Christmas party venues in Sydney.

Wineries, truffle hunting, and top-tier dining.

From Paddington to Glebe and the beautiful Botanic Gardens, here are the best places in Sydney to take in the purple florals this spring.

NSW does oysters better than almost anywhere on the planet—so it would be remiss of you not to sample what's on offer next time you’re on the road. Here's a guide to NSW's very best oyster shacks. 

The handful of ski resorts in NSW offer stunning terrain that’ll see you sliding past snow gums and wombats, partying in après bars, and enough wood chalets to pass for the Alps on your Insta.

The extinction of old-school vinyl is a conversation of the past—it’s alive and well in Sydney/Eora, and it’s being played everywhere, from bedrooms to bars.

Social perks aside, Sydney’s best coworking spaces also provide you with access to luxurious facilities and benefits you mightn’t otherwise be privy to at home. From awe-inspiring aesthetics to community-minded collectives to sweeping harbour views, here are the best spots in Sydney to share a desk.

Get your rally on at Sydney's best pickleball courts and social clubs.  

Crunchy autumn leaves are here.

These are Urban List's picks for best way to entertain the kids in The Shire, including outdoor and indoor activities.

Here's your ultimate Eat, Play, Stay guide to the Barossa Valley with Andy Allen.

Harbourside rooftops, fancy seaside dining, and a few bucket list venues too, these are the best restaurants in Sydney for a long lunch. 

From the golden shores of Manly Beach to the tranquil beauty of Palm Beach, the Northern Beaches is a slice of paradise less than one hour from Sydney’s CBD. 

Grab the goggles for the best spots to go snorkelling in Sydney.

NSW is a state rich with caves to explore and many, luckily enough, are close enough to Sydney so you can easily knock them out over your weekend. 

Beat the crowds this summer and hit up these Sydney beaches that are so secret that even Google Maps has a hard time finding some of them.