What's On

Round up the crew because Christmas in July Festival is back, bringing a decadent slice of European Christmas down under. 

Sydney is no longer a snow-less city this winter, with Greenwood Hotel hosting 10 days of winter wonderland fun from Friday 27 June until Sunday 6 July.

The global phenomenon that broke Netflix records, sparked countless Halloween costumes and gave an all-new meaning to ‘red light, green light’, is gearing up for one final twisted, terrifying round.

To make sure that you're on top of all the tasty things happening in Sydney, we've wrapped up everything that you need to know right here.

Redfern’s pumping new precinct, Wunderlich Lane, is marking the winter solstice with a bold, pleasure-focused festival running between Monday 16 and Sunday 22 June.

Matariki a.k.a. Māori New Year is just around the corner (Friday 20 June to be exact). A time of reflection and new beginnings, Aotearoa is busting out all the stops with a treasure trove of ways to celebrate.

A magical immersive world of light, colour and bubbles is coming to Sydney with Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience.

This year, Vivid Sydney runs between Friday 23 May and Saturday 14 June, with the theme of "dream" running through the illuminations, artworks, parties, pop-ups and more.

From multi-million dollar Netflix remakes to collabs with some of our favourite brands, the world's biggest stars are jumping onboard the anime craze—and now you can, too.

 From Friday 23 May to Saturday 14 June, World Square is transforming into a whimsical Firepit Garden. 

Cerith Wyn Evans .... in light of the visible is a neon feature lighting up the MCA this winter, running from June to October.

Here are some of Sydney's best cafes, restaurants, bars, and pubs that will be welcoming you this June long weekend. 

Fill the pantry with fresh produce or your closet with locally-made goods from Sydney's best markets—this is our complete guide for 2025. 

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

Dust off those running shoes because it’s almost time to celebrate the best of Sydney, from the skyscrapers to the sand.

Taste the best that Vivid Sydney has to offer in 2025 at these official Vivid Food events.

Sandy McIntyre is the actor, writer, producer and model making waves across Australia’s creative scene. We picked their brains on the best of what to do in Sydney this winter season. 

If, like us, you’ve been daydreaming of a Euro escape, we’ve found the perfect shortcut that doesn’t require a passport.

If there’s one person who knows how to make the most of a weekend in Sydney, it’s the powerhouse NRLW player, sharp-witted commentator, and podcast co-host Millie Elliott. 

We’re taking over the iconic Hollywood Quarter to throw one helluva party in the USA (in Sydney)—and you're invited.

From high teas to long lunches, set menus and beautiful brunches, we've found over 80 of the best things to do in Sydney with Mum for Mother's Day in 2025. 

Whether you're into soul-shaking jazz, gritty punk, dreamy indie, or dancefloor-ready beats, these are the Vivid gigs that you won't want to miss. 

It's the Sydney Bastille Festival's twelfth anniversary.

Disaronno has teamed up with venues across Sydney to celebrate the Amaretto Sour in style.

Dinosaur Safari is back for school holiday adventures.

For those on the hunt for a cultural experience rich with all things history, people, stories, and nature, Auckland (Tāmaki Makaurau) should be top of the list. 

Summer might be wrapping up, but cocktail-fuelled catch-ups are here to stay.

Discover the best cafes, bakeries, restaurants, bars and pubs open in Sydney during the Easter long weekend this year.

If you're feeling adventurous, you can also create your own unconventional concoction at the Pepsi Dirty Soda Shop.

We’ve found a stack of elite Singapore stayover deals to kick-start your 2025. 

Tucked away in Surry Hills, the Hollywood Quarter (HQ Sydney) is home to some of Sydney's hottest venues for films, LA-style cocktails, live music and DJs spinning vinyl.

Embracing the essence of Euro summer, we’ve partnered with the grazing board gurus at Sandhurst to add a dose of la dolce vita to your arvo plans this month.

We’ve joined forces with Sandhurst and Bondi’s vibey eatery Rocker to throw one last sunny Sunday sesh.

In 2025, we're all for ditching the routine overhaul and making small changes that stack up to a better year.

We're hosting a home buyers pop-up complete with an expert property panel, door prizes, DJs, and a stack of freebies. 

As the action revs up on the track, we'll show you how to ace the off-track scene

Expect a three-course meal, inventive minty cocktails, wine and conversation cards to get to know your new mates.

A gathering of salty locals, big time heroes and future legends.

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

FISHER's Out 2 Lunch Festival with Vodafone is back, and we have the insider scoop on how to grab up presale tickets. 

From situationships to first dates and catch-ups with your mates, here’s how to date differently in 2025. 

Summer might be coming to a close, but there’s no need to go thirsty.

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.

Produced by creators for creators, this one-off weekend will feature inspiring keynotes, talks, and workshops from Australia's leaders in all things gram-worthy.

Many of us start the year with ambitions to do better; it's the perfect opportunity for a reset. But this year, we're moving away from resolutions to realistic, sustainable, long-term changes. 

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.

Sydney is celebrating Lunar New Year 2025 with epic banquets, luminous lanterns and cultural performances to welcome the Year of the Snake.

We'll show you how to ace the off-court scene by serving up Melbourne's best during the Australian Open

The Westpac OpenAir Cinema screen will be raised over Sydney Harbour in January and February 2025, returning for its 28th year of movies against an iconic Sydney backdrop.

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

Sydney Festival 2025 spans more than 40 venues from Parramatta to Bondi, with over 50 free events.

Whether New Year’s Day is about recovery or relaxation, you can continue the celebrations at one of these venues on New Year’s Day.

To celebrate the release of Squid Game Season 2, Pink Guards have been wandering the shores of Melbourne and Sydney.

Because Christmas Day is all about the food.

Camden Valley Inn is bringing the magic of a white Christmas to Sydney’s doorstep with daily snow flurries and a range of Christmas activities for the whole family to enjoy.

PIER BAR has transformed their private pontoon into the ultimate harbourside destination for swimming, dining, or just relaxing this summer. 

LUZIA by Cirque du Soleil is now on in Sydney, bringing thrilling circus disciplines including acrobatics, juggling, trapeze, hoop diving, puppetry, contortionism and more to the big top at The Entertainment Quarter.

To celebrate their ‘Don’t Buy It, Flybuy It’ campaign, Flybuys is hosting their first-ever reward pop-up store in Paddington this weekend, and trust us when we say you don’t want to miss this.

Find out how to score a trip to Italy, valued at $8K.

‘Tis officially the season.

One of Sydney's favourite summertime events, Moonlight Cinema is back for another season of balmy nights and movies under the stars.

Ahead of the highly anticipated drop of Sex Therapy: Sessions with Chantelle Otten, we spoke to Otten about her new series and the intimate dinner she's hosting to celebrate. 

Grab your camera team, because Sony Scene Festival just made a massive return to Australian shores. They've lined up over 120 events from a crew of Sony digital imaging ambassadors and industry experts, bringing the creative events platform to the masses.

Scape Kingsford has combined art, culture, and sustainability to create an epic student hub in Sydney’s Kingsford. With the Artist in Residence Program, eco-friendly living, and diverse dining options, it's redefining student life as a vibrant, connected community.

Snacks begin with a refreshing hit of Sydney Rock Oysters, drenched with Roku Gin and tonic granita.

Plus, win an adventurous Aussie holiday worth up to $3.5K.

From Paddington to Glebe and the beautiful Botanic Garden, here are the best places in Sydney to take in the jacaranda trees this spring.

If you haven't ventured into the world of dry aged meat, you're missing out on one of the culinary world's best-kept secrets. 

Awash with breathtaking nature, rich in culture and boasting a stacked events calendar year-round, Orange is the dreamy destination you need to start planning your next getaway to. 

The first-of-its-kind Mov'in Bed Beach Cinema will transform Barangaroo's Harbour Park into a sandy city oasis, where 280 tonnes of white sand will be topped with a 5-metre 4K screen and 150 queen-size beds

Over the next three-or-so months,  the Sydney Symphony Orchestra is is set to bless Sydney Opera House’s Concert Hall with a string of concerts to elevate your seasonal celebrations.

Discover I Maccheroni’s limited edition Lavazza Coffee and Chocolate Granita, with Italian Brioche, featuring Lavazza’s Tales Of Italy Capri blend. Indulge in this Italian dessert experience paired with any main dish for just $59 per person

South by Southwest is returning to Australia for the second annual SXSW Sydney, with over 1000 events across the Tech & Innovation, Games, Music and Screen pillars in the calendar.

From musical theatre to monologues, comedy, and riveting drama, here are our top picks for the best theatre shows happening in Sydney in September.

Whip out the spreadsheet and make sure your passport’s valid, because Singapore Airlines is offering up flight deals to a heap of destinations for its Early Bird Fares sale. 

The Singapore Grand Prix is a goosebump-inducing event that transforms the already buzzing city into the ultimate adult’s playground. Trust us when we say you’re going to want to book in some annual leave and snag yourself a ticket.

We’ve found the ultimate foodie festival for you to hit up this spring

To the delight of Melburnians and Sydneysiders, Westinghouse is back on its mission to serve free food to hungry crowds.

Score a free oat coffee in Melbourne or Sydney with Oatly’s "Support Your Local Oat Dealer" campaign. Find out where to get yours from Sept 16-22.

This month, more than 250 works from the visionary Czech artist will take over the Art Gallery of New South Wales for Alphonse Mucha: Spirit Of Nouveau, the biggest solo exhibition of the legendary artist's work in the Southern Hemisphere.

Thirsty Thursdays just got a whole lot tastier with a slew of freaking delicious cocktails on offer this month—even better, we’ve got the inside scoop on how you can score a tipple on the house.

From soulful jams to high-energy beats, we've curated a handpicked selection of the hottest gigs happening in Sydney in September.

Leave with a full-size bottle of the exclusive Roku x Grandiflora Sakura Bloom Edition fragrance—a rare keepsake, with only 500 bottles ever made.

Here's how to treat the old man for Father's Day in Sydney.

Marking the end of Broome's pearl harvest season when the fortunes of the pearl farmer are told, Shinju Matsuri celebrates this unique blend of cultures with a jam-packed schedule of events in August. 

Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses, has landed at the Gallery Of Modern Art (GOMA) and it’s jaw-droppingly good, so there’s never been a better time to book a sneaky getaway to our northern neighbour. 

Already featuring some of the world's most brilliant minds, disruptors, and creatives across the pillars of music, games, film, technology, and innovation, the 2024 edition of SXSW Sydney is looking very appetizing.

With one of the biggest days on Sydney’s event calendar just around the corner, join Urban List's City2Surf Run Club as we train to look and feel our best—from the start line all the way through to the inevitable kick ons.

Now's your chance to transport yourself inside your fave anime or manga, by rocking out at legendary Japanese band FLOW’s only Aussie show.

To help you get out there in the colder months, we teamed up with Kathmandu to uncover a fresh slew of outdoor activities that'll fend off the frost. 

Clear your calendars for a night of daringly dark jokes from the depths of humour as The Kraken Black Spiced Rum's Darkest Show returns for a second year. This time with Rhys Nicholson, Anne Edmonds, Greg Larsen, and Daniel Muggleton at the helm. 

Known for its springtime wildflower displays, the Muogamarra Nature Reserve will open to the public again for just six weeks in 2024.

With a whole stack of activities for every mood and occasion, we’ve curated an unmissable list of dining and entertainment happening around the grounds at The Star Sydney this winter. 

Whether it’s over a couple of beers at the local boozer or between ball tosses at the park, nothing breaks the awkwardness of meeting new mates or dates like the enthusiastic approach of a slobbery pooch.

Vivid's huge program of live music never disappoints—and the 20204 festival is no exception. 

After an epic first edition, the Art Gallery of NSW's music-meets-art Volume festival is on lock to return this year. This morning, a first look at the lineup was revealed.

We’ve got the inside word on a series of immersive pop-up hitting the city that merges sustainability, awe-inspiring art and one of our fave spirits.

M·A·C Cosmetics is bringing you their tastiest collab to date–MACximal and Brooki Bakehouse are coming together for an all out sweet treat experience for the lips.

Get familiar with KICRUN, an eight-week, uber inclusive run club from Kic founders, Laura Henshaw and Steph Claire Smith and the legends at New Balance.

The incredible Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs exhibition is on now at the Australian Museum. Here's what to expect and how to buy tickets.

Australian Fashion Week presented by Pandora will descend upon Carriageworks again this May. Designers on show in 2024 include P.E Nation, Romance Was Born, Anna Quan, Blanca. Here's how to get your tickets now. 

We asked our crew to share their top sun safe things to do this summer, from outdoor films to art galleries.

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

Cheese dreams are made of these. 

Over 300,000 fans will attend Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concerts in Sydney—so things are going to get busy.

From trivia nights to tribute acts, high tea, and a themed bottomless brunch, these are Urban List's top picks for Sydney Swifties.

If you’re craving la dolce vita but couldn’t afford Euro summer this year, we’re bringing the sunshine your way instead. We’ve teamed up with Peroni to bring you a slice of the good life from the best Amalfi-inspired spots all over the South Coast.

Fresh from releasing an absolute banger with the Queen of the Club, Danni Minogue, Sydney-based DJ and producer Autone shares his must-do parties for Mardi Gras 2024. 

Attention all summer beach lovers, The Hyundai Australian Boardriders Battle Series returns for a massive 11th season in 2024 ready to delight and inspire with stunning agility, skill and team spirit.

Here’s where to eat, drink and play in Melbourne’s dazzling theatre district for a long weekend that rivals a ritzy trip to the West End.

Australia’s longest-running arts festival returns with a jam-packed program spanning music, theatre, dance and film.

All the cafes, restaurants, bars, and pubs to hit up on your January 26 day off.

Undoubtedly one of the globe’s most tuned-into sporting events, the Super Bowl isn’t just for diehards, but also for those who simply love to get on board with the buzz. 

The Art of Banksy: Without Limits will share more than 150 pieces and unique installations for the first time in NSW.

Attention Sydney-siders, the Museum of Contemporary Art has a hot line-up of exhibitions and events to cool off around this season.

Here are our top picks for where best to sip the spectacular new Patrón El Cielo in Sydney.

Whip out the calendars and mark down 20 January, limited edition Messina ice cream will be popping up in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne.

Whether you’re a lover of lights, sports or downright incredible architecture, Singapore invites you to immerse yourself in this colourful wonderland where modern delights mix with ancient history.

This year we’re skipping the frenzy to complete our Christmas shopping and instead opting for a one stop shop of feasting and celebrating at Marrickville Metro. 

Here’s everything happening over Brisbane International.