The bells are ringing, the fairy lights are twinkling, and our city is steadily getting taken over by some serious festive cheer.
Your ultimate guide to Sydney
Discover the city's best things to do, culture, dining, nightlife, bars and theatre
The bells are ringing, the fairy lights are twinkling, and our city is steadily getting taken over by some serious festive cheer.
Things to do in Sydney
Latest news stories
LGBTQIA+ teens can sign up for free creative workshops at the Sydney Opera House
The MISC. program is helping young people learn the ropes from talented creators, including a seven-time Archibald finalist
Heads up: You’re about to start getting texts from Sydney Trains
Geo-targeted text messaging is part of a plan to make train travel easier for Sydneysiders
Viva La Vida! Coldplay will perform in Sydney in 2024, and tickets go on sale soon
The global superstars will be bringing their Music of the Spheres world tour to Sydney in late 2024
Star chef and all-round legend Jamie Oliver was just in Sydney – here's where he ate and hung out
Keen to follow in the superstar chef’s footsteps? Read on…
NSW's beloved Nan Tien Temple near Sydney is up for heritage list status
If all goes to plan, it'll be the second-youngest heritage site in NSW
Sydney icons star next to Sydney Sweeney in this upcoming R-rated Hollywood blockbuster
Here’s your first look at the rom-com ‘Anyone But You,’ which will premiere in Sydney cinemas on Boxing Day
Watch the biggest meteor shower of 2023 in NSW with an astronomer
150 shooting stars will be lighting up the sky every hour on December 14
Dial HO HO HO: You can call Santa for free from Australian payphones this festive season
Telstra has hooked up a direct phone line to the North Pole from all payphones
Latest food and drink reviews
Chinese Noodle Restaurant
There are a few Xinjiang noodle houses like this in Sydney's Chinatown – but this one is The Best
Warike
Warike promises the best of Peruvian cuisine, transporting diners with big flavours, melodic Latin beats and the best Pisco Sours in Sydney
Bistro George
Sydney boozer Jacksons on George is back – and largely thanks to a swish new bistro, it's brighter, classier and more delicious than ever
Latest theatre reviews
The Dictionary of Lost Words
An illuminating performance dedicated to language, legacy and the lexicon based on the New York Times bestseller
Oil
Brooke Satchwell makes a "blazingly terrific STC debut" in this epic sci-fi drama that chases a mother-daughter duo across the rise of industrialisation
The Master and Margarita
The Devil comes down to Surry Hills in this beautiful, reckless adaptation of the literary classic smuggled out of Stalinist Russia
Beauty and the Beast
The Australian debut of Disney’s Broadway hit is a breathtaking spectacle that will leave you charmed and bedazzled
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Revel in the music of Queen and Fleetwood Mac at these twinkling shows
First Creek Wines is having a major cellar door and online sale with $25,000 worth of giveaways, $99 mystery dozens and more
Be one of the first to experience Dream Circus at Luna Park Sydney
Be one of the first to experience Dream Circus at Luna Park Sydney
This world-first attraction will open at Luna Park Sydney on December 22 and tickets are on sale now
Valerie Taylor: An Underwater Life
Valerie Taylor: An Underwater Life
Discover the incredible story of an Australian marine pioneer at the Maritime Museum’s newest exhibition
Discover Sydney’s city gems to eat, drink and play
Discover Sydney’s city gems to eat, drink and play
Sydney’s inner city suburbs are your ultimate playground for late-night activity, dining and entertainment
Get around Sydney’s top Spring activities
Get around Sydney’s top Spring activities
Sydney bursts to life in Spring with a magical season of arts, innovation, food and entertainment. From the highly anticipated launch of SXSW 2023 which...
Latest film reviews
One Life
A remarkable World War II story told conventionally but elevated by a superb Anthony Hopkins
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
Hot summer nights are still a thing up north.
The most glorious cold-weather locations for you this chilly season.
The best places to go camping near Sydney
The best places to go camping near Sydney
If getting out into nature is your jam, Sydney happens to be a world leader.
The best short weekend getaways from Sydney
The best short weekend getaways from Sydney
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.
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
Here’s a guide to all the strikes happening in travel right now – and how they might affect your holiday
From bargain package trips to hefty hotel discounts, these are all the best deals to keep your eye out for next week
A new sleeper train from Rome to the Dolomites is launching soon
A new sleeper train from Rome to the Dolomites is launching soon
It’s one of Italy’s new vintage tourist routes – and you can book your tickets from tomorrow
A brand-new Time Out Market has opened in this seaside city today
A brand-new Time Out Market has opened in this seaside city today
It's got the greatest restaurants in the area, all under one dazzling roof
These are trending destinations to visit this winter, according to TripAdvisor
These are trending destinations to visit this winter, according to TripAdvisor
With everything from visiting Santa to catching some sun, this list should provide you with some inspo
This country has overtaken France as Europe’s second-most popular destination
This country has overtaken France as Europe’s second-most popular destination
But it's not all thanks to its sunshine and beautiful coasts
The essential films of the year to date: from ‘Tár’ to ‘Barbie’
The essential films of the year to date: from ‘Tár’ to ‘Barbie’
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