In case you missed it, Sydney’s transport system is getting a major upgrade, with the development of the new Sydney Metro fast underground rail network....
Your ultimate guide to Sydney
Discover the city's best things to do, culture, dining, nightlife, bars and theatre
In case you missed it, Sydney’s transport system is getting a major upgrade, with the development of the new Sydney Metro fast underground rail network....
Things to do in Sydney
Latest news stories
![Here's everything we know so far about Sydney’s new Metro fast-rail system Here's everything we know so far about Sydney’s new Metro fast-rail system](https://media.timeout.com/images/106055467/750/562/image.jpg)
Here's everything we know so far about Sydney’s new Metro fast-rail system
The Sydney Metro City & Southwest line from Chatswood to Sydenham is set to open soon
![One of Sydney's best hotels is offering up a heavenly Sister Act package One of Sydney's best hotels is offering up a heavenly Sister Act package](https://media.timeout.com/images/105889502/750/562/image.jpg)
One of Sydney's best hotels is offering up a heavenly Sister Act package
A match made in heaven: The Kimpton Margot + 'Sister Act', the musical
![The cold months are the best time for Australians to witness spectacular celestial sights The cold months are the best time for Australians to witness spectacular celestial sights](https://media.timeout.com/images/106111928/750/562/image.jpg)
The cold months are the best time for Australians to witness spectacular celestial sights
Sydneysiders – here's why you should peel yourself off the couch and look up at the stars this month
![Roxane Gay discusses power, privilege and what “dangerous ideas” are really all about Roxane Gay discusses power, privilege and what “dangerous ideas” are really all about](https://media.timeout.com/images/106169526/750/562/image.jpg)
Roxane Gay discusses power, privilege and what “dangerous ideas” are really all about
Ahead of her next visit to Australia, the legendary author of ‘Bad Feminist’ told us why she has no time for “edgelords”
![The very best deals and happy hour specials in Sydney this August The very best deals and happy hour specials in Sydney this August](https://media.timeout.com/images/106168761/750/562/image.jpg)
The very best deals and happy hour specials in Sydney this August
From free burgers to $5 Martinis, here's our guide to going out on a budget during the last days of winter
![JUST IN: The real Sydney Metro opening date has now been confirmed JUST IN: The real Sydney Metro opening date has now been confirmed](https://media.timeout.com/images/106169492/750/562/image.jpg)
JUST IN: The real Sydney Metro opening date has now been confirmed
Following final approval, the brand new Sydney Metro City and Southwest Line is set to open on Monday
![Carriageworks is on a new track – and the future looks fun and bright Carriageworks is on a new track – and the future looks fun and bright](https://media.timeout.com/images/106159276/750/562/image.jpg)
Carriageworks is on a new track – and the future looks fun and bright
We spoke with Carriageworks’ CEO, Fergus Linehan, about the future of Sydney's industrial-chic multidisciplinary arts hub
![Middle-earth lands Down Under, with the Lord of the Rings musical debuting in Sydney this coming summer Middle-earth lands Down Under, with the Lord of the Rings musical debuting in Sydney this coming summer](https://media.timeout.com/images/106169239/750/562/image.jpg)
Middle-earth lands Down Under, with the Lord of the Rings musical debuting in Sydney this coming summer
Get in loser, we’re taking the hobbits to Isengard! Casting has begun for this folk-musical spectacular
Latest food and drink reviews
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Saint Peter
Sydney’s ground-breaking sustainable seafood restaurant never fails to get better and better
![Fabbrica Pasta Bar Darlinghurst Fabbrica Pasta Bar Darlinghurst](https://media.timeout.com/images/106164968/750/562/image.jpg)
Fabbrica Pasta Bar Darlinghurst
On-point pasta, a groovy dining room and a banging soundtrack are what you can expect from this Darlinghurst spot
![Icebergs Dining Room and Bar Icebergs Dining Room and Bar](https://media.timeout.com/images/105990040/750/562/image.jpg)
Icebergs Dining Room and Bar
Bondi’s home of the beautiful continues to deliver elegant coastal Italian fare with a side of la dolce vita (if you’ve got the cash to splash)
![Kyiv Social Kyiv Social](https://media.timeout.com/images/106048341/750/562/image.jpg)
Kyiv Social
Home-style Ukrainian food with purpose is what you’ll find if you happen to wander down a Chippendale laneway (and you should)
Latest theatre reviews
![In The Heights In The Heights](https://media.timeout.com/images/106162704/750/562/image.jpg)
In The Heights
From Broadway to Hollywood to Sydney Opera House – this passionate, salsa-infused musical from the ‘Hamilton’ crew will leave you hot and flustered
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Sister Act
Make a joyful noise, the Aussie debut of this new musical has arrived on the Sydney stage – and it will be having “nun” of the haters
![The Woman in Black The Woman in Black](https://media.timeout.com/images/106146601/750/562/image.jpg)
The Woman in Black
Daniel Macpherson and John Waters share the stage with a menacing spectre in this classic ghost tale
![Hamilton Hamilton](https://media.timeout.com/images/106167623/750/562/image.jpg)
Hamilton
The biggest musical of our generation is back exclusively in Sydney. Will you be in the room where it happens?
Have you heard about...
If the idea of taking a few weeks off work, upgrading your exploring kit, and being surrounded by stunning natural beauty sounds like your kind of holiday;...
There’s a world of adventure to discover beyond Australia’s famous spots, and for the energetic explorer who prefers thrill-seeking to sitting...
Got the winter blues? Here’s our list of the best active adventures you can have this Euro summer
Got the winter blues? Here’s our list of the best active adventures you can have this Euro summer
As winter approaches; our electric blankets come out, our barely-working radiators get turned on again and we start to daydream about lying in the sun...
The best active adventures in Asia worth adding to your bucket list
The best active adventures in Asia worth adding to your bucket list
One of the best things about Asia is how truly diverse it is. You have the snowy Himalayas in Nepal, the beautiful cherry blossoms of Japan, the stunning...
Have a taste for adventure? Explore these heart-racing activities in Africa
Have a taste for adventure? Explore these heart-racing activities in Africa
There’s nowhere like Africa for wildlife, rich traditions and outdoor activities that fall into the ‘don't-leave-without’ category. Combine...
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...
Latest film reviews
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![Alien: Romulus Alien: Romulus](https://media.timeout.com/images/106168125/750/562/image.jpg)
Alien: Romulus
Take an acid-blood trip through space with this stripped-back but searing Alien reboot
![Starve Acre Starve Acre](https://media.timeout.com/images/106163056/750/562/image.jpg)
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Love Local: a local's guide to Sydney's suburbs
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The CBD
Central Sydney is a one-stop-shop for the very best this city has to offer
![Paddington Paddington](https://media.timeout.com/images/105689814/750/562/image.jpg)
Paddington
Wander Paddo's heritage terraced streets and discover great coffee, fine dining, and quirky enclaves
![Chatswood Chatswood](https://media.timeout.com/images/105752197/750/562/image.jpg)
Chatswood
There's so much more to this culturally rich Northern suburb than just a Westfield
![Parramatta Parramatta](https://media.timeout.com/images/103161204/750/562/image.jpg)
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 The faces of climate action in Sydney](https://media.timeout.com/images/105617903/750/562/image.jpg)
The faces of climate action in Sydney
Time Out spoke to some of the Sydneysiders mobilising against the threat of climate change.
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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 Where to repair, reuse and up-cycle your stuff in Sydney](https://media.timeout.com/images/103258638/750/562/image.jpg)
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 The best ethical shops in Sydney](https://media.timeout.com/images/105469917/750/562/image.jpg)
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
The most glorious cold-weather locations for you this chilly season.
In NSW, you don’t need to travel far to make a couple of nights away feel like a proper holiday.
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.
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.
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 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.
From Time Out Brisbane
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The best restaurants in Brisbane
Brisbane restaurants are a celebration of the city’s diversity
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The best galleries in Brisbane
Find landscapes, portraits, prints, immersive installations and pioneering digital artworks
![The best luxury hotels on the Gold Coast The best luxury hotels on the Gold Coast](https://media.timeout.com/images/105982813/750/562/image.jpg)
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 The best weekend getaways in Brisbane](https://media.timeout.com/images/105867257/750/562/image.jpg)
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
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These beaches have the whitest sand on the planet, according to a new study
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This is officially the best city in Europe for nightlife
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