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Theatre & musicals
From glitzy musicals to high drama and indie gems, it's a great year for theatre in Sydney.
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The best of Sydney theatre, film, art and music reviews and news
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Live music venues
Contrary to contemporary yarns, there are still pubs and bars that host live music in Sydney.
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Theatre
Sydney Theatre Co's seasonal highlights
Sydney Theatre Co has just dropped the details for its 2026 season – featuring three world premieres of brand-new Australian works
Music
Groovin the Moo
The banging indie music fest is back in Lismore on May 9 with Baker Boy, Dope Lemon, Tones and I, The Terrys and more
Music
Great Southern Nights
This state-wide live music series is back – with headliners including Genesis Owusu, Ninajirachi, The Jungle Giants and Lime Cordiale
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Music in Sydney
Nightlife
Sydney's legendary Retro nightclub is reopening this weekend in a heritage-listed CBD pub
Retro 2.0 will serve up old-school nostalgic fun with a high-energy dancefloor, lolly-loaded cocktails, a photo booth and a 'Retro Hotline'
Music
Vivid Music and Vivid Live
Vivid's music program (including Vivid Live at Sydney Opera House) is back for 2026 with a stacked line-up of world-class artists at venues around the city
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The best bars and pubs in Sydney for live music
Catch live gigs – from blues bands to indie rock, jazz, hip hop and punk – at these Sydney bars and pubs
Music
The 9 best jazz bars and clubs in Sydney
These are the very best places to enjoy live jazz in Sydney
Nightlife
The best nightclubs in Sydney to get on the dance floor
Sydney's top clubs – all the best night-time destinations to lose yourself on the dancefloor
Theatre
Sydney Opera House
Sydney's iconic performing arts venue is one of the most photographed (and controversial) buildings in the world
Music
Pleasure Club
With nostalgic cocktails and rollicking live performances every night, you can escape reality at Newtown’s purple-hued basement bar (well, until 4am at least)
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6 must-see concerts from the Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s 2026 season
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra is filling the sails of the Sydney Opera House with another blockbuster season of thrilling performances
Music
Art After Dark
Sydney Biennale's Art After Dark program is bringing live music to the huge industrial venue most Friday nights until June 12
Music
Ed Sheeran Sydney: Start times, setlist, merch & getting there (plus: tickets still available)
The heartstring-pulling superstar is playing three massive shows in Sydney this week – we’ve got all the key info
Latest film reviews
Film
Two Prosecutors
An idealistic young lawyer navigates a Stalinist purgatory in this piercing slowburn thriller
Your guide to art in Sydney
Art
The best art galleries in Sydney
Sydney is busting at the seams with great galleries of all shapes and sizes.
Art
Where to see Aboriginal art
Whether you're visiting from overseas or a curious local looking to get beyond the basics, here's where to start.