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Looking to expand your social circle? The First Round (formerly Imperfect Strangers) in Sydney makes meeting new people easy, effortless, and actually fun. No awkward small talk—just good vibes, great convos, and a group that’s matched just for you.
A unique dining experience you can enjoy with your partner, family and friends
With a mix of carefully chosen classics and spontaneous improvisation, this feel-good live music performance takes you on a journey to the roots of this revolutionary genre.
Mix Alfred Hitchcock’s classic spy thriller with a dash of Monty Python-style chaos, and you get THE 39 STEPS — a turbo-charged, Olivier and Tony Award-winning comedy smash. After thrilling more than 3 million fans across 39 countries — from London’s West End to Broadway — this international sensation is reimagined and coming to Australia.
The Jury Experience is back with a thrilling new case in Sydney! In this live theatre show, the audience is the jury. Listen to testimonies, examine the evidence, and deliver the verdict: guilty or innocent? Get your tickets for The Jury Experience: An Immersive Courtroom Trial - Case 3 in Sydney!
From playwriting icon Joanna Murray-Smith comes this ravishing adaptation of the twentieth century’s most glamorous thriller. Following the triumphant success of Julia, Murray-Smith reunites with director Sarah Goodes to masterfully transform this seductive page-turner into an electrifying, world-premiere stage experience.
Mix Alfred Hitchcock’s classic spy thriller with a dash of Monty Python-style chaos, and you get THE 39 STEPS — a turbo-charged, Olivier and Tony Award-winning comedy smash. After thrilling more than 3 million fans across 39 countries — from London’s West End to Broadway — this international sensation is reimagined and coming to Australia.
La Ronde - A captivating new experience for the bold and the curious is heading to Sydney’s
Grand Electric this October
Enjoy the digitally remastered hit film like never before on a full-sized cinema screen with a live band and singers performing the iconic songs. With a soundtrack that marked a generation, Dirty Dancing in Concert promises to bring an enchanting and unique experience to the classic 80’s film.
Ladies! It’s time to embrace “The Change” with a night out, full of uncontrollable laughter, uplifting celebration and shared sisterhood!
La Ronde - A captivating new experience for the bold and the curious is heading to Sydney’s
Grand Electric this October
An unforgettable, heartwarming journey of self-discovery that has captivated audiences worldwide.
Sydney's iconic adults-only museum party returns in 2025 for a spooky, Halloween celebration
The party of the summer returns following a sell out season, don't miss your chance to be on the guest list at the hottest club in town.
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Sydney Opera House with the timeless Madama Butterfly. Enjoy an award-winning production plus dinner and midnight party options under the iconic sails."
Opera Up Late returns in 2026 with Reuben Kaye, dazzling voices, and a cheeky, queer twist on opera favourites. Expect music, glitz, and big laughs in a late-night party at the Sydney Opera House.
Opera Australia has announced the return of The Phantom of the Opera to Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour in 2026, launching the musical’s global 40th anniversary celebrations with a spectacular outdoor season.
Leah Purcell’s The Drover’s Wife becomes a powerful new opera — blending grand traditions with contemporary Aboriginal storytelling in a sweeping tale of survival, resilience, and the Australian High Country.
The best rock musical ever” (Rolling Stone) and winner of the Tony Award as Best Revival of a Musical, this genre-bending, fourth-wall-smashing sensation is no ordinary musical.
Australia’s premier celebration of spirits and craftsmanship returns to Sydney this winter, with the 2025 edition of the Sydney Spirits Festival taking over the iconic Overseas Passenger Terminal at Circular Quay from 11–13 July.
They picked the wrong play; the wrong director; the wrong cast… Where did they go right?
Discover the wonders of ancient Peru after dark! The Museum is open late for one last fiesta to celebrate Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru.
Sydneysiders, it’s time to dust off your picnic rugs and grab your mates—Pyrmont Festival is back for 2025! Mark your calendars for 17-18 May as Pirrama Park transforms into a buzzing hub of gourmet delights, award-winning wines, craft beers, gin, cocktails and live entertainment, all set against the stunning backdrop of Sydney Harbour.
Experience a concert of epic proportions when the Sydney Symphony Orchestra presents Gladiator Live in Concert.
With a truly hysterical book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan (Annie), and music and lyrics by Brooks himself, The Producers takes no prisoners in skewering classic Broadway – and creates a new Broadway classic in the process.
Be immersed in the Australian premiere of Wong Kar Wai’s cinematic masterpiece In The Mood For Love In Concert, as the poignant love story unfolds on a large HD screen, accompanied by a live 39-piece orchestra led by award-winning conductor Guy Noble.
Following an acclaimed 2024 event that sold out in record time, Theys at the Hayes returns with a brand-new line-up for another one-off performance during Sydney Mardi Gras.
A wild ride through the world of opera hosted by Reuben Kaye. With re-imagined opera hits, musical theatre classics and a few pop numbers along the way, this is a night you’ll never forget.
“What should I do? Plunge into the vortex of pleasure and drown there?” – Violetta
Musical Bang Bang is the best live musical you’ve never seen. Why?
Because it doesn’t exist yet. (It’s IMPROV, silly.)
A camera breaks and four friends conjure spirits (both spectral and alcoholic) as they unravel four interwoven narratives spanning seven centuries: a warped fairy tale about two sisters and a treehouse astronomer; ...
Dress up to the nines, kick up your heels and leave the crowds behind as you stroll towards the iconic sails and make it your most glamorous New Year ever.
A prince, a ball, a woman in flight. Will they find true love before midnight?
The world’s largest outdoor bed cinema returns for a summer-long season, featuring new king beds, breathtaking sunsets, and an epic lineup of fresh blockbusters.
Australia's own multi-platinum chart-topping global superstar The Kid LAROI has today shared his re-routed national Australian tour for November 2024, with two additional show dates set for Brisbane and Hobart.
Raise a glass and get ready for an unforgettable gin-venture as the Sydney Gin Festival returns, this time to the iconic Rosehill Gardens in Parramatta. From Friday 15 November to Saturday 16 November 2024, gin lovers are in for a spirited journey.
Winner of four Green Room Awards, this stunning new adaptation, based on the original Yiddish short story by Isaac Bashevis Singer, has been heralded as “profound”, “mesmerising”, “bracing and transformative".
Local legends Lime Cordiale will hit the road this October for a run of headline shows across Australia and New Zealand, playing their biggest rooms to date on their Enough Of The Sweet Talk Tour.
Join the celebration of the century as La Clique marks its 20th spectacular anniversary this October.
Witness an epic new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical masterpiece Sunset Boulevard, starring Sarah Brightman and an incredible cast of Australian theatre royalty. Read our review here!
Join Mudgee Wine + Food Festival for a day of culinary delight and family fun as the Mudgee Wine and Food Festival comes to Balmoral Beach Reserve!
Australia’s queen of comedy, Celeste Barber, has announced a 2024 Australian tour of her new show Backup Dancer.
For the first time ever, opera fills the intimate Hayes space with Benjamin Britten’s spine-chilling masterpiece The Turn of the Screw.
Neon Brush is a painting workshop in a unique retro-futuristic atmosphere. Immerse yourself in a fluorescent neon-lit setting to create your own work of art.
A unique dining experience you can enjoy with your partner, family and friends!
Susan Hill’s acclaimed ghost story comes dramatically alive in Stephen Mallatratt’s ingenious stage adaptation – “The most brilliantly effective spine-chiller you will ever encounter” (Daily Telegraph).
A unique dining experience you can enjoy with your partner, family and friends
Discover the music of Magical Movie Soundtracks at the Sydney Masonic Centre under the gentle glow of candlelight.
