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The festive season has officially arrived as Nelly Robinson's "Story of Christmas” menu starts at NEL. This November, acclaimed chef Nelly Robinson and the team invite diners to unwrap the magic of the festive season through food with the return of The Story of Christmas, a dazzling, 12-course degustation menu at NEL restaurant. This year’s iteration brings together nostalgic flavours, reimagined classics, and forgotten traditions from across the globe. Menu highlights inclu

SmartFone Flick Fest (SF3) is back for its 11th year, bigger, bolder, and on the iconic Sydney Opera House Stage. This 11th installment of the festival attracted more than 450 entries (!) from over 60 countries, reflecting SF3’s truly global reach.. Submissions came from filmmakers aged four to 79, including creators living with disability, neuro-diverse school groups, and Indigenous filmmakers supported through SF3’s workshops. The festival kicks off on Friday 23 January , w

Intimate yet spectacular, La Ronde Is brimming with talent and charisma By Rita Bratovich Scott Maidment and the Strut & Fret team have curated a beautiful selection of theatrical sweets and presented them as delicacies on a plate that is La Ronde . This production feels more intimate and pure in the way it allows the performers to be the central focus.  The La Ronde performers have enough personality to fill the spacious theatre tenfold. Expertise, sexiness, humour, and char

Three masters come together for Sydney Dance Company’s stunning new triple bill, Continuum . Continuum  is the perfect title for this trio of works. Rafael Bonachela’s Spell , Tra Mi Dinh’s Somewhere between ten and fourteen, and Stephen Page’s Unungkati Yantatja – one with the other , are each completely distinct pieces, yet there is a flow and feeling of connection between them.  First, Spell, which opens auspiciously with a solo dancer and no music. The sole figure moves o

Strut & Fret delivers yet another mind-blowing show featuring a stunning troupe of international stars.  By Rita Bratovich If you have never seen a Strut & Fret show, then you have never seen just how magnificent humans can be. This company brings together acts from around the world, artists who are at the pinnacle of their craft, performers who can make you gasp, cheer, laugh and even cry.  When creators, Scott Maidment and Sarah Stewart, met some 25 years ago, it was like a

Reflecting on a season of resilience and renewal for Sydney’s beloved AFL team - The Sydney Swans. As the 2025 AFL season draws to a close, the Sydney Swans find themselves at a pivotal juncture. Emerging from the shadow of a disappointing Grand Final loss in 2024, the 2025 season was a journey of introspection and rejuvenation. Under the guidance of new head coach Dean Cox, the Swans aimed to recalibrate and rebuild. A Season of Challenges & Triumphs The season began with ca

Expect the unexpected when Reggie Watts returns to Sydney for Just For Laughs 2025. The comedian, musician and master improviser brings his genre-bending one-man show to the Sydney Opera House this November, blending stand-up, music and surreal comedy in a night of unrepeatable brilliance. Don’t miss this boundary-breaking performance from one of comedy’s most inventive minds.

Have you ever wanted to sing at the Sydney Opera House? Make your Christmas unforgettable and join the Sydney Philharmonia Christmas...

Sydney chef, Nelly Robinson, is serving up fast food with a fine dining twist at NEL Restaurant. If you haven’t yet descended the stairs...

Tropfest returns to Sydney in 2026 with outdoor screenings, workshops, and $100K in prizes. Entries open 1 Dec. Don’t miss the world’s biggest short film festival.

Grab your front row seat, Sydney Fringe Festival is about to transform Sydney into a vibrant hub of theatre, cabaret, music and more....

Fool’s Paradise lands at Sydney’s Entertainment Quarter from 29 August–12 October 2025. Expect world-class circus, comedy, burlesque, and family-friendly fun as part of the Sydney Fringe Festival.

Eternity Playhouse reopens for Sydney Fringe 2025, hosting the Off Broadway Hub from September 2–27. Discover a vibrant lineup of theatre, dance, music and cabaret in one of Darlinghurst’s most iconic cultural spaces.

Discover the history of the Griffiths Teas Building in Surry Hills — one of Sydney’s most distinctive flat-iron buildings. From its origins as a tea warehouse to its modern rebirth as luxury apartments and home to Chin Chin restaurant.

CorePlus has arrived in Darlinghurst, bringing its iconic Hot Pilates, Reformer, and Infrared Strength classes to Sydney. Explore the new studio, class styles, intro offers and what sets CorePlus apart.

Discover the best fitness and wellness studios in Surry Hills and Darlinghurst. From hot mat Pilates and yoga to reformer classes and strength training, here’s where locals go to move, sweat and feel good.

Discover the haunting true story of Ruth Alma Brandt, a glamorous socialite whose 1926 murder in a Darlinghurst apartment revealed a twisted tale of love, lies, and betrayal.

Atlassian co-founder Mike Cannon-Brookes just bought a $15.2 million Darlinghurst penthouse with city views, luxe finishes, and a full-scale bar — and it’s available to rent for $7000 a week.

Fresh Eats, New Restaurants and After-Dark Energy: What’s New in Surry Hills and Darlo More on Surry Hills Get ready to taste, toast and...

Craving a proper Sunday roast? Explore Surry Hills and Darlinghurst’s best roast dinners — from pub classics and daily rotisserie meats to gourmet twists with rich gravy, crispy potatoes and Yorkshire puddings.