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One night, countless laughs - The All Star Gala is Just For Laughs at rapid fire and full strength. Each year, Sydney’s Just For Laughs Festival brings comedians from every corner of the comedy world for a jam-packed, multi-day festival of laughs. A centrepiece of the festival is the star-studded All Star Gala - an event I attended for the first time this year, and one I’m certain will become a permanent fixture on my annual calendar. This year’s event was hosted at the icon

SmartFone FlickFest (SF3) is back for its 11th year, bigger, bolder, and better than ever. The 2026 Smartfone Flickfest (SF3) attracted more than 450 entries (!) from over 60 countries, reflecting SF3's truly global reach. This year's event is extra special with the Gala being held at iconic Sydney Opera House on January 23rd, 2026. Submissions for this year's festival came from filmmakers of all ages and walks of life. There were four year old entrants, and there were seve

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

Comedian and musician Reggie Watts returns to Sydney for Just For Laughs 2025 with his signature mix of music, improv, and absurdist comedy.

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

rtist Mark Maurangi Carrol has won the 2025 Mosman Art Prize for Blue boat (crowd on the island of Mangaia), a powerful reinterpretation of a historic Cook Islands photograph.

Over ten exciting days, Mosman will come alive with street parties, outdoor feasts, live music, cultural celebrations, and plenty of family fun. To help you plan your festival adventures, we’ve picked out some of the highlights you definitely won’t want to miss.

A powerful fusion of movement, music and storytelling, Sydney Dance Company’s Continuum unites three visionary choreographers – Stephen Page, Rafael Bonachela and Tra Mi Dinh – in a breathtaking exploration of connection, culture and creativity. Featuring two world premieres and one reimagined work, this dynamic triple bill showcases the richness of contemporary Australian dance, where contrasting styles flow together in one seamless continuum of expression.

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.

Discover how Marrickville grew into Sydney’s ultimate live music hub, with buzzing venues, breweries, and a creative spirit that refuses to fade.

A celebration for friends, family and neighbours running across 11 days, from October 23 to November 2. This biennial festival is more than just a date on the calendar - it’s a vibrant showcase of everything that makes Mosman so special. From the Mediterranean charm of Dinner on the Green, to the spectacle of the HMAS Penguin Freedom of Entry Parade, and festival favourites like Festival Street Party, Pet’s Day Out, and an open-air Halloween Cinema, the festival promises some

From lockdown sketches to iconic calendars, Jan Larsen captures the charm of Balmain life. “There’s always something that could be a...

Parramatta’s iconic Riverside Theatres is about to undergo a major glow up and the old venue is going to bow out in style with a...

Explore Roaring Stories’ Spring Reading Guide and find your next favourite book.

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

Parramatta’s iconic Roxy Theatre is facing an uncertain future. In the heart of Parramatta, a city booming with infrastructure and...

Get ready to celebrate words, stories and creativity as Parramatta’s Lit! festival transforms local venues this September. Lit! isn’t...

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.

Explore the top film festivals happening in Sydney from late 2025 into early 2026. From indie gems to science fiction, Jewish cinema to Japanese storytelling, this guide has something for every film lover.