Music
The best bars and pubs in Sydney for live music
Contrary to contemporary yarns, there are still pubs and bars that host live music in Sydney, and we're all for it.
Music and nightlife
Your guide to live music and nightlife in Sydney
Nightlife
The best clubs in Sydney
Sydney loves to party – here's where to go for a big sesh on the dancefloor.
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Your guide to Sydney's music scene
Music
The best music venues in Sydney
From intimate stages to blow-out arenas, here are the best spots for feeling the guttural punch of live sounds.
Comedy
How to not be a dickhead at music festivals
Summer festival season is all about enjoying yourself, here’s how to do it without being a knob.
Music
Deadly songs about Australia
From the infectious pop of Jessica Mauboy to the hard-hitting activism of Dispossessed.
Latest music news
Music
Drake Sydney: Tickets, times and everything else you need to know
Champagne Papi is bringing the Anita Max Win tour to the Harbour City – read this before you go
Music
Hans Zimmer – the world-famous movie soundtrack composer – is coming to Sydney this April
He penned the scores for huge movies including Inception, Dune and The Lion King – and you could hear them performed with a live orchestra in Sydney
Music
Charli xcx has landed in Australia, so here’s how to live your best brat summer
Laneway Festival 2025 is in full swing – here's how to party like a brat, and where Charli xcx might be partying
Music
Troye Sivan's euphoric Sydney show gave me hope for the future
In a world that's rife with division, the collective joy of a pop show on Sydney's stunning harbour reminds you of the magic of being human
Music
Childish Gambino has cancelled his Sydney shows – here's what you need to know
The multi-talented star has canned the New World Tour in Australia and New Zealand – Sydney's Gambino fans will have to wait
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Upcoming gigs and parties
Music
Sunset Variations
This free-to-attend gig series is bringing some of Australia's most fascinating electronic and ambient artists to one of the city's most magical sunset spots
Millers Point
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A Day On The Green – Fatboy Slim
The party-ready legend and high-energy musician is returning to Australia next month, playing amongst the vines in beautiful Bowral
Bowral
Music
Sunset Sessions at Cockatoo Island
Get your Saturday nights started with sunsets, songs, storytelling and grazing boxes
Sydney
Your guide to Sydney nightlife
Restaurants
Where to sober up in Sydney
Keep your hangover at the helm with a cheat sheet for a satisfying late-night meal in Sydney that’ll bring you back to your senses.
Bars
Late night venues without a lockout
Outside the lockout zone there are plenty of late-night options in town to keep your evening rolling along.
Clubs
Sydney's party crews
Meet the people that make sure you have a dancefloor destination every weekend.
Nightlife
The best clubs in Sydney
Sydney loves to party, we'll party on the roof, in the basement, by the pool – get around it.
Bars
The best pick up bars in Sydney
In these days of app-based dating the idea of meeting someone in the real world can sound fanciful, but we swear, it happens.