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Photograph: Prudence Upton
Photograph: Prudence Upton

Talks and discussions in Sydney

Find upcoming talks, panel discussions and lectures around town

Olivia Gee
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When it comes to pondering the important questions in life, Sydney isn’t one to back down. The city is never short of enthralling talks, panel discussions and Q&As on every topic and experience under the sun.

Sydneysiders looking to lap up specialised knowledge can check out big headline festivals like All About Women and the Festival of Dangerous Ideas, or nab tickets to hear from international speakers on the subjects they know best. Plus, there are many venues that host talks throughout the year from local speakers, such as the Ethics Centre and the School of Life.

Once you’ve fed your mind, fill your belly at Sydney’s best restaurants and nourish your soul at the best spas in the city.

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If the latest series of The Summit has got you inspired to up your outdoor game, we’ve got news for you. Bear Grylls – the globally-renowned adventurer, award-winning TV host and author – will return to Sydney in January 2025, with a show named after his life motto: “courage, kindness . . . and never give up!” The Never Give Up tour will pop up in Sydney for one night only on Wednesday, January 29 – and it’s set to be a pretty darn inspiring evening. After finding fame as one of the youngest people to climb Mount Everest at age 23, only 18 months after breaking his back in a parachuting accident, Grylls has gone on to become one of the most well-known adventurers in the world.  The real-life action man will be starting his Aussie tour in Perth on January 23, before heading to Melbourne for a show on January 28. Grylls will be appearing on stage at Sydney’s International Convention Centre (ICC) on Wednesday, January 29 2025, before finishing his stint down under in Brisbane on February 1. “I’m really proud to be bringing my live show to theatres across Australia in January. The clear goal is to encourage that spirit of adventure in us, all of us. This tour feels like the right moment to be doing this, where we need to foster the spirit of courage, kindness and never giving up in all of us,” said Grylls. Pre-sale for tickets has already begun, and general sale starts on Thursday, May 9 from 10am. Tickets start at $89 per person, and you can score yours over here.    Stay in the

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