Insider's Guide

Indulge in culinary delights this holiday season at Darling Harbour. Find the best spots for a festive feast, whether it’s with a date, workmates, friends or family.

This festive season, think outside the box and wrap up a fun experience instead. Darling Harbour’s got tastes, treats and experiences to suit all tastes.

Why go overseas when you can get some of the best experiences in the world right here in Sydney? Here’s our list of the best places for a weekend away in Darling Harbour.

Back in 2016 Sydney lost its most iconic movie theatre. In 2023 the new, rebuilt IMAX Darling Harbour will reopen with one of the world’s biggest screens.

From Indigenous motifs to contemporary masterpieces, these sculptures offer a diverse range of experiences that will leave you educated, inspired, and eager to explore more!

Darling Harbour is full of incredible street and public art. Check out our guide to find the best of it.

Got some time to kill with the little ones in Sydney? Get down to the waterfront and tick off our list of the seven best things to do with kids in Darling Harbour.

Want to get active but don’t fancy the gym or the treadmill? Here are 6 ways to workout for free at Sydney’s favourite harbourside precinct.

Kiddo giggles by day, grown-up glam by night – dive into the best of the Fringe Festival experience.

Dive into laughs, magic and more these spring school holidays.

At ‘Dancers’ Alley’, all are welcome to make their move.

Celebrating Father’s Day on a budget? We’ve got your covered with ideas at all price ranges.

We ate our way around Sydney to bring you Darling Harbour’s 10 best noodle dishes. From wok fried pippies to pad Thai - get ready for the best of Asia in the heart of Sydney.

When the food’s this beautiful it’d be rude not to take a photo for the Gram!

Embrace the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ global spirit with a foodie journey at Darling Harbour.

It's ‘cuffing season’! Yep, that’s right – when the temperature drops, the heart warms up. Cuffing season is that magical time of the year when single folks are on the lookout to find someone special to snuggle up with during the chilly months. But hey, couples and friends, don't feel left out; there’s plenty of winter love for everyone. Darling Harbour is turning into a cosy haven for lovebirds and buddies alike. Whether you’re wrapped up in love or looking for some huggable company, Darling Harbour’s got you covered like your favourite blanket.

Darling Harbour hosts some of Sydney’s best live gigs - From concerts under the sun and DJs until dawn, to world-class arena acts.

Step inside a night sky masterpiece by urban Aboriginal artist Jacob Nash at Pier Street Underpass in Darling Harbour, and connect with the stories that bind land, people, and the cosmos