Groove to local and international artists at the Northern Beaches Music Festival Get set to enjoy the best local and international artists live on stage this 2 and 3 November for a weekend of performances, food and fun at Narrabeen. Multi-genre world...

UNTIL SEPTEMBER 29   This exhibition examines the profound impact of rituals on culture, community and daily life. It also explores the deeply personal ways individuals can create and enact their own ritual practices. Art Space on The Concourse Free visitchatswood.com.au ...

It’s hard to find authentic Italian food in Sydney for this fussy author, who has grown up with homecooked Sicilian food. Sale Pepe, located in the bustling Brookvale brewery district, is an absolute gem of a restaurant. It combines my love...

There’s something quite special about seeing top-quality theatre in an intimate setting, with the backdrop of  Sydney Harbour in full view. The Ensemble Theatre in Kirribilli has been a stalwart of the Sydney arts scene for 66 years, surviving the challenging...

Spring is coming, and it’s time for the North Shore to come alive and ‘emerge’ from winter with a wide variety of outdoor activities, music and fun for the whole family at the Emerge Festival. From 1 September to 13 October,...

The countdown has begun for Manly Jazz 2024. Kicking off from 20 to 22 September the festival will see the much-anticipated return of renowned artist James Valentine to the line-up. Hosted by Northern Beaches Council, Australia’s longest-running jazz festival will bring over...

See a stellar line-up of authors in Avalon The second Northern Beaches Readers Festival, which will be held from 27 to 29 September in Avalon, offers a wide range of author talks and panels to suit every reader, whatever their preferred...

AUGUST 30-OCTOBER 30   Clay on Country celebrates the richness of ceramic practice in the Central Desert Region. Diverse and eclectic, this exhibition includes the works of more than forty artists. The artists have produced accomplished, insightful and contemporary works that reflect...

The whole family will enjoy this annual Mosman event From its humble Balmoral beginnings in 2018, a pop-up event called ‘Rethink Rubbish’ has morphed into the annual Seaside Scavenge and Sustainability Fair, which will be held on 22 September. Locals will gather...

Ring in spring with music, comedy and performances The Sydney Fringe Festival has arrived for the very first time on the North Shore and is set to entertain with music, theatre, comedy and dance this September. The 30-day event is the largest...