Things To Do | URBAN LIST SYDNEY

Welcome to How I Holiday, a series of travel stories and recommendations shared by friends of Urban List from Aotearoa and Australia.

Grab your credit card, these are the best places to shop in Singapore.

The Biennale of Sydney is officially back for 2026—and it’s going to be bigger, more widespread, and more community-focused than ever.

Long layover? Delayed flight? Arrived aggressively early because you don’t trust airport traffic? Good news: if you’re stuck at Changi, you’ve landed at the only airport where killing time feels suspiciously like a lifestyle upgrade.

Need a present like… yesterday? Our edit of the best gift cards proves last-minute can still be thoughtful. 

If you’re plotting a 2026 escape, consider this your sign. Just a short, direct flight from Australia’s east coast, Auckland delivers a big-break energy with minimal travel time.

Sydney is celebrating Lunar New Year 2026 with epic banquets, luminous lanterns and cultural performances to welcome the Year of the Horse.

Ed Sheeran returns to Australia in 2026, fresh off the release of his newest album, Play.

This cult-favourite fitness studio is where high-intensity training meets endorphin-fuelled energy, serious results and community—and this Mardis Gras they’re showing up.

When you’re shopping for her, you just can’t phone it in. This hand-picked edit will have