Australia » Entertainment in Sydney

Sydney boasts a full roster of musical, theatrical and artistic activity through the year, from the formal including the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, the Sydney Theatre Company, the Sydney Dance Company, and the Archibald Prize to festivals, including the Sydney Festival, a celebration of free performances throughout January.

Other attractions include the historic Rocks district and Hyde Park Barracks. Ocean world, Sydney Aquarium, and Taronga Zoo are popular, as are the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Luna Park, the Sydney Mint and Sydney Tower and Sydney Chinatown. Sydney contains a large array of lush parks and gardens, which attract visitors all year round. Sydney has some remarkable natural areas and open spaces situated within the city centre, many of them dating back to the first settlers.

Sydney contains a large array of lush parks and gardens, which attract visitors all year round. Sydney has some remarkable natural areas and open spaces situated within the city centre, many of them dating back to the first settlers.

Notable parks include the Chinese Garden of Friendship, the Royal Botanical Gardens and Hyde Park (which is named after London's Hyde Park). The city as a whole contains several national parks, including the Royal National Park, the second oldest national park in the world.