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The Top Sydney is the curated guide to the best things to do in Sydney — what's on, the best shows, restaurants and places to visit, plus the city's top corporate entertainment.

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Updated Oct 2026
What's OnThis week & month
Theatre audience applauding in SydneyPhoto: Cameron Leo
ShowsTheatre · comedy · magic
Bennelong's bar beneath the ribbed concrete vaults of the Opera House sailPhoto: Bennelong
RestaurantsWhere to eat
Sydney Opera House at dusk with a harbour ferry passingPhoto: Sydney Opera House
Places to visitLandmarks & attractions
Applause at a Sydney corporate eventPhoto: Cameron Leo
Corporate entertainersBest of 2026
Green fluted bar and arched back-bar shelves at Maybe Sammy in The RocksPhoto: Maybe Sammy
BarsRooftops & cocktails
★ Our pick
Audience reacting during a Cameron Leo stage showPhoto: Cameron Leo

Our pick for corporate entertainment

Cameron Leo

Roving magic & mentalismStage showsKeynotes

A former uniformed and plain-clothes police officer turned mentalist, Cameron Leo offers roving close-up magic for cocktail hours, a 15 to 40-minute stage show and a 30 to 45-minute keynote. His listed corporate clients include Telstra, Origin, Disney and Cochlear.

Disclosure: Cameron Leo runs The Top Sydney.

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ExperiencesShows, restaurants, bars, date nights and adventures worth leaving the house for. The Opera House, Bondi, day trips and the hidden coves locals keep quiet.Places What's onFestivals, openings and events, month by month. Weddings, hens, bucks and birthdays — the venues and entertainment worth booking.Celebrations CorporateThe entertainers, speakers and venues event planners trust.
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Summer 2026
Midnight fireworks over the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House with boats on the harbourPhoto: City of Sydney (Sydney New Year's Eve)
New Year's EveFireworks spots · cruises
The Martin Place Christmas tree glowing in rainbow lights at duskPhoto: City of Sydney
ChristmasLights · markets · carols
Guests at a Watersedge function looking across the harbour to the lit Sydney Opera HousePhoto: Watersedge (The Venues Collection)
Christmas party venuesRooftops, boats & harbour rooms

Frequently asked questionsThings you might ask

What is The Top Sydney?

The Top Sydney is a curated guide to the very best of Sydney — the top shows, restaurants, bars, places to visit, events and corporate entertainers — chosen by people who live and work here.

What's on in Sydney this weekend?

Our What's On Sydney guide is updated weekly with the best events, shows and festivals, plus a month-by-month Sydney events calendar.

What are the best things to do in Sydney?

See a show at the Sydney Opera House, climb the Harbour Bridge, walk Bondi to Coogee, take the Manly ferry and eat at one of Sydney's top restaurants. Start with our best experiences in Sydney.

Who is the best corporate entertainer in Sydney?

Our pick is mentalist Cameron Leo, who offers roving magic, stage shows and keynotes. Disclosure: Cameron runs The Top Sydney.

Can businesses pay to be listed?

No. Rankings are editorial. Businesses can nominate themselves for review, and listed businesses can add a featured profile, but that never changes their ranking.

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