Operation Art is an annual exhibition of over 800 artworks by New South Wales school children ranging in age from kindergarten to Year 10. The exhibition is...
Sydney Events
The stunning harbour city of Sydney sparkles with exciting events held all year round. From the world-famous New Year’s Eve celebrations to iconic theatre acts, Vivid Sydney’s festival of light, exciting sports tournaments, and everything else in between, Sydney’s event calendar has something to offer everyone.
When you combine all these events and factor in Sydney’s incredible weather and beautiful beaches, with a dash of cosmopolitan culture for good measure, you’ve got the perfect recipe for a magical experience.
Upcoming Sydney Music Festivals & Sporting Events Calendar
It’s no secret that Sydneysiders love the outdoors especially when there is wine and food in the picture. The Hunter Valley Wine and Food Festival is a well-loved annual event that only continues to grow each year; showcasing the diverse food and wine culture of this part of Australia. Indulge in the best regional produce, downed with premium local wines at the Taste of Sydney festival, while the Bastille Festival adds a deliciously rich culinary experience that only the French can provide. So make sure to bring along an appetite and come thirsty.
Sydney is a hot spot for creatives from all around the world, and this is something celebrated in the numerous art and film events held throughout the year. Scare yourself silly at A Night of Horror International Film Festival, be amazed at fascinating flicks at the Sydney Film Festival, or watch a classic film at one of the open-air cinemas. In fact, Sydney is known for being home to some of the best film experiences in the world.
Just like the rest of Australia, Sydney has its fair share of diverse festivals, too. Each of them unique and special in its own way, these festivals are worth travelling for. Thousands of people fly across the globe to attend the legendary Mardi Gras festivities, but don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes for the St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival.
Adrenaline, you say? There’s lots of that here, too: The Australian Open of Surfing is undoubtedly the ultimate sports festival. Surfing is the main star, while BMX comps and skating act as the supporting cast. The Sydney Harbour Regatta is a breathtaking display of over 200 keelboats competing in the sparkling seas of the Sydney Harbour.
Check out what’s happening this weekend, or better yet, spontaneously join in a festival or event! Be sure to check out the calendar as Sydney’s events are always changing.
Operation Art is an annual exhibition of over 800 artworks by New South Wales school children ranging in age from kindergarten to Year 10. The exhibition is held at the Armory Gallery at Sydney Olympic Park each year...
Visit the wonderful Sculpture by the Sea festival and see over 100 sculptures by various artists from all over the world. This is a free exhibition. Apart from enjoying an array of displays, sculptures and exhibits, you...
Sculpture in the Vineyards is a 16-day-long annual arts and culture event held at vineyards in the Wollombi Valley and the Wollombi Village. The vineyards are the site of over 41 indoor and 52 large sculptures created...
Come down to the beautiful Wahroonga Park for a day of food, wine, fun and sunshine this October! With an array of brilliant wineries from NSW and all over Australia, this is your opportunity to taste and purchase...
CeBIT Australia
International Convention Centre Sydney, Sydney, NSW29 October 2019 to 31 October 2019
CeBIT Australia is the country’s leading event and trade show for B2B technology and IT professionals, start-ups, SME’s, and members of the government. The program of events encompasses everything to do with...
Art & About Sydney is a program that runs all year round and which exhibits temporary art pieces in public spaces around Sydney. You will find a range of interesting artworks and installations in unexpected spaces...
Festival of Fisher’s Ghost
Multiple Locations, Campbelltown, NSW01 November 2019 to 10 November 2019
The Festival of Fisher’s Ghost takes place every November in Campbelltown to commemorate one of Australia’s most famous ghosts, Frederick Fisher. The historic event dates back to 1956, and today is an important...
The Real Festival is an annual event showcasing Australia’s most renowned theatre performers and creative artists at the Nepean River in Penrith. The unique outdoor setting provides a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience...
The Sydney International Art Series showcases ground-breaking past and present artworks from all over the world each summer. The event, an initiative of the New South Wales Government, takes place over several months at...
The Sydney Open is a 2-day event that offers a chance to explore the city’s most historic and significant buildings, religious structures and architectural monuments. Come and be a part of this event and explore some of...
Every year, Australians come together to celebrate the most popular horse race on the calendar, Melbourne Cup Day. The Melbourne Cup is the premier event of the Spring Racing Carnival and is held on the first Tuesday in...
Colour Run Sydney is the most fun 5km run event in Australia where runners can run, skip, walk or dance their way around the course whilst they get flung with colour. This is an un-timed event where participants of all...
The Newtown Festival is a yearly event produced by the Newton Neighbourhood Centre to support those who need assistance in the local community. With a range of live musical performances, art exhibitions and a dog show...
The Sydney Architecture Festival is an annual event that showcases not just architecture, but the most iconic establishments in Sydney and the stories behind them. The event seeks to promote a better understanding of...
Electronic Music Conference
Dr Chau Chak Wing Building, Ultimo, NSW13 November 2019 to 17 November 2019
The Electronic Music Conference is an annual music festival in Sydney, and a leading industry event in Asia Pacific. More than a showcase of electronic music, the festival brings together industry professionals and...
The Japanese Film Festival in Sydney is a yearly event that runs in November every year at Event Cinemas on George Street. Each year, dozens of films are screened during the festival which celebrates the unique culture...
Rally Australia is an annual car rally event held at Coffs Coast in northern New South Wales; one of the world’s biggest and most challenging motorsport events in the world. The event is known for its unpredictable...
Christmas in Narellan is a free yearly event that is all about giving back to the community during the Christmas season. It aims to help support the community by raising funds that would sustain them the rest of the...
Loy Krathong is a traditional Thai festival that is celebrated annually in the city of Parramatta in Sydney, is also known as the ‘festival of lights’. The date of the festival is marked by the appearance of the full...
The Newcastle 500 is a supercar motor racing event held at the Newcastle Street Circuit in November each year. Attracting thousands of visitors, the Newcastle 500 runs over 3 days with qualifying races that decide the...
Ironman 70.3 Western Sydney
Sydney International Regatta Centre, Castlereagh, NSW23 November 2019 to 24 November 2019
Experience the iconic Ironman 70.3 (kilometre) race in Western Sydney this November; part of the international series of Ironman events, it’s sure to thrill sports fans and spectators alike. An Ironman 70.3 is...
Sydney Santa Spectacular
Panthers Penrith Rugby Leagues Club, Penrith, NSW23 November 2019 to 26 December 2019
The Sydney Santa Spectacular is back again with Western Sydney’s biggest event of the year bringing together thousands of people in this amazing Christmas event. With more rides, attractions, activities and...
The Martin Place Christmas Concert and Tree Lighting is an annual holiday event. It takes place at Martin Place, located in the heart of Sydney’s central business district late in November. Martin Place Christmas...
NSW Open Golf Championship
Twin Creeks Golf & Country Club, Luddenham, NSW28 November 2019 to 01 December 2019
The NSW Open Golf Championship showcases the best golfers in Australasia, with the historic event tracing its roots back to 1931 – even before the Sydney Harbour Bridge was built! Interested players may enter as...
L’Étape Australia is a cycling race sponsored by le Tour de France that runs around the Snowy Mountains in New South Wales. As the largest Tour de France cycling race held outside of France, L’Étape...
The Bondi to Bronte Ocean Swim is a popular competition that runs from Bondi Beach, around Mackenzie’s Point and down to Bronte Beach. The distance covered is between 2.1 – 2.4kms (dependent on conditions) and...
The Australian Open Golf Tournament is the most prestigious golf tournament in Australian and is considered one of the best in the world. Run by Golf Australia, the Australian Open Golf Tournament is the oldest...
The Campbelltown City Christmas Carols is an annual carolling event that takes place at the Campbelltown Stadium on the first Saturday of December, although it was originally held in the Campbelltown Arts Centre. The...
The Coogee Family Fun Day is an annual Christmas event that takes place by the Coogee seaside. It’s considered the unofficial start of the festive season, and it’s a great way to get your holiday shopping in. Coogee...
The Matsuri Japan Festival in Sydney is the biggest Japanese festival in town. It takes place at Tumbalong Park in Darling Harbour every December to honour the cultural contributions of Japan to Australia. The full-day...
Narrabeen Lakes Festival is held each year early in the month of December. The two-day summer event is free to the public and is held at a lakeside location in Narrabeen. All ages are welcome to attend the festivities...
Carols by the Sea is an annual community event that invites all to celebrate the festive season. It offers a unique way to share the Christmas cheer through song in seaside locations in and around Sydney. In the past...
Christmas Wonderland Sydney Showground
Crossroads Homemaker Centre, Casula, NSW18 December 2019 to 24 December 2019
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The festive season will come alive in the days leading up to Santa’s arrival with the Christmas Wonderland. There’s no better way to get into the Christmas spirit! The Christmas Wonderland is a great experience for...
If you are in Sydney around Christmas time, don’t miss the most popular Christmas event known as Carols in the Domain. This huge event is a massive Christmas celebration where families come together to sing along to...
Christmas Eve is celebrated on the 24th of December and is celebrated all over the world. Christmas Day in Sydney is a public holiday and is, therefore, a wonderful time to stop, reflect and spend time with family and...
Christmas Day is celebrated on the 25th of December and is celebrated all over the world. Christmas in Sydney is a public holiday and is, therefore, a wonderful time to stop, reflect and spend time with family and...
Boxing Day is a massive public holiday in Australia and the best thing about being in Sydney is that there are so many options for how to spend your day. From sporting events, cinema releases, shopping sprees or family...
The Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race is a huge sporting event in Australia which is held on Boxing Day each year. Attracting some of the best sailing crews in the world, the race travels from Sydney, 630 nautical miles...
There are only a few events that are celebrated worldwide, with New Year’s being celebrated in every corner of the earth. Whether it’s the fireworks on the Sydney Harbour Bridge or the Ball Drop at Times Square, New...
Field Day is a massive music festival held on New Year’s Day in The Domain gardens each year. With a huge line-up of international acts, Field Day is a great way to start off the new year with the sun shining and...
New Years Day falls on the 1st of January each year, in the height of the Australian summer. It has been designated as a public holiday which allows many people to have a relaxing day off work. Even though there may be...
The ATP Cup is a world-class tennis competition held at the NSW Tennis Centre at Sydney Olympic Park; starting in January 2020 (replacing the Sydney International). With plenty of seeded stars as well as young up and...
The Parkes Elvis Festival is held in January each year as it coincides with the birthday of the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley. The festival started back in the 1990s and has been growing every year, now with over...
The Sydney Festival is a huge event which started in 1977 and is now held over 19 days in January each year. With over 100 events in cutting-edge theatre, music, cabaret, dance and visual art, come down to this family...
Movies by the Boulevard is hosted at Cathy Freeman Park at Sydney Olympic Park; a free event and suitable for all ages. Each year the program attracts thousands of people to Olympic park to enjoy a night out watching...
Mov’in Bed is Australia’s first and only cinema where you can watch your favourite movie outdoors and in the comfort of a cosy bed! Have you ever been to the cinema and wished you were watching the movie in comfort of...
The Tamworth Country Music Festival is the largest country music festival held in Australia and takes place in January each year. Held since 1973, the Tamworth Country Music Festival runs over 2 weeks and is a...
Opera in the Domain is an open-air musical extravaganza held each year in the Domain Gardens, Sydney. Hosted in January each year in the height of summer, Opera in the Domain attracts tens of thousands of people during...
As there is a large community of Chinese-Australians living in New South Wales, Sydneysiders love celebrating Chinese New Year each year. 2020 is the year of the Rat. Although this festival is celebrated all across the...
One of the largest celebrations held throughout the country year after year is Australia Day. Celebrated on January 26th, Australia day is a public holiday that honours the arrival of the first British Fleet on...
The Yabun Festival is an annual celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture; held every year on Australia day (January 26th) on the traditional lands of the Gadigal people at Victoria Park in Camperdown...
Come to Mount Panorama and to witness one of the biggest car races on Australia’s racing calendar. Considered to be the launching point for the Australian motorsport season, the Bathurst 12 Hour is held in the height of...
The Sydney 7s is an annual rugby tournament that makes up part of the Australian Sevens. For two days, spectators are treated to non-stop action, incredible running, and long passes plus entertainment and live music...
Sydney Morning Herald Sun Run
Dee Why Beach & Manly Beach, Manly, NSW01 February 2020 to 02 February 2020
The Sydney Morning Herald Sun Run was first started in 1983, with just 101 participants and today raises hundreds of thousands of dollars for charity. The event takes place at the Manly Life Saving Club and there are a...
The Sun Run and Cole Classic is an annual sporting event held in Sydney’s most famous northern beaches, with the events take place over a weekend in February to benefit charity. The kick-off happens on Saturday, with a...
Each year, Taronga Zoo hosts the Twilight at Taronga festival, which is a summer concert series with an array of fantastic musical acts over 17 days. Taronga Zoo is a world-class zoo located in the city of Sydney, right...
Surfest is the largest surfing festival in the southern hemisphere. The event sees over 700 competitors from more than two-dozen countries who attend the event. This year, Surfest will commence at The Lake Mac Festival...
Head down to Bondi Beach for a night amongst the stars as you enjoy the warm summer evenings at the Openair Cinemas. Each year in January to March, Sydneysiders are treated to an amazing program of cinema, live music...
Blue Mountains Ukulele Festival
Multiple Locations, Katoomba, NSW07 February 2020 to 09 February 2020
The Blue Mountains Ukulele Festival is the largest ukulele event in the Southern Hemisphere. Organized by the Blue Mountains Ukulele Group, the award-winning festival takes place around February each year at the...
Tropfest is a short film festival which started in 1993 and is held each year in venues all around Sydney. Each year, Tropfest creates a “Tropfest Signature Item” of which informs the subject matter of the short films...
Australian Surf Rowers League Open
Mollymook Beach, Mollymook, NSW14 February 2020 to 16 February 2020
The Australian Surf Rowers League Open is a major surf boat racing event in Australia. The first open was held in 1997 in Terrigal, and today there are several divisions for both men and women of all ages to compete at...
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is an annual pride parade celebrating the LGBT community. Attended by hundreds of thousands of people annually, the Mardi Gras is one of the biggest events of the year. Sydney Gay...
Australian Boardriders Battle finals are held at Newcastle Beach by Surfing Australia and are officially sanctioned by the World Surf League. This allows Australian WSL Championship Tour male and female surfers the...
The annual Australian Bowl-riding Championships was the first national skateboard competition in the country. It’s an all-inclusive competition that welcomes Australian skateboarders from all ages and skill levels to...
No, it’s not a ten-pin bowling activity or venue. BOWL-A-RAMA Bondi is Australia’s biggest skateboarding competition that’s held annually over a weekend each February in Bondi Park near Bondi Beach. BOWL-A-RAMA Bondi is...
The Roaring 20s Festival in Sydney is a celebration of all things 1920’s through luxurious high teas, extravagant balls, music, vintage vehicles, and much more. It takes place in conjunction with the All That Jazz...
The Greek Festival of Sydney is an annual event that is held in February/March each year in Darling Harbour. It’s a massive celebration of all aspects of the Greek culture and it’s organised by the Greek Orthodox...
The Sydney Harbour Challenge is a man Outrigger Canoe Race and is one of Australia’s most prestigious events in this sport. Each year, the event attracts over 800 competitors and is quickly becoming one of the most...
Volleyfest is an annual Australian volleyball event that takes place over 10 days in March at Manly Beach. It is the premier event of Australian beach volleyball and has been recognised for creating a platform that...
The Sydney Design Festival is an event that aims to help visitors understand and explore various facets of design in all forms. Through exhibitions and the people behind it, visitors can learn about the future of...
The Thirlmere Festival of Steam is a fun community event held at the NSW Rail Museum in Autumn each year. Come along with your family and friends and explore this beautiful little town as you enjoy the festival...
The Sydney Harbour Regatta is hosted in the Autumn months of March each year by the Middle Harbour Yacht Club. Over 200 keelboats compete through Sydney Harbour and along the NSW coast with 26 divisions running over 10...
In 2020, the Sydney Opera House will host its 8th All About Women event. This event celebrates ideas and themes around feminism and empowerment for women both in Australia and internationally. The All About Women...
MindBodySpirit Festival
International Convention Centre Sydney, Sydney, NSW12 March 2020 to 15 March 2020
The MindBodySpirit Festival is Sydney’s biggest gathering for health, wellbeing, and holistic treatments; taking place over several days at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney. The event is open to everyone...
The Parramasala Festival celebrates the many cultures and traditions of those living in Australia and, in particular, Sydney. The festival runs over three days in March each year and attracts over 35,000 visitors during...
The Biennale of Sydney is a visual arts festival which provides a platform for commissioned pieces of art to be displayed to the public. Aimed at presenting thought-provoking pieces of art, the Biennale of Sydney first...
St. Patricks Day is a cultural festival held on the 17th of March each year which celebrates Saint Patrick, the patron Saint of Ireland. In Sydney, St Patricks Day is often celebrated by getting together with friends in...