Sydney Events

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...

The Archibald Prize is an art competition which awards the best portrait of a person who is distinguished in art, science or politics. The prize was first awarded in 1921, and today is a coveted art competition that has...

The Martin Place Christmas Tree is an annual holiday event. It takes place at Martin Place, located in the heart of Sydney’s central business district late in November and running through to New Year’s even...

In keeping with current restrictions, Woolworths Carols in the Domain in 2020 will be held at the Aware Super Theatre, International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) on the 18th & 19th December 2020 and...

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...

This New Year’s Eve will be different as we celebrate in a COVID safe way. There will be no 9pm fireworks, no activities around the Harbour, instead, there will be one 7 minute fireworks display at midnight from the...

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...

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 Sydney Fringe Comedy is a month-long comedy festival featuring performers from Australia, as well as abroad. Up to as many as 15 shows take place at The Factory Theatre in Marrickville each night during the festival...

Cinema in the Park is an annual outdoor movie event held in Ryde, which is less than half an hour away from the Sydney CBD by car. Various participating parks such as Anzac Park, Yamble Reserve, and Gannan Park set up...

Outdoor Cinema at Sydney Olympic Park 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...

The Sydney Festival is a huge event which started in 1977 and is now held over 21 days in January each year. With over 100 events in cutting-edge theatre, music, cabaret, dance and visual art, come down to this family...

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...

The Yours and Owls Festival, also known as the Wollongong Festival, is a music festival held in Stuart Park in Wollongong every year. Featuring a number of local and international artists, Yours and Owls Festival is a...

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...

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...

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 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 7km...

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...

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...

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...

As there is a large community of Chinese-Australians living in New South Wales, Sydneysiders love celebrating Chinese New Year each year. 2021 is a Year of the Ox. Although this festival is celebrated all across the...

The Queer Screen film festival is one of the biggest LGBT film events in Australia, with the 5-day-long celebration aiming to raise awareness of sexual diversities and gender identities through queer film. Taking place...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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 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...

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...

The Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival is a fabulous racing event on the NSW racing calendar and includes both the ‘Golden Slipper Carnival’ and ‘The Championships’. With over $33 million in prize...

Oz Comic-Con is back in Australia for another huge event hosted at the Sydney Showground in Sydney Olympic Park. With a huge range of television and movie stars, anime and manga, gaming and comics, there is so much to...

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...

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 All About Women event celebrates ideas and themes around feminism and empowerment for women both in Australia and internationally. The All About Women festival features a range of remarkable guests presenting on the...

Orange F.O.O.D Week, also known as Food of Orange District, is a food festival held in the beautiful township of Orange each year. As one of Australia’s top food festivals, Orange F.O.O.D Week has been running...

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 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...

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...

L’Etape 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’Etape...

The Rosehill Gardens Racecourse is a premium horse racing venue located in the Western suburbs of Sydney; best known for hosting the Golden Slipper thoroughbred horse race and making it one of the most popular...

The International Festival of Speed is a historic motorcycle race held each year at the Sydney Motorsport Park. This is a great opportunity for visitors to get the chance to see these riders and machines together in...

The Spanish Film Festival is a yearly event that usually runs between April and May each year at various cinemas in Sydney; including Palace Norton Street, Palace Verona and Palace Central Sydney. Each year, dozens of...