Sydney Events

The Greek Festival of Sydney is an annual event that is held from March-May each year around Sydney. It’s a massive celebration of all aspects of the Greek culture and it’s organised by the Greek Orthodox...

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...

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 state of New South Wales has a number of ‘Bank Holidays’ – also known as Public Holidays – throughout the year. With religious holidays, state-specific holidays and national celebration...

To ensure the safety of staff, partners and the community the Sydney Science Festival is now free and online The Sydney Science Festival is an annual event that runs for thirteen days during August; coinciding with...

The Sydney Film Festival is one of the most popular events in Sydney and is held over two weeks in June every year (held in August for 2021 only). As the name suggests, the Sydney Film Festival is all about celebrating...

The Sydney Jewish Writers Festival is an annual event showcasing a diverse range of contemporary Jewish stories, authors, and themes from around the world. Authors, both Jewish or those who write about Jewish interests...

Current restrictions in Sydney mean the organisers had to press pause on the opening of the Scandinavian Film Festival in Sydney until later this winter, when they aim to start from 19 August to 8 September. If you have...

Meat lovers around the world will gather at the Sydney Showgrounds for the Meatstock Festival two-day festival held in May every year. This beloved meat-filled event will feature bands, beer, barbecues, and so much more...

The Sydney Duathlon is one of Sydney’s premier sporting events which usually takes place every winter in July. It is hosted by the Hills Tri Club, where four open sanctioned duathlon races are held at the...

The residents of Sydney come together every September to celebrate the famous Sydney Fringe Festival. This unique event welcomes more than 3400 independent artists to participate and display their finest artwork and is...

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...

The Mudgee Wine and Food Festival is an event held every during September / October, running for close to a month and is one of the longest-running wine and food events in New South Wales. It is well-attended by food...

The Sydney Latin American Film Festival is a non-profit organization that has become a foundation for Latin American cinema in Sydney since 2006. All the money raised by the event goes to organizations in Latin America...

The Sydney Masterblast is Sydney’s premier motorsports festival. Held at the Sydney Motorsport Park, the event pays tribute to the Australian muscle car heritage, as well as the drivers that have raced them...

The Sample Food Festival is one of New South Wales’ biggest food events; taking place every September at the Bangalow Showgrounds near Byron Bay and serving as a platform for showcasing the best local produce...

The Sydney Sacred Music Festival highlights authentic devotional music performed in venues throughout the city. The musicians draw on ancient tradition as well as contemporary multi-cultural creativity to present a wide...

The Sydney Sci-Fi and Fantasy Film Festival is Australia’s main science fiction film festival. Also known as Fantastic Planet, the event is committed to showcasing a diverse line-up of the latest offerings in...

Parklands Food Fest is an event celebrating all kinds of homegrown produce from Western Sydney. Professionals, produce purveyors, chefs, and foodies alike all attend the event each year; featuring a wide range of food...

The Festival of the Winds is Australia’s largest flying kite festival! Each year the festival is hosted at Bondi Beach and it will be on again this year in September. During the Festival of the Winds, the skies...

The Big Design Market brings Sydney the best and most creative of independent designers for 3 days of shopping and fun! The Big Design Market is a fantastic place for Christmas shoppers and for those who love original...

The Sydney Underground Film Festival (or SUFF as it’s commonly known) showcases quality independent and experimental films across four days and nights in September each year. It gives alternative and up-and-coming...

The Cronulla Spring Festival is the biggest annual community event of the Sutherland Shire. The festivities, which take place in the seaside town of Cronulla, mark the beginning of spring with lots of activities for the...

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...

The Camden Festival is held in Camden for three weeks every September, filling up the town with a diverse range of events and activities that cater to all ages. The festival celebrates Camden and all the unique...

King’s Fest is an annual 2-day festival held in September at the King’s School in Parramatta, with over 30,000 people attending the event each year. It’s open to all ages and features a wide range of...

The Sydney Design Week 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 design...

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...

The NSW Government has announced Vivid Sydney would be rescheduled to 17 September to 9 October 2021 in the interest of community health and safety. Destination NSW will continue to work with NSW Health and other...

The Surry Hills Festival is a bold exhibition of art, colour and performance that celebrates the vast talents of locals in the Surrey Hills and nearby regions. The festival has been running since the late ’60s and...

The Sydney Running Festival is a fun family-friendly event which is hosted in Spring every year. The festival consists of 4 running events; including a 42km marathon, 21km half marathon, 10km bridge run and 3.5km family...

The Malaysia Festival is Sydney’s biggest celebration of Malaysian culture; taking place over two days at Tumbalong Park. The non-profit, student-run festival was established back in 1990. It was initially a small...

First held in 2013, the annual Newcastle Writers Festival has grown bigger each year. It now draws writers of all ages from far and wide to participate in a range of writing-themed activities and events. The Festival...

Due to NSW Public Health Orders and restrictions the decision has been made by Council that Bankstown Bites will not be held on 31 July and will be postponed to a later date The Bankstown Bites Food Festival is one of...

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 Cabramatta Moon Festival is a spectacular event that celebrates Vietnamese culture and attracts more than 90,000 people each year. The festival is also referred to as the Mid-Autumn Festival or the Trung Thu...

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...

The upcoming Bastille Festival event will be postponed to the first weekend of October (1st to 4th) due to the extension of the Sydney Lockdowns The Bastille Festival is a celebration of the French National Day, which...

The Manly Jazz Festival is held over the much-beloved October Labour Day long weekend in Spring each year. The Manly Jazz Festival has an excellent line-up with more than 30 unique jazz performances by top artists and...

Orange is a well-known wine-growing area with a thriving wine industry. Its cool climate and dry autumn conditions are ideal for grape growing and enable producers in the region to develop a range of high-quality, award...