Sydney Events

The Australian Heritage Festival is the biggest, longest-running event honouring the indigenous, natural, multicultural, and historic heritage of Australia. The first event was held in 1980, and today it’s Australia’s...

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...

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 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 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 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 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 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...

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...

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 arts, attractions...

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 SmartFone Flick Fest, also known as SF3, is a film festival for those who create short films on their smartphone or tablet. The festival is open to filmmakers of all ages and is aimed at getting people involved in...

The Dulwich Hill Village Fair is an annual neighbourhood festival showcasing the best of Dulwich in arts, music, and food. The one-day event is held every September around Dulwich Hill, with activities planned from...

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 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...

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 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...

The St. Ives Medieval Faire is a unique festival which is held at the St. Ives Showgrounds in September every year. Come along and immerse yourself in medieval times with authentic recreations of the sights and sounds...

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 annual Park Feast Food Truck Festival is back for another year of food, fun and music! For two days in September, Bella Vista Farm will feature some of Sydney’s most popular food trucks, amusement rides, and live...

The Pyrmont Festival is an annual event showcasing the best wines from the Orange wine region, alongside a variety of creative and artistic pieces. The 2 day food & wine festival features wine tasting, degustation...

The Manly Jazz Festival is held over the much-beloved October Labor 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...

The Murrumbateman Moving Feast is a unique culinary event that features a moving degustation showcasing world-class local wines and tasting plates. It takes place every October during the Labour Day long weekend. It’s...

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

Sydney’s Good Food Month is one of Australia’s largest food festivals that celebrates a multitude of cultures and cuisines. Foodies in Sydney and throughout regional NSW are invited to enjoy the incredible gastronomic...

Just like the many other sporting events, the NRL Grand Final has become an essential part of Australian culture. Every year, this sporting event draws footy fans from across the nation to Sydney to watch live at ANZ...

Labour Day is a public holiday in NSW which will next be observed on Monday 7 October 2019 in Sydney. Labour Day is observed to reflect on the social and political movement back in the 1850s to secure an 8-hour working...

The Australian Beer Festival, organized by the Australian Heritage Hotel, is an annual celebration of local craft beers. It’s held over three days in October and features more than 120 quality Australian beers, but...

As part of Good Food Month in Sydney (which is hosted in October each year), the Night Noodle Markets are a highlight of the event calendar. Come down to Hyde Park and enjoy all the tasty treats on offer at the Night...

Sydney Craft Week is a week-long event that takes place every October around Sydney. The city’s most prominent indigenous artists, designers, furniture makers, woodworkers, jewellery makers, textile artists...

The Deepavali Festival is one of the biggest festivals of the Indian community in Australia. Deepavali, which means festival of lights, is an important occasion for the Hindus and is celebrated throughout the world for...

Spring Cycle is a huge cycling event held in Sydney each year that attracts over 10,000 participants over 4 different ride lengths. The Spring Cycle starts in North Sydney and takes riders across the Sydney Harbour...

Parramatta Lanes is a massive festival held in the CBD of Parramatta, where 12 streets are shut down and filled with food, art and live entertainment. Tens of thousands of people flock to Parramatta in October each year...

Liveworks is an annual 10-day festival of experimental art that’s held at the Carriageworks Art Institute in Eveleigh. It features innovative new work and live performances from celebrated Australian and international...

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 Macquarie Credit Union’s DREAM Festival is one of NSW’s largest regional music and arts festivals. It celebrates creativity in all kinds, evident in the lantern and lights displays, music, markets, art...

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...

The Wingham Akoostik Music Festival is an annual three-day music festival held in Manning Valley on the NSW Mid Coast. Its objective is to promote the arts and create opportunities for learning while stimulating...

The World Time Attack Challenge is the largest time attack event around the globe, with motorsport enthusiasts from around the country and abroad coming to attend the event in October every year. During the two-day...

The Granny Smith Festival is held in October every year and has grown to be one of the largest community events in NSW, attracting over 90,000 people each year. The festival features a carnival, parade, live music...

Every year, Australians come together to celebrate The Everest; a popular horse racing day held at Royal Randwick racecourse. Held on the first in October each year, The Everest race has 12 starters who compete over a...

The William Street Festival is an annual event in Paddington that highlights the unique lifestyle and the boutique shops found in this area. The area is much more cosmopolitan than the rest of Sydney, which is what sets...

The Bowral Classic is a popular cycling race held in the Southern Highlands in New South Wales each year. There are a number of races scheduled throughout the event and those who are up for the challenge are invited to...

The Sydney Indie Film Festival is an annual event showcasing local and international films by both established and emerging artists. The mission of the festival is to highlight opportunities for filmmakers and introduce...

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...

The Nepean Triathlon is an annual event that combines the best of swimming, racing and riding – all in the picturesque surrounds of Penrith. The Nepean Triathlon is held at the International Regatta Centre and is...

Sydney’s Oktoberfest in the Gardens is coming again and is inspired by the love of the food, drink and culture of traditional Bavarian festivities. The national Oktoberfest celebrations are held in Sydney...

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...

Grandparents Day is a day which aims to celebrate the important role of grandparents, with fun events scheduled all over Sydney and New South Wales. Held on the last Sunday in October each year, Grandparents Day brings...

The Gymea Village Fair is the Sutherland Shire’s only spring fair. With over 195 stalls lining Gymea Bay Road during the event, it’s easy to see why it attracts more than 50,000 visitors each year. With stalls ranging...

Norton Street Italian Festa is a large annual street festival in Leichhardt, with more than 140,000 people coming together each year in late October to celebrate all things Italian. This street has long been known as...

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 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...

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...

The Taste of Sydney is a celebration of food, wine and culture of the bustling hub of Sydney. Each year the event grows and grows and sees thousands of visitors attend the festival to sample the best of what Sydney has...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...