Sydney Events

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...

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...

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 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...

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 Day...

Wings Over Illawarra is the biggest airshow in New South Wales and attracts visitors from all over the world. The event brings together aircraft from the different defence forces in a spectacular display of tactics and...

The Top Dog Film Festival is a film event that was launched in 2017 to celebrate the important bonds between people and their dogs. The festival will screen a number of short, independent films that relate to dogs and...

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 Campbelltown City Christmas Carols is an annual carolling event that usually takes place on the first Saturday of December. This year, get ready for Santa’s arrival at a park near you! There will be spreading...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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 Christmas Fare is a celebration of sustainable, locally produced food that has been handmade by some of New South Wales’ most talented chefs, producers and farmers. For one night only in December, they serve...

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...

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...

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...

Sydney New Year’s Eve will be an opportunity for locals and the world to see Sydney shine. You’ll be able to attend a vantage point near the harbour this year, but some things will be different. Tickets will be...

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...

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...

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...

As part of Good Food Month in Sydney (which is usually 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

2022 is a year of the Tiger, starting from February 1st, 2022 (Chinese lunar New Year Day) and lasting until January 22nd, 2023. If you were born in 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010…, your Chinese zodiac sign is...

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 ATP Cup is a world-class tennis competition held at the NSW Tennis Centre at Sydney Olympic Park in February 2022 (having replaced the Sydney International). With plenty of seeded stars as well as young up and...

The Classic and Wooden Boat Festival is a biennial event that pays tribute to Australia’s maritime heritage. Showcasing vessels from Sydney and around the country, the free event takes place at the Australian...

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...

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...