Sydney Events

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...

While unfortunately it’s lights off for Vivid Sydney 2021, but will shine brighter than ever in 2022! Put these dates in your diary now: 27 May to 18 June 2022. Sydney is looking forward to celebrating creativity and...

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 National Cutting Horse Association’s NCHA Futurity is one of the biggest indoor sporting horse events in Australia, attracting over 500 competitors. It features the country’s best cutting horse which...

The State of Origin is one of the biggest events on the Australian sporting calendar. The event is a series of three rugby league matches between the Queensland Maroons and the New South Wales Blues and the best players...

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 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...

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 Peak Music Festival is a 4-day music event in NSW; taking place during the long weekend in June – a prime time for winter in Australia! The event is held at the Perisher Resort and nearby venues and features...

Australian’s celebrate the Queen’s Birthday with a public holiday (and long weekend) on Monday the 13th of June 2022. Even though there will be limited trading hours for some shops and businesses, there are...

The annual Hunter Valley Wine & Beer Festival celebrates Australia’s premium wine-growing region with a series of events throughout May and June each year. The annual Hunter Valley Wine & Beer...

Supanova Comic Con & Gaming is a massive pop culture expo; often lauded as Australia’s answer to ‘Comic-Con’. Supanova Comic Con & Gaming has grown exponentially since its inception in 2000...

Snow Times in the Garden is an annual winter event at the Hunter Valley Gardens in Pokolbin; celebrating the winter season with a range of cool activities for kids of all ages. You can go ice skating, ride a toboggan...

True Grit is a 5-10km obstacle course that is both challenging and fun for participants. Held all around Australia, True Grit will once again arrive in NSW and will deliver a unique and challenging experience for those...

The Australian International Music Festival is one of the biggest and most popular music events in the country. Each year, it attracts over a thousand talented, young participants from around Australia as well as China...

Bondi Festival 2021 has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 situation in Sydney. If you have purchased tickets for events or activities during the Festival, the Festival team will contact you directly to arrange a refund...

The Winterfest Sydney Medieval Fair is an annual event usually held during the school holidays in July; taking place over the weekend, it’s one of the region’s most exciting historical events. It features an...

NAIDOC Week is a yearly celebration that recognises the culture, history and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Indigenous peoples come together during this week-long festival to celebrate all...

The Pachamama Festival is a celebration of Latin American and indigenous cultures in Sydney. The event seeks to create awareness of cultural connections to the sky and the land by bringing together storytellers and...

If you love Japanese pop culture, the Sydney Manga and Anime Show (SMASH!) is for you. It’s an annual event that’s held at the International Convention Centre at Darling Harbour in July each year. For the...

The Sydney Fair is returning to the Royal Randwick Racecourse with over 50 of Australia’s most outstanding dealers exhibiting Furniture, Decorative Arts, Jewellery, Art, Prints and Posters, Books, Vintage Fashion...

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...

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...

The City2Surf is one of the great local running events in Sydney aimed at fundraising over $5 million for over 900 different charities. Participants can choose to walk or run the 14km long course and tens of thousands...

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...

To ensure the safety of the community and due to the constraints of planning the event under current COVID-19 restrictions, the 2021 festival has been cancelled Ferragosto is a festival that celebrates Italian culture...

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...

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...

The Sydney Tea Festival is a unique and distinctive event that celebrates the vast variety of tea from international and local producers. The festival also highlights the soothing and healing properties of drinking tea...

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...

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...

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 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 Taste in the City Food & Wine Festival (previously known as the Taste of Coogee Food and Wine Festival) is a two-day annual weekend event that showcases food and beverages from Australia’s best...

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...

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...