Sydney Events

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...

Like many other sporting events, the NRL Grand Final has become essential to Australian culture. Every year, this sporting event draws footy fans nationwide to Sydney to watch the game live at Accor Stadium. For those...

Labour Day is a public holiday in NSW that will be observed on Monday, 7 October 2024, in Sydney. Labour Day is observed to reflect on the social and political movement back in the 1850s to secure an 8-hour working day...

The Andrew Boy Charlton Biathlon Series commenced over 20 years ago, with over 15,000 people participating in this race series. Approximately 1,500 racegoers participate in this race each year, and the ABC Biathlon...

Sydney Craft Week is a 10 day event every October around Sydney. The city’s most prominent indigenous artists, designers, furniture makers, woodworkers, jewellery makers, textile artists, metalsmiths, ceramicists...

The Kokoda Challenge returns to Lake Macquarie in 2024! Setting off in the hills of Cooranbong, teams can choose to traverse the 18, 30 or 48km course through the stunning Olney State Forest and Watagans National Park...

Everest Day at Royal Randwick is one of Sydney’s showpiece sporting and entertainment experiences, with the world’s best sprinters competing in the $20 million The TAB Everest, the world’s richest race on turf and the...

Yours and Owls will take over the University of Wollongong campus for two days, igniting the UOW’s grounds, lush green ovals and hidden laneways to the sounds and sights of some of the world’s and Australia’s best...

The MindBodySpirit Festival is Sydney’s biggest gathering for health, well-being, and holistic treatments. It occurs over four days at the International Convention Centre (ICC). The event is open to everyone...

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 regional producers to develop a range of high-quality, award...

Sculpture by the Sea will return to the Bondi to Tamarama Beach coastal walk as the world’s largest free-to-the-public sculpture exhibition in 2024. The spectacular coastal walk was once again transformed into a 2km...

The Wingham 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 community...

The Bowral Classic is a popular cycling race held in the Southern Highlands in New South Wales each year. Many races are scheduled throughout the event, and those up for the challenge are invited to register early, as...

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 will be celebrating 39 years, featuring old...

Liveworks is an annual experimental art festival at the Carriageworks Art Institute in Eveleigh. In 2023, Liveworks came to you with an extensive digital program seeking to create surprising, meaningful and...

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...

Grandparents Day is a day that 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...

Norton Street Italian Festa is a large annual street festival in Leichhardt, with more than 180,000 people coming together each year in late October to celebrate all things Italian. This street has long been known as...

Come to the beautiful Wahroonga Park for a day of food, wine, fun and sunshine! With an array of brilliant wineries from NSW and Australia, this is your opportunity to taste and purchase hundreds of premium and award...

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 worldwide for three days...

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 Gymea Village Fair is the Sutherland Shire’s only spring fair. With over 130 stalls lining Gymea Bay Road during the event, it’s easy to see why it attracts more than 50,000 visitors yearly. With stalls...

The Sydney Open is a one-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...

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 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...

On Sydney’s glittering Bronte Beach, bursting with talent, Wonderland Art Festival brings you an empowering exhibition of original art right on the beach at Bronte Surf Club… ‘you deserve to be...

Hunters Hill Art Exhibition is a famous art event in Sydney, attracting thousands of visitors annually and showcasing some of the best work from established and emerging Australian artists. Over 350 artworks from...

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 aims to get people involved in...

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

Parramatta Lanes is a massive festival held in the CBD of Parramatta, where 12 streets are shut down and filled with food stalls, live music, and art installations! Choose your own adventure as you explore our city and...

The Good Food & Wine Show Christmas Market is coming to Sydney! Taking place at Carriageworks, Sydney, the Good Food & Wine Show Christmas Market will serve an array of tasty festive treats and foodie delights...

The NSW Open Golf Championship showcases the best golfers in Australasia, with the historic event tracing back to 1931 – even before the Sydney Harbour Bridge was built! Interested players may enter as many...

Coffs Coast Rally is an annual car rally event held at Coffs Coast in northern New South Wales, one of Australia’s biggest and most challenging motorsport events in the country. The event is known for its...

The Bondi to Bronte Ocean Swim is a popular competition from Bondi Beach, around Mackenzie’s Point and down to Bronte Beach. The distance covered is between 2.1-2.4km (dependent on conditions), and hundreds of...

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 runs through to New Year’s Day on...

The Japanese Film Festival in Sydney is a yearly event that usually runs in November/December every year at different Palace Cinemas around Sydney. Each year, dozens of films are screened during the festival, which...

Carols by the Sea is an annual community event inviting everyone to celebrate the festive season. It offers a unique way to share Christmas cheer through song in seaside locations in and around Sydney. In the past, the...

The World’s #1 Fun Run! #GetFilthyClean The 5K Foam Fest is a one-of-a-kind Obstacle course-based Fun Run. Join in for over 22 obstacles, including the world’s largest inflatable waterslide, mud pits and 2.5...

If you are in Sydney around Christmas time, don’t miss the most popular Christmas event called Carols in the Domain. This huge event is a massive Christmas celebration where families come together to sing along to...

Christmas Day is celebrated on the 25th of December and is celebrated worldwide. Christmas in Sydney is a public holiday and is a wonderful time to stop, reflect and spend time with family and friends. Amid all the gift...