Due to the government restrictions around the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for social distancing, the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival will be conducted with no...
Sydney Events
The stunning harbour city of Sydney sparkles with exciting events held all year round. From the world-famous New Year’s Eve celebrations to iconic theatre acts, Vivid Sydney’s festival of light, exciting sports tournaments, and everything else in between, Sydney’s event calendar has something to offer everyone.
When you combine all these events and factor in Sydney’s incredible weather and beautiful beaches, with a dash of cosmopolitan culture for good measure, you’ve got the perfect recipe for a magical experience.
Upcoming 2020/2021 Sydney Music Festivals & Sporting Events Calendar
It’s no secret that Sydneysiders love the outdoors especially when there is wine and food in the picture. The Hunter Valley Wine and Food Festival is a well-loved annual event that only continues to grow each year; showcasing the diverse food and wine culture of this part of Australia. Indulge in the best regional produce, downed with premium local wines at the Taste of Sydney festival, while the Bastille Festival adds a deliciously rich culinary experience that only the French can provide. So make sure to bring along an appetite and come thirsty.
Sydney is a hot spot for creatives from all around the world, and this is something celebrated in the numerous art and film events held throughout the year. Scare yourself silly at A Night of Horror International Film Festival, be amazed at fascinating flicks at the Sydney Film Festival, or watch a classic film at one of the open-air cinemas. In fact, Sydney is known for being home to some of the best film experiences in the world.
Just like the rest of Australia, Sydney has its fair share of diverse festivals, too. Each of them unique and special in its own way, these festivals are worth travelling for. Thousands of people fly across the globe to attend the legendary Mardi Gras festivities, but don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes for the St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival.
Adrenaline, you say? There’s lots of that here, too: The Australian Open of Surfing is undoubtedly the ultimate sports festival. Surfing is the main star, while BMX comps and skating act as the supporting cast. The Sydney Harbour Regatta is a breathtaking display of over 200 keelboats competing in the sparkling seas of the Sydney Harbour.
Check out what’s happening this weekend, or better yet, spontaneously join in a festival or event! Be sure to check out the calendar as Sydney’s events are always changing.
Due to the government restrictions around the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for social distancing, the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival will be conducted with no spectators The Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival is a fabulous...
Due to the potential impact on the safety of visitors, artists, staff and the wider community, and in line with the latest advice from Government authorities on the COVID-19 pandemic, the Biennale of Sydney closed its...
Due to the government restrictions around the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for social distancing, The Championships event in 2020 will be conducted with no spectators Every year, Australians come together to celebrate...
Please note that due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, all churches have been closed and public masses have been suspended as of March 23, 2020. Please check with your church to see if there is an online streaming...
Please note that due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, all churches have been closed and public masses have been suspended as of March 23, 2020. Please check with your church to see if there is an online streaming...
Please note that due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, all churches have been closed and public masses have been suspended as of March 23, 2020. Please check with your church to see if there is an online streaming...
Please note that due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, all churches have been closed and public masses have been suspended as of March 23, 2020. Please check with your church to see if there is an online streaming...
Unfortunately, official ANZAC Day services and events in Sydney have been cancelled. The Australian Government and health authorities have announced the cancellation of all non-essential gatherings of more than 500...
Due to the government restrictions around the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for social distancing, the 2020 Chand Raat Eid Festival has been postponed until further notice. Please check back later for any new details...
The Culinary Carnival is the Fairfield City Council’s annual Latin American and Spanish street party, taking place in June at Spencer Street in Fairfield. Food has always been a major attraction of the event. Culinary...
The Gabs Beer, Cider and Food Festival brings together the best brewers and cider makers from Australia and New Zealand for a one-day extravaganza. You can sample unique beers from across the region that are brewed...
Olympic Park will once again host the supercharged Australian Badminton Open. The tournament is a six-day intense competition that will invite players from around the world to compete for the ultimate prize or glory and...
The Sydney Film Festival is one of the most popular events in Sydney and is held over two weeks in June every year. As the name suggests, the Sydney Film Festival is all about celebrating local and international film...
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...
True Grit is a 10-12km 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 Multicultural Eid Festival and Fair in Sydney takes place on the Sunday after Eid-Ul-Fitr; the most important annual event in the Muslim calendar which marks the end of Ramadan. It is attended by thousands of...
Australian’s celebrate the Queen’s Birthday with a public holiday (and long weekend) on Monday the 8th of June 2020. Even though there will be limited trading hours for some shops and businesses, there are plenty of...
The annual Hunter Valley Wine and Food Festival celebrates Australia’s premium wine-growing region with a series of events throughout May and June each year. Signature events at the festival include vineyard tours...
Supanova Comic Con & Gaming
The Dome at Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park, NSW19 June 2020 to 21 June 2020
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, with heaps of...
As at March 23, the NRL has taken the unprecedented step of suspending the season due to the global coronavirus pandemic. In response to both the revised medical advice from government health officials and biosecurity...
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...
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...
Classic and Wooden Boat Festival
Australian National Maritime Museum, Sydney, NSWTBA - Suspended until a later date
Due to the government restrictions around the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for social distancing, the 2020 Classic and Wooden Boat Festival event has been suspended. Please check back later in the year for new details...
Due to the government restrictions around the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for social distancing, the 2020 Semi Permanent event has been postponed. The organisers are working closely with Carriageworks to secure new...
Where is the best place to experience the magic of winter and go ice skating? The beach of course! This winter Bondi Beach hosts the Bondi Festival, which is full of beachside and winter fun entertainment. The Bondi...
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...
The Winterfest Sydney Medieval Fair is an annual event 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 array of medieval...
Parramatta Winterlight is a fun winter adventure held at Alfred Square in the amazing city of Parramatta, just 25kms west from Sydney. With heaps of fun activities to enjoy, Winterlight is a great family-friendly...
The Bastille Festival is a celebration of the French National Day, which takes place each year around July 14th. The festivities usually occur around this date, and the event is well attended by the French community, as...
The Sydney Duathlon is one of Sydney’s premier sporting events which takes place every winter in July. It is hosted by the Hills Tri Club, where four open sanctioned duathlon races are held at the International Regatta...
The Bankstown Bites Food Festival is one of Sydney’s most popular food festivals. Held at the Olympic Parade in Bankstown, the event will feature dozens of stalls and vendors selling a massive assortment of food from...
Due to the government restrictions around the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for social distancing, the Art Gallery of New South Wales has closed to the public until further notice. Hence, the Archibald Prize Exhibition...
Due to the government restrictions around the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for social distancing, the Spanish Film Festival which was scheduled to begin on 21st April 2020 has been postponed. The event is looking to...
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 holidays, there are a total...
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 Engadine Street Festival is an annual community event that takes place during August in Engadine. The full-day festival is filled with family activities that are made affordable; such as entertainment, market...
The Sydney Science Festival is an annual event that runs for thirteen days during August; coinciding with National Science Week as a celebration of Australian science. The Festival’s multidisciplinary focus highlights...
The Cherry Blossom Festival is an annual event which occurs over a two-week period each year. Come and visit the Auburn Botanic Gardens and celebrate Japanese culture and tradition at this unique event. Cherry Blossom...
Ferragosto is a festival that celebrates Italian culture, entertainment and cuisine in the heart of the City of Canada Bay council area. Each year, Ferragosto attracts around 100,000 people to Five Dock, a Sydney suburb...
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...
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace, Cremorne, NSW19 August 2020 to 21 August 2020
The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is an annual international film competition showcasing documentaries and short films about mountain culture, the environment, and sports. The event was launched back in 1976...
The Korean Film Festival, or KOFFIA, is an event that celebrates the culture of the motion picture industry of Korea. Each year, there is a stellar line up of films and talks that showcase what Korea has to offer in...
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...
The Taste of Coogee is a two-day annual weekend event held at Coogee Oval in August / September every year. It’s the perfect way to kick off the spring season and the Sunday when it’s held each year coincides with...
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...
Due to the government restrictions around the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for social distancing, the Wollongong Triathlon Festival which was scheduled for 19th April 2020 was cancelled. However, the organisers are...
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 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...
Sydney Masterblast
Sydney Motorsport Park, Eastern Creek, NSW05 September 2020 to 06 September 2020
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. Sydney...
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, food, and...
Sydney Sci-Fi and Fantasy Film Festival
Event Cinemas George Street, Sydney, NSW06 September 2020 to 08 September 2020
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 science...
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 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 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 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 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 are...
Due to the government restrictions around the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for social distancing, the Port to Port MTB event which was scheduled for 21 – 24 May 2020 has been postponed. The event has since been...
Sydney Underground Film Festival
The Factory Theatre, Marrickville, NSW10 September 2020 to 13 September 2020
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...
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 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 has...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
Due to the government restrictions around the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for social distancing, the Park Feast event which was scheduled to be held on 18th & 19th April 2020 has been postponed. The rescheduled...
Sydney Family Show
Entertainment Quarter Showring, Moore Park, NSW26 September 2020 to 11 October 2020
In light of the advice issued by Australia’s chief medical officer on Friday 13th March, the Sydney Family Show which was scheduled on the 9th to 26th April 2020 at The Entertainment Quarter has been postponed. The show...
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 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...
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...
Due to the government restrictions around the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for social distancing, the NAIDOC Week event which was scheduled for 5 – 12 July 2020 has been postponed. The organisers are in the...
Due to the government restrictions around the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for social distancing, the Scandinavian Film Festival which was scheduled for July 2020 has been postponed. New dates to be advised soon...
Due to the government restrictions around the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for social distancing, the SMASH! Sydney Manga and Anime Show which was scheduled for 14 – 15 July 2020 has been postponed. The...
Due to the government restrictions around the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for social distancing, the Sydney International Piano Competition which was scheduled for 8 – 25 July 2020 has been postponed. A date is...
Due to the government restrictions around the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for social distancing, The Gum Ball event which was scheduled for April 24-26 2020 has been postponed. The event has since been rescheduled...
