Sydney Events

The Greek Festival of Sydney is an annual event that is held from March-May each year around Sydney. It’s a massive celebration of all aspects of the Greek culture and it’s organised by the Greek Orthodox...

The Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival is a fabulous racing event on the NSW racing calendar and includes both the ‘Golden Slipper Carnival’ and ‘The Championships’. With over $33 million in prize...

Taking place over the Easter school holidays, the Sydney Royal Easter Show is celebrated over 12 wonderful days and includes everything from exciting rides and family entertainment to arts, crafts and barnyard animals...

Sculpture at Scenic World is an event spread across five weekends in Katoomba in April/May each year. Local, national and international artists exhibit their work over a 2.4-kilometre rainforest walkway at Scenic World...

Taking place over the Easter school holidays, the Sydney Family show is celebrated over 18 wonderful days and includes everything from exciting rides and family entertainment to arts, crafts and barnyard animals. The...

Good Friday kicks off the Australian Easter celebrations and will next be observed on Friday the 2nd of April 2021. Good Friday is a public holiday which is observed with almost all shops and stores closing and people...

Easter Saturday is part of the Easter celebrations and will next be observed on Saturday the 3rd of April 2021. Easter Saturday follows Good Friday and occurs as part of a Christian festival which, according to...

Easter Sunday is part of the Easter celebrations and will next be observed on Sunday the 4th of April 2021. Easter Sunday is the biggest day of this four-holiday weekend as it is a public holiday and the day when...

Easter Monday is a public holiday in Australia and will next be observed on Monday the 5th of April 2021. Easter Monday follows Easter Sunday which is a Christian festival which, according to tradition, celebrates the...

Orange F.O.O.D Week, also known as Food of Orange District, is a food festival held in the beautiful township of Orange each year. As one of Australia’s top food festivals, Orange F.O.O.D Week has been running...

This is due to the rain-affected postponement of the Longines Golden Slipper meeting on 20 March 2021, and the subsequent decision by Racing NSW and the Australian Turf Club that all race meetings forming part of the...

The Wollongong Triathlon Festival is a celebration of health, fitness, and family which usually takes place in April. Races are available for all abilities and ages, and individuals, as well as groups, are welcome to...

The Gum Ball is an annual music festival held in secluded bushland at Bedford in the middle of the Hunter Valley each year. It’s is a family-friendly weekend event filled with music, arts, food, beers, markets...

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

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...

Sail Port Stephens is a popular sporting event held in April each year where participants from all over Australia compete to win. Held at the renowned d’Albora Marinas, this event is one of the most esteemed and...

If you love stand-up comedy or just like to laugh, come to the Sydney Comedy Festival to witness one of the largest comedy festivals in Australia. Sydney has hosted the event since 2005 and it runs for 3 weeks each year...

The Spanish Film Festival is a yearly event that usually runs between April and May each year at various cinemas in Sydney; including Palace Norton Street, Palace Verona and Palace Central Sydney. Each year, dozens of...

The Canowindra International Balloon Challenge is a spectacular event that turns the sky into a fiesta of colour with vibrant hot air balloons reaching up into the sky. Each year, the sky bursts to life when all of the...

RSL NSW is working with the NSW Government to ensure that a COVID-safe March can take place through the Sydney CBD this year. The Minister for Health and Medical Research has granted an exemption to the Public Health...

The Sydney Writers Festival is a cultural event catering for writers and readers, which includes a diverse schedule of educational programs, workshops, interactive sessions and entertainment for all participants...

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...

The Hunters Hill Food and Wine Festival has been a famous culinary event since 2000; known for serving world-class food and wine for a crowd who enjoys the finer things in life. The family-friendly event is open to all...

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...

This year, the Mother’s Day Classic is going local! Mother’s Day Classic Local combines the flexibility of a virtual fun-run or walk with the community atmosphere seen at physical Mother’s Day Classic events. The...

The Oran Park Festival is an annual motor show event that takes place at Oran Park Anglican College. It is well known for its impressive displays of motorbikes and cars. Competing for the trophy only costs $10, and...

The Sydney Fair is Australia’s only art deco, vintage, and 20th century-themed fair. Enthusiasts, collectors, investors, and the general public are all welcome to this annual event, which showcases an interesting...

Ultra-Trail Australia is a challenging 100km running event which is held in the magnificent Blue Mountains in New South Wales. Local and international runners come to NSW each year to take part in this endurance event...

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 Boardriders Battle finals are held at Newcastle Beach by Surfing Australia and are officially sanctioned by the World Surf League. This allows Australian WSL Championship Tour male and female surfers the...

The Taste of the Beaches is a celebration of food, wine and culture and is held in the picturesque Northern Beaches region. Each year, the event brings in more than 100,000 visitors who attend to sample the best of what...

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...

In 2021, the event will be in the beautiful city of Canberra, the Capital of Australia, from the 21-23 of May. The Annual Sydney International Bachata Festival is the largest Bachata dance festival and concert in...

The Blacktown City Festival is back! Held over a week in May, the event will take place at various locations around Blacktown. The beginning of the festival week will see the Nurragingy Reserve transformed into a...

Blacktown City Medieval Fayre is an annual family festival that takes place over a weekend in May at the Nurragingy Reserve, and it makes up part of the massive Blacktown City Festival. Once a year, attendees can step...

Fashion Week Australia is the nation’s premier fashion event. Hosted by Afterpay, this prestigious event is one that draws international crowds. During Fashion Week editors, buyers, designers, influencers and...

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 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...

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...

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...