Sydney Events

Operation Art is an annual exhibition of over 600 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...

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...

The Australian Beer Festival, organized by the Australian Heritage Hotel, is an annual celebration of local craft beers. Meet the brewers, savour gourmet snacks, enjoy live entertainment, and sample the creations of...

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

The Big Design Market brings Sydney the best and most creative independent designers for three days of shopping and fun! The Big Design Market is a fantastic place for Christmas shoppers and for those who love original...

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 Kokoda Challenge is coming to Lake Macquarie for the first time in 2023! 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...

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...

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

Visit the wonderful Sculpture by the Sea festival and see over 100 sculptures by various artists worldwide. This is a free exhibition. With over 100 artworks by Australian and international sculptors, the world’s...

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 who are up for the challenge are invited to register...

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 celebrate 38 years, featuring old...

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 all over Australia, this is your opportunity to taste and purchase hundreds of premium and...

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...

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...

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 is aimed at getting people involved in...

Christmas in Narellan is a free yearly event about giving back to the community during the Christmas season. It aims to help support the community by raising funds to sustain them for the rest of the year. Thus, it is...

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 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 throughout the world for...

The Good Food & Wine Show Christmas Market is coming to Sydney! Taking place at Carriageworks, Sydney, from 17-19 November 2023, the Good Food & Wine Show Christmas Market will serve an array of tasty festive...

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...

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 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...

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 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 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...

Santa’s Fun Fair is back again with Western Sydney’s biggest event of the year, bringing thousands of people together in this amazing Christmas event. With more rides, attractions, activities and Christmas cheer...

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

The Electronic Music Conference is an annual music festival in Sydney, and a leading industry event in Asia Pacific. More than a showcase of electronic music, the festival brings together industry professionals and...

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...

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...