Greek Festival of Sydney

The Greek Festival of Sydney is an annual event held around Sydney from February to June.

It’s a massive celebration of Greek culture organised by the Greek Orthodox Community of New South Wales.

Be sure to check the festival program of events so you don’t miss out on a performance you may want to see. The performance events at the Greek Festival of Sydney are often accompanied by stalls selling Greek food and drinks.

The Greek culture is one of the oldest in the world, and Australia has a strong Greek heritage, as evidenced by the steady migration that occurred during the twentieth century. The festival allows Australians to experience and enjoy this unique culture.

The community has been staging the Greek Festival of Sydney during February, March, April, May and June; this year, it is celebrating 42 years. The Greek Festival of Sydney was established in 1980 by the Greek Community Council, a body representing all the major Greek organizations of the time. It arose from the Greek Community’s need to express and maintain cultural and artistic practices.

The Festival’s portfolio boasts many artistic and cultural events, including a 2-day outdoor festival at Darling Harbour, a 10-day film festival (October), theatrical performances, exhibitions, concerts, lectures, folkloric activities, music and cross-cultural activities.

The Greek Festival of Sydney is one of New South Wales’s most dynamic Festivals, attracting artists from around the globe. The Festival is the Greek Community’s most prestigious department, and while its activities focus on celebrating the Greek-Australian lifestyle, culture and heritage, its appeal is much broader. The Festival reflects the multicultural nature of Australia and aims to promote the Greek-Australian community in a way that invites interest from all members of the Australian community.

There are so many events running over the three months and throughout the year, so please refer to https://greekfestivalofsydney.com.au/program-highlights/ for the highlights of the festival or https://greekfestivalofsydney.com.au/program-of-events/ for the complete list of everything going on.