Featuring exceptional pianists from all over the world, the Sydney International Piano Competition is one of the major international events of its...
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 2023/2024 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.
Easter Saturday is part of the Easter celebrations and will be observed on Saturday, the 30th of April 2024. Easter Saturday follows Good Friday and occurs as part of a Christian festival which, according to tradition...
Easter Sunday is part of the Easter celebrations and will be observed on Sunday, the 31st of April 2024. Easter Sunday is the biggest day of this four-holiday weekend as it is a public holiday when families and friends...
Easter Monday is a public holiday in Australia and will be observed on Monday, the 1st of April 2024. Easter Monday follows Easter Sunday, a Christian festival that, according to tradition, celebrates the resurrection...
First held in 2013, the annual Newcastle Writers Festival has grown bigger yearly. It now draws writers of all ages from far to wide to participate in various writing-themed activities and events. The Festival provides...
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...
Nepean Triathlon
Sydney International Regatta Centre, Castlereagh, NSW06 April 2024 to 07 April 2024
The Nepean Triathlon is an annual event that combines the best of swimming, racing, and riding – all in the picturesque surroundings of Penrith. The Nepean Triathlon is held at the International Regatta Centre and...
Every year, Australians come together to celebrate The Championships, a popular horse racing event held at Royal Randwick racecourse. Held on the first and second Saturday of April each year, 12 races are held with over...
The Australian Heritage Festival is the biggest, longest-running event honouring the indigenous, natural, multicultural, and historical heritage of Australia. The first event was held in 1980, and today it’s...
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...
Sail Port Stephens is a popular sporting event held in April-May each year where participants from all over Australia compete to win. Held at the renowned d’Albora Marinas, this event is one of the region’s...
The St Albans Folk Festival is a three-day event that takes place in late April each year. Here you’ll hear all types of traditional and contemporary folk and Australian bush music and music workshops, dances...
The Gum Ball is an annual music festival held in secluded bushland at Bedford in the middle of the Hunter Valley each year. It is a family-friendly weekend event filled with music, arts, food, beers, markets, yoga, and...
The Chand Raat Eid Festival is one of the biggest multicultural celebrations in Australia. It follows the Islamic calendar, marking the culmination of Ramadan and the eve of Eid-Al-Fitr. The term ‘Chand...
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...
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 four weeks each...
Anzac Day is an important special community event celebrated in Australia on April 25. Millions of Australians commemorate the anniversary of the first significant military pairing of Australian and New Zealand forces...
Annual Sydney International Bachata Festival
West HQ, Rooty Hill, NSW26 April 2024 to 28 April 2024
The Annual Sydney International Bachata Festival is Australia’s largest Bachata dance festival and concert, and the first festival dedicated to this dance. Local and international dancers perform world-class shows...
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, marking Ramadan’s end. It is attended by thousands of Sydney...
Meat lovers worldwide will gather at the Sydney Showgrounds for the Meatstock Festival three-day festival in May every year. This beloved meat-filled event will feature bands, beer, barbecues, and more! Meatstock...
The Sydney Fair is returning to the Royal Randwick Racecourse with over 60 of Australia’s most outstanding dealers exhibiting Furniture, Decorative Arts, Jewellery, Art, Prints and Posters, Books, Vintage Fashion...
The Pyrmont Festival is an annual event showcasing the best wines from the Orange wine region alongside various creative and artistic pieces. The 2-day food & wine festival features wine tasting, degustation dishes...
The Polish Film Festival returns in May and June with a strong line-up of critically acclaimed films, screening across two cinemas, Palace Norton Street in Leichhardt and The Ritz Cinemas in Randwick. Get ready for...
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 in 1976 by the...
The Blacktown City Festival is back! Held over a week in May, the event will occur at various Blacktown locations. The beginning of the festival week will see the Nurragingy Reserve transformed into a medieval...
The Mother’s Day Classic is a walk/run fun run held in Sydney in May and an important fundraising initiative that raises millions of dollars each year for breast cancer research. The distances for the...
Fashion Week Australia is the nation’s premier fashion event. Hosted by Afterpay, this prestigious event draws international crowds. During Fashion Week, editors, buyers, designers, influencers and models all...
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...
MindBodySpirit Festival
International Convention Centre Sydney, Sydney, NSW18 May 2023 to 21 May 2023
The MindBodySpirit Festival is Sydney’s biggest gathering for health, well-being, and holistic treatments, taking place over several days at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney. The event is open to...
Ultra-Trail Australia is a challenging 100km running event held in the magnificent Blue Mountains in New South Wales. Local and international runners come to NSW each year to participate in this endurance event, with...
Blacktown City Medieval Fayre is an annual family festival over a weekend in May at the Nurragingy Reserve. It makes up part of the massive Blacktown City Festival. Once a year, attendees can step back in time to...
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...
Vivid Sydney
Multiple Locations, Sydney, NSW24 May 2024 to 15 June 2024
Vivid Sydney is an annual celebration of creativity, innovation and technology, transforming Sydney for 23 days and nights. In 2024, for its 14th year, Vivid Sydney will fuse art, innovation and technology in...
The Culinary Carnival is the Fairfield City Council’s annual Latin American and Spanish street party in May at Spencer Street in Fairfield. Food has always been a major attraction of the event. Culinary Carnival...
The National Cutting Horse Association’s NCHA Futurity is one of the biggest indoor sporting horse events in Australia, attracting over 500 competitors. It features the country’s best cutting horse...
Semi Permanent is a design event that brings together designers from all over the globe to exhibit their works over some interesting events. Semi Permanent aims to cultivate collaboration between designers and offer...
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 films...
Gabs Beer, Cider and Food Festival
Sydney International Convention Centre, Sydney, NSWTBA - June 2024
The Gabs Beer, Cider and Food Festival brings together the best brewers and cider makers from Australia and New Zealand for a two-day extravaganza. You can sample unique beers from across the region that are brewed...
The Peak Music Festival is a 3-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...
Australians celebrate the King’s Birthday (previously known as the Queen’s Birthday) with a public holiday (and long weekend) on Monday, the 10th of June, 2024. Even though some shops and businesses will...
The Spanish Film Festival is a yearly event that usually runs between June and July at various cinemas in Sydney, including Palace Norton Street, Palace Verona and Palace Central Sydney. Each year, dozens of films are...
- New Years Eve
- Vivid Sydney
- State of Origin
- Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
- Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras