Sydney Events

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 worldwide for three days...

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...

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

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

The MindBodySpirit Festival is Sydney’s biggest gathering for health, well-being, and holistic treatments. It occurs over four days at the International Convention Centre (ICC). The event is open to everyone...

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...

Sculpture by the Sea will return to the Bondi to Tamarama Beach coastal walk as the world’s largest free-to-the-public sculpture exhibition in 2024. The spectacular coastal walk was once again transformed into a 2km...

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 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 up for the challenge are invited to register early, as...

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 be celebrating 39 years, featuring old...

The Sydney Everest Carnival is the pinnacle of Sydney’s style, sophistication, and glamour – it’s more than a race; it’s the social event of the season! The jewel in the crown of Sydney racing, it is a day not to be...

Liveworks Festival is Performance Space’s flagship festival of live art and performance, spanning dance, music, theatre, installation, experimentation and celebration. This year’s program will again take over...

Parramatta Lanes is a massive festival held in the CBD of Parramatta. Streets are shut down and filled with food stalls, live music, and art installations! Choose your own adventure as you explore our city and discover...

Hunters Hill Art Exhibition is a famous art event in Sydney. It attracts thousands of visitors annually and showcases some of the best work from established and emerging Australian artists. The exhibitions, which are...

Sydney’s Oktoberfest in the Gardens is coming again and is inspired by the love of traditional Bavarian festivities, including food, drink, and culture. The national Oktoberfest celebrations are held in Sydney...

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...

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...

The Gymea Village Festival 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. Boasting...

Norton Street Italian Festa is a large annual street festival in Leichhardt. More than 180,000 people come 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 Australia, this is your opportunity to taste and purchase hundreds of premium and award...

The Festival of Fisher’s Ghost takes place every November in Campbelltown to commemorate Frederick Fisher, one of Australia’s most famous ghosts. The historic event dates back to 1956, and today is an...

The Sydney Open is an event that offers a chance to explore the city’s most historic and significant buildings, religious structures and architectural monuments. Come and participate in this event and explore some...

Every year, Australians come together to celebrate Melbourne Cup Day, the most popular horse race on the calendar. The Melbourne Cup is the premier event of the Spring Racing Carnival, held on the first Tuesday in...

The NSW Open Golf Championship showcases the best golfers in Australasia. The historic event dates back to 1931—even before the Sydney Harbour Bridge was built! Interested players may enter as many tournaments as...

The SmartFone Flick Fest, or 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 aims to get people involved in filmmaking at a...

The Good Food & Wine Show Christmas Market is coming to Sydney! The Good Food & Wine Show Christmas Market will take place at Carriageworks, Sydney, and will serve an array of tasty festive treats and foodie...

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 November and runs through to after New Year’s Day...

The Bondi to Bronte Ocean Swim is a popular competition that starts at Bondi Beach, circles around Mackenzie’s Point, and ends at Bronte Beach. The distance covered is between 2.1 and 2.4km (depending on...

Welcome to our Sydney event at Sydney Olympic Park and the third event in the Ramsay Health Care Triathlon Pink 2024/2025 season. The pool swim and closed road course make this the perfect event to challenge yourself to...

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 songs in seaside locations in and around Sydney. In the past, the...

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...

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...

Christmas Eve is celebrated on the 24th of December and is celebrated worldwide. Christmas Day in Sydney is a public holiday and a wonderful time to stop, reflect, and spend time with family and friends. Amid all the...

Christmas Day is celebrated on the 25th of December and is celebrated worldwide. Christmas in Sydney is a public holiday and a wonderful time to stop, reflect, and spend time with family and friends. Amid all the gift...

Boxing Day is a massive public holiday in Australia, and the best thing about being in Sydney is that there are so many ways to spend the day. From sporting events, cinema releases, shopping sprees or family BBQs...

The Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race is a major sporting event in Australia, held on Boxing Day each year. Attracting some of the best sailing crews in the world, the race travels from Sydney, 630 nautical miles (1,100km)...

Only a few events are celebrated worldwide, with New Year’s celebrated in every corner of the earth. Whether the fireworks on the Sydney Harbour Bridge or the Ball Drop at Times Square, New Year’s Eve is...

Field Day is a massive music festival held on New Year’s Day in The Domain Gardens annually. With a huge line-up of international acts, Field Day is a great way to start the new year with the sun shining and...

New Year’s Day falls on the 1st of January each year, at the height of the Australian summer. It has been designated as a public holiday, allowing many people to relax on a day off work. Even though there may be...

The Sydney Festival is a huge event that started in 1977 and is now held over 24 days in January yearly. With over 130 events in cutting-edge theatre, music, cabaret, dance and visual art, come down to this family...