Sydney Harbour Events & Festivals

Held every two years, the Biennale of Sydney is Australia's largest contemporary visual arts event, showcasing bold and innovative contemporary art from around the world. The free..

Explore the fascinating history of the World Heritage listed Hyde Park Barracks where thousands of convicts lived between 1819 and 1848. Learn about the daily lives of convicts and how they..

Vivid Sydney is a unique annual event of light, music and ideas, featuring many of the world's most important creative industry forums, a mesmerising free public exhibition of outdoor..

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***Tickets are now on sale for 11.12, the best house party ever thrown at the best house on the planet - coming to life for one night only..

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***The 2011 "Internationalist" World Wine Tasting is back again with more exciting wines than before. You will be spoilt for choice with..

The Australian International Motor Show is the recognised industry showcase event, through which vehicle manufacturers choose to display the latest innovations and advances including..

Latest event details are yet to be confirmed.Celebrate the Lunar New Year at City of Sydney's Chinese New Year Festival. Running from 20 January - 5 February 2012, this vibrant arts..

Alexander the Great: 2000 Years of Treasures is the most exciting and prestigious classical culture exhibition ever to be hosted by the Australian Museum in Sydney and features the largest..

The annual Helpmann Awards® recognise distinguished artistic achievement and excellence in the many disciplines of Australia's vibrant live performance sectors, including musical theatre..

Australia's most famous annual art exhibition is now on at the Art Gallery of NSW - the 2012 Archibald Prize.See this year's winning self-portrait by Tim Storrier alongside 40 finalist..

WHAT IF?...Ten years ago, you asked yourself - what if the City's public spaces were taken over by artists? In response the City of Sydney came up with the first Art and About program...

Asia Pacific’s top pole dancers take over Luna Park for Pole Dance Championships. This is Sydney’s year to host the pole dance championships which is open to both male and female..

Sydney becomes the perfect playground for passionate Aussies to celebrate what makes our vibrant country great. What better way to pay tribute to our unique cultural identity than..

The Australian Audio and AV Show returns for its second year and this time will be hosted at the incomparable Sheraton on the Park in Sydney. After its hugely successful launch in Melbourne..

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***Australian Heritage Week is an annual celebration of Australia's unique heritage. It is a special time to share in the celebration of..

Celebrating its 23rd year in 2012, the Australian International Music Festival is an educational event for school and community music groups. It is an extremely popular event with an..

The 14th of July isn't only a date, but a symbol. The 14th July 1789 marks the beginning of the French revolution with the storming of the Bastille. Symbolising the end of the absolute..

Athlete or weekend warrior, it's the run that's fun for everyone. Elite international and Australian entrants get their running shoes on as they are beckoned to the starting line. Less..

Take the plunge in the Final ocean swim of the Body Science Great Australian Swim Series and compete for your chance to take out the Series Champion honours. The Final in the 2012/13 Series..

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***The ABCD Network, with the participation of the Sydney Burmese community will showcase Burma's various ethnic people, their cultural..

Now into it's seventh year, the annual Cancer Council NSW Seven Bridges Walk will return this October bigger and better than ever. You can register for the event by following the links on..

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***Carved Trees - Aboriginal cultures of western NSW is a free exhibition at the State Library of NSW.The Clifton Cappie Towle collection..

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***Professor Noam Chomsky, recipient of the 2011 Sydney Peace Prize, will deliver the City of Sydney Peace Prize Lecture in the Sydney Town..

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***As part of the Crave Sydney International Food Festival, food lovers can take it to the streets with a range of community food festivals..

In two intimate concerts only, internationally renowned classical guitarist Karin Schaupp will perform Cradle Songs by Karin Schaupp – a captivating selection of instrumental lullabies..

The Sydney Morning Herald Crave Sydney International Food Festival, presented by Citibank is a month of extraordinary food events including the all-star World Chef Showcase, Barbecue..

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***This year Daffodil Day is celebrating 25 years of 'HOPE'. To celebrate, Cancer Council is painting Martin Place yellow. Join the yellow..

Christmas festivities at Darling Harbour kick-off usually in late November with the Darling Harbour Christmas concert and lighting of the spectacular Christmas Tree.Families can enjoy an..

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***16 bands, 35 dance groups, 14 dance classes, 24 food and craft stalls… three days and two hot fiesta nightsFind your rhythm at..

The line-up for the 22nd Darling Harbour Jazz and Blues Festival has been announced with special international guests Dr Lonnie Smith (USA) and Trevor Watts and Veryan Weston (UK)..

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***The Dextro Energy Triathlon - ITU World Championship Series was launched in 2009, replacing a one-off event and taking in signature..

Nine course degustation. Nine mesmerising acts.El' Circo is a truly spellbinding experience marrying sophisticated dining and stunning performances from fire breathers, aerialists..

For one night only at Sydney’s magnificent State Theatre and returning from sold out U.S. and Australian shows, Mark Anthony is one of the top Elvis performers on the planet. He looks..

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***The Festival of Mosman is a ten day extravaganza running from 28 October to 6 November 2011. It features a huge array of cultural and..

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***The 22nd Annual Glebe Music Festival in conjunction with the Glebe Society are proud to present the following performances at various..

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***This year the Glebe Street Fair’s focus is on the beat of the community looking at different dance styles that are synonymous with the..

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***Grand Bordeaux Tasting Sydney 2012Taste vintages from 2001, 2006, 2008 from all the appellations of Bordeaux.Be one of the first in..

Australia's premier Home Show returns this May to the Darling Harbour Exhibition Centre.New this year is the 'Design Lounge' which will educate, inspire and entertain homeowners with..

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***Holi Mahotsav the grand festival of friendship and harmony is celebrated with colours and culture enjoyed by all communities. Tenth..

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***Homebake in 2011 is a line up of artists that will rock any audience member and give them a concert they will remember.Honouring the..

Join the Hunter Valley winemaking family as they host the seventh Hunter Valley Uncorked at Balmoral Esplanade.Meet the winemakers from the Hunter's boutique and iconic wine companies and..

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***In Situ: Mosman Festival of Sculpture and Installation is a collaborative sculpture exhibition featuring traditional sculptural works..

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***Sydney Opera House has launched a three-year partnership with the world's biggest comedy festival, Just for Laughs, and Australia's..

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***Laphroaig Live is coming to the Southern Hemisphere for the first time ever.The famous annual whisky program's 5th show will broadcast..

Based on the hit movie of the same name starring Reese Witherspoon, LEGALLY BLONDE the Musical was created by a top-of-their-class creative team, led by Tony Award-winning director and..

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***Lifestart Kayak for Kids is Sydney's own one-of-a-kind paddling event that attracts competitors and spectators from all over the state..

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***Malaysia Fest, fondly known as MFest, is an annual community and cultural festival organised by the Malaysian Student Community of..

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***Set beside stunning Sydney Harbour at sunset, Harbour '12 is one of the most unique and beautiful parties in the world. Enjoy the..

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***The Mardi Gras Pool Party is a chance to get wet and wild at one of Sydney's most exclusive clubs. After a sell-out event in 2011..

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is a celebration of fashion and culture. Sydney will again become the nation's style attraction as..