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Sydney Events

Sydney 2012 events

February
12
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras

The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival is the world’s premier gay and lesbian cultural festival. Spanning two weeks, the celebrations...

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February
19
Tropfest

Though it started small, today Tropfest is known as the largest short film festival in the world. Hosted in The Domain, where crowds of thousands...

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March
08
Taste of Sydney

This epicurean extravaganza held in Centennial Park see the city's top restaurants serve sample-sized plates of their signature dishes, which...

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May
02
Rosemount Australian Fashion Week

While the European capitals of London, Milan and Paris still rule the fashion roost, Sydney is making serious headway for Australian designers....

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June
06
Sydney Film Festival

Held over 14 days, the Sydney Film Festival is one of the longest running events of its kind in the world. Each year the festival brings together...

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June
27
Biennale of Sydney

Australia's largest and most exciting contemporary visual arts event. Held every two years, the Biennale stages a three-month exhibition, plus a...

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August
12
City2Surf

The world's largest run and Sydney's favourite sporting event, City2Surf is a sporting calendar highlight. The event sees 75,000 people pounding...

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October
01
Crave Sydney International Food Festival

The Crave Sydney International Food Festival is all about food. Whether it's a masterclass with one of the world's premiere chefs, dining in one...

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October
18
Sculpture By The Sea

The world’s largest annual free-to-the-public, outdoor sculpture exhibition takes place along the beautiful New South Wales coastal walk from...

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December
26
Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race

The world-famous 2,000km (1,240-mile) yacht race departs Sydney Harbour on 26 December.

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December
31
New Year's Eve

The globally recognised extravagant and colourful fireworks display over Sydney Harbour attracts more than 1.5 million visitors each year. They...

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Sydney 2013 events

January
09
Sydney Festival

Australia's largest and most attended annual cultural event comprises around 300 performances and 80 events performed by over 1,000 artists in at...

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