Sydney Festival

The Sydney Festival is the biggest event in city. The festival lasts over three weeks in January, and features a wide array of entertainment. Everything from classical to contemporary music, dance, theatre, and the visual arts. The Sydney Festival features both free events and ticketed venues. Venues include Sydney Opera House, Sydney Theatre and Carriageworks.

Haldon Street Festival

The Haldon Street Festival in Canterbury has a little bit of everything: live music entertain, rides, great food, and over 100 market stalls. Activities include camels, baby animals, and amusement rides.

Luna Park Sydney Winterfest

Luna Park Sydney Winterfest is a winter wonderland right in the middle of Luna Park. This annual winter event has ice-skating and sumptuous food like hot chocolate, pretzels, and more! A great family friendly event in Sydney.

St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival

Laneway is a Melbourne festival has grown to include shows in Brisbane, Adelaide, Fremantle, and Sydney now. The goal of St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival is finding new music at unique locations. If you’re interested in new music and concerts in Sydney, reserve your dates for this festival then.

Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival

Witness the beauty of Japan in Sydney. Watch the cherry blossoms bloom and Japanese films, snacks, and more. The Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival is at the Auburn Botanic Gardens.

The Sydney Fringe

The Sydney Fringe is an arts and culture festival. The Fringe encompasses stand-up comedy, theatre, cabaret, visual arts, burlesque, and more. If you’re looking for alternative entertainment in Sydney, this is the event for you! The Sydney Fringe has over 60 venues in Sydney, Newtown, Marrickville, Enmore, and more.

Vivid Sydney

Vivid Sydney transforms Sydney skyline every year with an amazing outdoor light show. Vivid takes place over three weeks from May to June. Vivid Sydney venues include The Rocks, Kings Cross, Central Park, Chatswood, and Darling Harbour.