Destination Guides: Sydney, Australia - Events & Entertainment

January 1 (December 31)

The Festival of Sydney, which includes concerts, street theater and fireworks.

January

The Great Ferry Boat Race

January

Australia Day Concert

January

Chinese New Year (late January or early February)

January

Cricket Test Match

February/March

Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras  Festival (whole month of events)

March

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

March or April

The Royal Easter Show  (week preceding Good Friday)

June

Sydney Film Festival

Mid-June

Darling Harbour Jazz Festival

August

City to Surf Run

September

Rugby League Grand Finale

September

Bondi Beach Festival of the Winds

October

Manley Jazz Festival

December

Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race

December 31

New Year’s Eve Sydney Harbour Parades and Street Parties