What to do in Sydney this September
Spring forward with these must-see events to ring in the new season.
Festivals
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What to do in Sydney this July
Live music, bustling markets and school holiday fun. Here are 10 events to warm up your winter.
What to do in Sydney this June
The lights are on and the red carpet is out. The best art, music, performances and parties come to town this month.
What to do in Sydney this May
From literary festivals and bustling markets to island adventures and meals that bring cultures together, uncover new passions and make meaningful connections.
What to do in Sydney this March
Count frog calls, climb a shell bridge and amp up your nights with live music. Try something new this month with these 15 events.
What to do in Sydney this February
The streets light up to celebrate the Lunar New Year, Mardi Gras and more. Here are 10 events to set your sights on.
What to do and where to eat during Sydney Lunar Festival
Fabulous feasts, spectacular shows and magnificent artworks – it’s time to celebrate the Year of the Snake.
What to do in Sydney this January
Take a dip in the city centre, catch short films under the stars and experience an exhibition that’s out of this world. Here are 9 events to savour.
Our Sydney Festival highlights
Music, dance, performance art and kid-friendly events to help you plan your festival from 4 to 26 January
What to do in Sydney this November
Soak up spring at markets, festivals and gardens. Here are 9 events to add to your calendar this month.
What to do in Sydney this October
From neighbourhood street festivals to the international stage of SXSW Sydney, here are 11 events to celebrate this month.
How to get involved in Sydney Streets
Make the most of our popular street events this summer - bring your trading or dining outdoors, apply for event space, host a pop-up stall and more.
Lights, camera, action: Sydney Film Festival opens
Grab your choc tops and popcorn, and settle in for some great cinema from 5 to 16 June
Biennale stories: hear from Sydney artist Kirtika Kain
Delhi-born Australian artist, Kirtika Kain shares the inspiration and process behind her latest work.
Our 12 picks from Sydney Writers' Festival
Diverse storytellers gather 20-26 May. Here are some talks, workshops and readings to take you away.
City of Sydney employees share their colourful tales from Hindu festival of Holi
One of the most colourful, vibrant and fun-filled festivals from India.
By George, dragons! Experience the magic of Sydney Lunar Festival
The roarsome dragons and lanterns making George Street shine for Sydney Lunar Festival.
Meet the Sydney duo putting more queer into the comedy scene
How a City of Sydney sponsorship is helping to bring Sydney’s brightest performers to Oxford Street this Mardi Gras
Get your business involved in Vivid Sydney
Learn how you can be part of the world's largest festival of light, music, food and ideas
What to know about Sydney Fringe Festival 2024
The largest independent arts festival in NSW features more than 400 events across Sydney from 1 to 30 September.
7 Vivid Music events under $50
From electronic to hip hop, reggaeton to rap – find music to suit your taste at some of Sydney’s coolest venues.
8 reasons you'll be glad you're over 60
There’s so much happening in our local area during the 10 day Seniors Festival, it’ll have you counting down the days until you turn the big 6-0.
Power in Pride: Celebrating our LGBTIQ+ communities
Our 2022 Mardi Gras float recognised the contributions from our LGBTIQ+ communities, especially over the past 2 years.
What to do in Sydney this winter
It’s cold outside, but here are 13 great reasons to rug up and head out to the city.
Create unique experiences for residents and visitors this winter
Sydney Solstice invites businesses to come up with creative celebrations in the city.
Love Sydney: a celebration of our city at the 2021 Sydney Mardi Gras Parade
Our 2021 float was a call to action to come back to the city we love. See it in all its sparkling glory.
Multi-million dollar investment for a 24-hour city
The plan will see extended hours for cultural institutions and a festival of live music, outdoor dining and theatre performances over a 6 month period.
9 ways to make the most of Mardi Gras
Sydney’s biggest LGBTIQ celebration comes to an all-singing, all-dancing crescendo when the Mardi Gras Parade takes over our city on 29 February.
What to do in Sydney this summer
Warm nights and fun events call for celebration - see our picks for summer in Sydney.
Disability-inclusive things to do in Sydney
Art, museums, parks and more. See plenty of accessible activities in our city.
