Sydney Events

Annual Events

Address: 1 Showground Rd, Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney, NSW 2127 Dates: April 9 - April 22, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

A much anticipated yearly event, the Royal Easter Show features the Sydney Royal Rodeo, nightly fireworks, carnival rides, live music, parades, street theater and food vendors. It's held at the Sydney Showground in Sydney Olympic Park for two weeks.

Address: Darling Harbour, Sydney 2009 Category: Performance - Concert / Music - Blues Dates: June 6 - June 8, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Held along the picturesque Darling Harbour in June, coinciding with the Queen's birthday, this three-day jazz festival features top name performers from around the world. With the majority of performances being free, the event draws large crowds. Attend, and you'll get a chance to hear vocalists and instrumentalists...

Address: Sydney Convention and Exhibition Center • Darling Dr, Darling Harbour, NSW 2000 Category: Fair / Festival - Food / Drink Dates: July 3 - July 5, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

You'll be salivating as you peruse the booths at the annual Good Food & Wine Show. Over 300 vendors offer up food and wine samples as well as delectable recipes. Celebrity chefs give live demonstrations, and there's plenty of prizes and cooking related goodies given out.

Address: City streets, Sydney Category: Sports Event - Running Dates: August 9, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Established in 1971, this annual race has become the largest of its kind in all of the Southern Hemisphere. It welcomes all abilities and ages, garnering both men and women participants. Runners (and walkers) commence racing at Hyde Park in Sydney's Central Business District and cover a scenic route that ends at the...

Address: Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park, Homebush Bay, Sydney Category: Convention / Conference - Home / Garden Dates: August 28 - August 30, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Held in August, this annual gardening show has lots going on, from flower competitions to educational workshops and special seminars. Find out how to make a beautiful flower arrangement on the cheap, ask questions about problem gardening areas, and even get cooking suggestions from the special workshops by talented...

Address: Homebush Bay, Telstra Stadium, Sydney, NS 2127 Category: Sports Event - Rugby Dates: October 4, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Australians take their rugby very seriously, and there's no more exciting time on Sydney's calendar than the National Rugby League's Grand Final held in the Telstra Stadium in Sydney in late September / early October.

Address: various venues, Sydney Category: Fair / Festival - Cultural Dates: January 9 - January 30, 2010 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

With exhibits both indoor and out, this annual festival is a favorite with both locals and visitors alike. Over one million guests attend this cultural celebration each year. In existence since 1977, it focuses on the best national and international performing and visual arts in area theatres, galleries and concert...

Address: Darling Harbour, Sydney NSW Category: Fair / Festival - Holiday / Seasonal Dates: January 26, 2010 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Each year, Aussies and visitors alike celebrate their nation in fine style. The Darling Harbour comes alive with vendors serving up a variety of foods, live music, interactive shows, performing artists and an outstanding fireworks display to top off the exciting day. This annual event is one of the largest and most...