Sydney’s first-ever three-day “multicultural festival” takes over Darling Harbour

Tumbalong Park in Darling Harbour

From Friday, February 7 to Sunday, February 9, Darling Harbour’s Tumbalong Park will host the inaugural Artistry Festival with the goal of “celebrating the rich diversity of the Asia-Pacific.”. Given how popular cross-cultural performances have been in Sydney lately, with the success of SXSW Sydney a prime example, the three-day event is hoping to attract … Read more

Sydney to host biggest Dragon Boat Festival in the Southern Hemisphere

The Dragon Boat Festival in Sydney held to celebrate the Chinese New Year.

With Chinese New Year events locked in for the next 19 days (from Wednesday, January 29), Sydney is celebrating the Year of the Snake with all sorts of street festivals, art installations, lion dances, and what’s being touted as the biggest Dragon Boat Festival in Sydney and the Southern Hemisphere. Scheduled for Friday, February 5 … Read more

SXSW Sydney adds a big First Nations showcase to its free program

The Kid Laroi at SXSW Sydney

With SXSW Sydney fast approaching, the festival has locked in a major showcase of First Nations talent, playing right into the heart of the event’s overarching purpose. Much like the Austin original, SXSW Sydney lives and thrives on its adventurous spirit. As much as the festival is all about networking and fascinating keynotes, the event … Read more

Your ultimate guide to all the free events at SXSW Sydney for 2024

SXSW Sydney is hosting plenty of free events in Sydney in October.

With Sydney on the cusp of some big changes, it’s only right that the city keeps growing one of its major wins over the past few years. That being the enviable position as the hub of SXSW in the Southern Hemisphere with SXSW Sydney. Sydney is the first-ever city to host the iconic festival outside … Read more

Darling Harbour’s historic vintage carousel reopens after eight years

Darling Harbour's vintage carousel has reopened after eight years.

Although it sat gathering dust for nearly a decade, Darling Harbour’s iconic vintage carousel—only the second-oldest in Australia—has reopened with the harbourside area’s Olympics live site. The highly ornate fairground carousel is a small piece of heritage-listed beauty in that part of Sydney, adding a tremendous amount of character to the site, which is set … Read more