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Experience the best day trips & festival tours in Sydney! Explore vibrant cultural festivals, seasonal events & local celebrations. Book your Sydney festival adventure today!

Drones to return to Vivid Sydney as festival unveils official 2026 program

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026 by Peter Lynch
Vivid Sydney Drones

The aerial spectacle – which previously drew huge crowds to Sydney Harbour – is set to make a comeback in 2026 after being absent from last year’s festival.

Categories Things to do, Family Fun Tags Festivals

Vivid Sydney 2026 Guide: Dates, Light Walk, Events & Tips

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026 by Rose Kelly
Vivid Sydney harbour

Discover everything about Vivid Sydney 2025: festival dates, must-see light shows, cruise options, family tips, and more in our ultimate guide.

Categories Vivid Sydney 2025, Art, Entertainment, Things to do Tags Festivals, Vivid Sydney

21 things to do in Sydney this weekend (March 13 – 15)

March 12, 2026March 10, 2026 by Isabelle James
Bronte Beach

Looking for things to do this weekend? Welcome to your curated guide to the top events, activities and unique experience in and around Sydney.

Categories Things to do Tags bars, Concerts, families, Festivals, restaurants, Sydney, Sydney CBD, Theatre, things to do

Mardi Gras CEO Jesse Matheson shares his top tips for the perfect Parade Day

February 26, 2026 by Isabelle James
Mardi Gras Parade

The iconic Mardi Gras Parade is back! Check out CEO of Mardi Gras Jesse Matheson’s top tips for a perfect Parade Day.

Categories Things to do Tags Festivals, Mardi Gras, Mardi Gras Parade, Parade Day

Biennale of Sydney 2026: your guide to the 25th anniversary edition

February 16, 2026 by Isabelle James
Biennale of Sydney things to do in sydney in march

One of the world’s leading international contemporary art events, the Biennale of Sydney is fast approaching. Here’s everything you need to know.

Categories Things to do, Museums & Galleries Tags art gallery of nsw, Biennale of Sydney, Festivals, Museum of Contemporary Art

The award-winning Lakemba Nights returns is back: here’s what you need to know

February 20, 2026February 12, 2026 by Chris Singh
Lakemba Nights

Australia’s biggest Ramadan cultural celebration, Lakemba Nights, returns to Sydney next week, with the huge foodie festival preparing to welcome visitors from across the country.

Categories Things to do, Western Sydney, Where to eat Tags Canterbury, Festivals, food and drink, food festival, Lakemba Nights, Western Sydney

The ultimate guide to Sydney concerts and gigs in 2026

March 2, 2026February 10, 2026 by Isabelle James
Swedish pop sensation Zara Larsson

We’ve created the ultimate Sydney gig guide to help you plan a year packed with unmissable concerts.

Categories Gigs and Concerts, Entertainment Tags Concerts, Enmore Theatre, Festivals, Metro Theatre, Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, sydney opera house

The best Lunar New Year 2026 events in Sydney

February 23, 2026February 4, 2026 by Isabelle James
Lunar New Year Hero

With Lunar New Year in Sydney kicking off from Tuesday, February 17, locals and visitors are set for over two weeks of street parties, art and light installations, and lion dances.

Categories Things to do, Entertainment Tags Chinese New Year, Festivals, Lunar New Year

31 things to do in Sydney in February

February 17, 2026January 29, 2026 by Isabelle James
Sydney Opera House

Sydney is buzzing this February, with a calendar full of festivals, gigs, exhibitions and events you don’t want to miss. Here’s our ultimate guide to making the most of the month.

Categories Things to do Tags bars, Concerts, families, february, Festivals, Sydney, things to do in february, things to do in sydney

Sydney Festival is back: here’s your first look, plus the Director’s “don’t miss” event

January 8, 2026 by Isabelle James
Sydney Festival launch

We attended the official opening and got a first look at two exciting acts, along with insight from Director Kris Nelson, who highlighted one 2026 Sydney Festival event you absolutely can’t miss.

Categories News Tags Festivals, Sydney, Sydney Festival, Theatre
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