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Festivals

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

Vivid Sydney 2026, the festival of lights marred by the downing of drones, ends on a high

June 15, 2026June 13, 2026 by Peter Lynch
Vivid Sydney Hero

Vivid Sydney 2026 switched off its lights tonight after 23 nights of programming across the harbour city, with festival organisers Destination NSW pointing to a string of strong ticketing results as a signal of its success.

Categories Things to do, News Tags Festivals

6 must-see winter festivals to warm up your weekends

June 15, 2026June 10, 2026 by Bernadette Chua
Fire Pit Cinema at Christmas in July in The Rocks

From ice skating, festive magic and outdoor movie nights with your family to snow cannons and thumping music, winter’s never looked so good. Get out of hibernation mode and wrap up warm to explore the wintry fun at these winter festivals in Sydney.

Categories Things to do, Family Fun Tags Darling Harbour, Festivals, Sydney, winter, Winterfest

Sydney Writers’ Festival 2026: Free events to suit everyone

May 19, 2026May 12, 2026 by Naomi Toy
An overhead shot of people shopping for books at several tables

There’s something for everyone at the Sydney Writers’ Festival, which runs from May 17-24, and so much of it is free. Here’s a guide to the best of the festival that won’t cost a cent.

Categories Things to do, Entertainment, Free Activities Tags Art, Carriageworks, culture, families, Family Friendly, Festivals, Sydney

All the free things at Vivid Sydney (2026): Lights, music, food & more

May 8, 2026May 8, 2026 by Naomi Toy
Sydney Opera House sails Opera Mundi Vivid Sydney

In 2026, most of Vivid Sydney is free. So don’t worry if you haven’t got a ticket to a blockbuster event – here’s your full guide to everything free at Vivid. You won’t have to spend a cent.

Categories Vivid Sydney 2026, Things to do Tags Concerts, Darling Harbour, families, Festivals, restaurants, Sydney, Sydney CBD, sydney opera house, Vivid Sydney

Vivid Sydney 2026 guide: dates, light walk, events and tips

May 18, 2026April 30, 2026 by Rose Kelly
Vivid Sydney harbour

Discover everything about Vivid Sydney 2026: festival dates, must-see light shows, cruise options, family tips, and more in our ultimate guide.

Categories Vivid Sydney 2026, Art, Entertainment, Things to do Tags Festivals, Vivid Sydney

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

Ultimate Sydney concerts & gigs guide (2026)

June 3, 2026February 10, 2026 by Isabelle James
Harry Styles Sydney

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
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