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Mardi Gras
2 March 2024
What began in 1979 as a protest march has become a huge colourful annual event to display Sydney's tolerant spirit. The city's gay and lesbian community, joined by thousands of vis…

Sydney Festival
2 — 26 January 2024
Sydney CBD
This huge extravaganza is one of the largest and most prestigious cultural events in Australia, presenting the finest international artists and most acclaimed local talent in the p…

New Year's Eve Fireworks Spectacular
31 December annually
Sydney Harbour
The splendid setting of Sydney Harbour becomes the stage for one of the most fabulous and largest annual fireworks displays in the world, watched by millions of people around the g…

Carols in the Domain
December annually
The Domain, Sydney Botanical Gardens
Carols in the Domain is Australia's largest and most loved Christmas celebration. Every year, family and friends come together at this spectacular event to celebrate the magic and …

Australia Day Celebrations
26 January 2024
Various
Australia's National Day commemorates the arrival of the First Fleet and is a celebration of all that is Australian. While many families celebrate the day at home with traditional …

Sydney Film Festival
5 June — 16 June 2024
Screenings at various venues in Sydney's CBD
The Sydney Film Festival was first held in 1954, making it one of the longest-running events of its kind in the world. It is also one of the most prestigious, showcasing top-qualit…