Whether you’re looking for events today, tomorrow, the next 14 days or beyond, the Sydney calendar is full of vibrant, exciting, intriguing and memorable experiences. The UNESCO World Heritage-listed Sydney Opera House hosts hundreds of outstanding performances every year.
Reserve your seats for musicals, shows and concerts in Sydney. Other fabulous venues in Sydney include the Capitol Theatre, the State Theatre, Sydney Lyric, the Roslyn Packer Theatre, the Theatre Royal, and the ICC in Darling Harbour. Big spectacles are held at Sydney Olympic Park arenas as well.
You’ll discover cutting-edge shows at smaller venues, such as the Belvoir St Theatre and the Enmore Theatre. There are wonderful festivals, too. The eclectic Sydney Festival is in January. Vivid Sydney is held over several weeks in May and June, illuminating the city with amazing digital light shows.
There are special occasions on NSW public holidays. Australia Day is January 26. The national day celebrates Australia’s diversity and achievements. The main stage is Sydney Harbour, one of the world’s great natural harbours. A lovely way to enjoy the waterway is on a ferry or harbour cruise.
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SURFEST Newcastle Australia
SURFEST Newcastle, Australia will celebrate its 37th anniversary in 2023. The event is the largest surfing festival in the southern hemisphere hosted at Merewether beach.
The event features international fields of competitive surfers in the:
- The World Surf League (WSL) Men’s Qualifying Series 5000 point Burton Automotive Pro.
- The WSL Women’s Qualifying Series 5000 point Speaking in Colour Womens Pro
- And other surf competitions.
Surfest started on 11 February 2023 with the Lake Mac City Pro Junior Trials at Red Head beach and will end on 24 March 2023 with The Mutual Bank High Schools Team Challenge at South Bar beach.
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