Events calendar Sydney

Celebrated on Australia Day as a protest against the arrival of the first settlement in the territory, the Yabun Festival is the largest Aboriginal celebration of the year. The festival celebrates the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. The public discovers the richness of these populations, whose cultures are considered the oldest in the world. It is held in Sydney's Victoria Park and attracts between 10,000 and 15,000 spectators annually. In 2022, the Yabun celebrated its 20th anniversary.

Every year in January, the capital of New South Wales kicks off the year with a bang with the Sydney Festival. For over 40 years, it has been one of the country's most anticipated events. It features the best national and international artists in music, visual arts and theatre. The event takes place all over the city of Sydney in galleries, theaters, concert halls and even on the streets where several artistic performances take place. A cultural celebration not to be missed if you are visiting!

It's one of Sydney's iconic events: to ring in the New Year, fireworks are set off from Sydney Harbour on December 31. The celebrations even start a few hours before the midnight fireworks. Over a million people come to Sydney over the festive period, so we advise you to book your hotel well in advance. Fireworks also go off in Manly, north of Sydney, in the early evening.