Huge arts festival with free & ticketed events, DJs, opera, dance, and family activities.

When: 5-29 Jan
Where: Accross Sydney

Australia's premier short film festival. The Flickerfest 2026 will showcase around 185 exceptional shorts, across 24 dedicated festival programmes, handpicked from a record-breaking 3,700+ entries, from over 100 countries, with many enjoying their world and Australian premieres. 

When: 23 Jan - 1 Feb
Where: Bondi Beach

Everyone is encouraged to come together to Reflect, Respect and Celebrate this Australia Day. From first light through to well into the night, there are plenty of free events and activities taking place around Sydney Harbour.

When: 26 Jan
Where: Sydney Harbour

Expect parties, themed events, and celebrations throughout February, culminating around the Fair Day and main events.

When: 13 Feb - 03 Mar
Where: Across Sydney

Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour sees the beloved singer returning to our shores with a brand-new live show that’ll follow the release of his new album, Play - out Friday 12 September.

When: 13-15 Feb
Where: Accor Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park

The AFC Women's Asian Cup is a quadrennial competition in women's football for national teams which belong to the Asian Football Confederation. It is the oldest women's international football competition and premier women's football competition in the AFC region for national teams and this year, Australia is hosting it.

When: 1 - 21 Mar
Where: Accor Stadium, Optus Stadium, CBA Stadium

The Rocks is Sydney's home of St Patrick's Day celebrations and we're gearing up for another four spectacular days in March 2026.

When: 14 - 17 Mar
Where: The Rocks, Sydney

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical returns to Sydney Harbour for its 40th anniversary, staged outdoors on an enormous platform built over the water. Directed by Simon Phillips, the production features the Sydney Opera House as a backdrop, a live orchestra, and nightly fireworks.

When: 27 Mar - 3 May
Where: Fleet Steps, Mrs Macquaries Point

Australia's largest annual event, featuring agriculture, entertainment, and carnival rides.

When: 2 -13 Apr
Where: Sydney Olympic Park

The Sydney Comedy Festival is one of Australia’s biggest and most loved live entertainment events, bringing the world’s best comedians to stages across the city.

When: 13 Apr - 17 May
Where: Across Sydney

This is Disney's THE LION KING, making its triumphant return to Sydney! This production is a global phenomenon, known for its breathtaking visual artistry, elaborate puppetry, and award-winning music by Elton John and Tim Rice.

When: 18 Apr - 06 Aug
Where: Capitol Theatre, Sydney