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Events

The dates, details, background features and visual assets for upcoming major sporting and cultural events in Sydney and New South Wales.

Events

Biennale of
Sydney 2026

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The 25th edition, titled Rememory, being presented free to the public from 14 March to 14 June 2026.

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27 Mar - 03 May

Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour - The Phantom of the Opera

Events & Festivals

Andrew Lloyd Webber's global phenomenon returns on its 40th anniversary

13 Apr - 03 May

Sail Port Stephens

Events & Festivals

The 18th Sail Port Stephens event takes place 13 April - 3 May, 2026

SportNorth Coast

13 Apr - 17 May

Sydney Comedy Festival

Events & Festivals

The Sydney Comedy Festival is NSW's largest annual comedy event, running for four weeks every April & May, since 2005.

Arts, Culture and HeritageSydney

18 Apr

The Lion King

Events & Festivals

The world’s #1 musical, Disney’s THE LION KING, returns to the Capitol Theatre, Sydney in April

Arts, Culture and HeritageSydney

30 Apr

2026 Ampol Women's State of Origin - Game I

Events & Festivals

Game I of the 2026 Ampol Women's State of Origin will be at McDonald Jones Stadium, Thursday 30 April

SportNSW

01 May - 17 May

Great Southern Nights 2025

Events & Festivals

Australian artists will light up NSW stages from 1-17 May for Great Southern Nights 2026.

Arts, Culture and HeritageNSW

01 May - 03 May

Narooma Oyster Festival

Events & Festivals

On the first weekend in May, join growers, chefs and shuckers to celebrate the rock oyster.

Food & DrinkSouth Coast

02 May - 03 May

Mudgee Classic 2026

Events & Festivals

A 2-day gravel & road cycling event through Mudgee’s stunning vineyards & countryside of Mudgee.

SportCentral West

11 May - 15 May

2026 AFC Australian Fashion Week

Events & Festivals

From 11-15 May 2026, AFC Australian Fashion Week presented by Shark Beauty arrives at MCA in Sydney.

Arts, Culture and HeritageSydney

14 May - 17 May

Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB

Events & Festivals

Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB is Australia's premier trail running event, held in the Blue Mountains in NSW.

SportBlue Mountains

22 May - 13 Jun

Vivid Sydney 2026

Events & Festivals

Australia's largest festival, Vivid Sydney, will be held from 22 May to 13 June 2026.

Food & DrinkSydney

27 May

2026 Ampol State of Origin

Events & Festivals

The 2026 Ampol State of Origin series will kick off in Sydney on Wednesday 27 May at Accor Stadium.

SportSydney

03 Jun - 14 Jun

Sydney Film Festival

Events & Festivals

The 73rd Sydney Film Festival (3–14 June) offers a 200+ films strong 2026 program.

Arts, Culture and HeritageSydney

04 Jul

Nations Championship - Wallabies v Ireland

Events & Festivals

The Wallabies kick off their Nations Championship journey with a massive opener against Ireland at Allianz Stadium

SportSydney

28 Jul

Sydney Super Cup | Chelsea FC v Western Sydney Wanderers

Events & Festivals

Sydney will host four exciting match-ups, the first one Chelsea FC v Western Sydney Wanderers for the Sydney Super Cup.

SportSydney

29 Jul

Sydney Super Cup | Tottenham Hotspurs v Sydney FC

Events & Festivals

Sydney will host four exciting match-ups, the second one Tottenham Hotspurs v Sydney FC for the Sydney Super Cup.

SportSydney

01 Aug

Sydney Super Cup | Tottenham Hotspurs v Chelsea FC

Events & Festivals

Sydney will host four exciting match-ups, the third one Tottenham Hotspurs v Chelsea FC for the Sydney Super Cup.

SportSydney

12 Aug

Sydney Super Cup | Chelsea FC Women's v A League All Stars Women's

Events & Festivals

Sydney will host four exciting match-ups, the final one Chelsea FC Women's v A League All Stars Women's.

SportSydney

20 Aug - 22 Aug

Broken Hill Mundi Mundi Bash

Events & Festivals

The Broken Hill Mundi Mundi Bash is Australia’s biggest outback music festival, set on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains.

Arts, Culture and HeritageCountry & Outback

30 Aug

2026 Abbott World Major TCS Sydney Marathon

Events & Festivals

One of the world's most scenic runs that is fun for everyone with a distance for beginners to experienced runners.

SportSydney

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