Sydney's Supercharged Events Calendar

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Sydney is set to welcome its biggest ever calendar of music, art, culture and sporting events from spring and summer through to 2023, with a never-before-seen line-up of global events that will turbocharge the tourism economy by attracting visitors from all over the world.

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16 Sep 2022 Sydney's Supercharged Events Calendar Sydney is set to welcome its biggest ever calendar of music, art, culture and sporting events this spring and summer through to 2023, with a never-before-seen line-up of global events that will supercharge the visitor economy by attracting visitors from all over the world. With its glittering coastline, coupled with its iconic attractions, welcoming and vibrant energy and unmissable events line-up, Sydney is reinforcing its status as the number one events destination in the Asia Pacific. Kicking off the season with landmark sporting matches bound to draw global attention – Sydney sets the stage for crowd-roaring moments at the NRL Grand Final, FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, Sydney Super Cup, UCI Road World Championships, T20 ICC World Cup 2022 and Spring Racing Carnival. Visitors will need to pack their 24-carat dancing shoes this October as international music sensation Bruno Mars performs two exclusive Sydney-only concerts at the recently opened Allianz Stadium. Moving onto November, Sydney’s arts and culture will be front and center with the Opera on Cockatoo Island and the highly anticipated opening of the Art Gallery of NSW’s Sydney Modern, before Sydney welcomes visitors from across the world for Sydney WorldPride, Vivid Sydney and SXSW Sydney later in 2023. Minister for Tourism Ben Franklin said that this Saturday is the springboard for a jam-packed major events calendar for spring and summer. “Sydney’s summer of major events will bring millions of visitors into our state and deliver over $500 million of visitor expenditure to the NSW economy,” Mr Franklin said. “We are delivering on our promise to make NSW the major events destination of Australia and giving people the opportunity to witness the best athletes, artists, sportsmen and musicians right here in Sydney.” “Our summer of major events will grow the NSW visitor economy, create jobs and secure a brighter future for our state.” Sydney’s 2022-2023 event calendar currently includes 84 major events and is forecast to deliver over $500 million in visitor expenditure for NSW. Sydney’s supercharged line-up includes: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.sydney.com/destinations/sydney/sydney-city/chinatown-and-haymarket/events/moulin-rouge-the-musical-now-playing">Moulin Rouge! The Musical</a>: Until December 2022 </li> <li><a href="https://www.sydney.com/events/the-phantom-of-the-opera">Phantom of the Opera</a>: Until 16 October 2022 </li> <li><a href="https://www.sydney.com/destinations/sydney/sydney-north/manly/events/night-the-barracks-north-head-manly">Night at the Barracks</a>: 9 September – 9 October 2022 </li> <li><a href="https://www.sydney.com/events/spring-racing-carnival">ATC Spring Racing Carnival – The Everest at Royal Randwick</a>: 17 September – 5 November 2022 </li> <li><a href="https://wollongong2022.com.au/">UCI Road World Cycling Championships</a>: 18 September – 25 September 2022 </li> <li><a href="https://raceroster.com/events/2022/46926/blackmores-sydney-running-festival">Blackmores Sydney Running Festival</a>: 18 September 2022 </li> <li><a href="https://www.sydney.com/events/fiba-womens-basketball-world-cup">FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2022</a>: 22 September – 1 October 2022 </li> <li><a href="https://www.nrl.com/tickets/2022-nrl-telstra-premiership-grand-final/">NRL Grand Finals</a>: 2 October 2022 </li> <li><a href="https://www.sydney.com/destinations/sydney/sydney-city/city-centre/events/the-mousetrap">The Mousetrap</a>: October 2022 </li> <li><a href="https://www.sydney.com/events/cinderella">Cinderella</a>: October 2022 </li> <li><a href="https://www.sydney.com/destinations/sydney/sydney-east/moore-park/events/bruno-mars-live-and-exclusive-sydney-allianz-stadium">Bruno Mars: Live and Exclusive in Sydney Concert at Allianz Stadium</a>: 14 & 15 October 2022 </li> <li><a href="https://www.sydney.com/events/t20worldcup">T20 ICC WC Games at SCG</a>: From 22 October - 8 November 2022 </li> <li><a href="https://www.mca.com.au/artists-works/exhibitions/do-ho-suh/">Museum of Contemporary Art – Do Ho Suh</a>: From 4 November 2022 </li> <li><a href="https://www.sydney.com/destinations/sydney/sydney-west/sydney-olympic-park/events/sydney-super-cup">Sydney Super Cup</a>: 17, 20 and 23 November 2022 </li> <li><a href="https://www.aria.com.au/awards/">ARIA Awards 2022</a>: 24 November 2022 </li> <li><a href="https://www.maas.museum/event/carla-zampatti/">Zampatti Powerhouse</a>: from 24 November 2022</li> <li><a href="https://opera.org.au/productions/carmen-on-cockatoo-island/">Opera on Cockatoo Island</a>: Carmen: From 25 November 2022 </li> <li><a href="https://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/">Sydney Festival</a>: From 2 January 2023 </li> <li><a href="https://www.sydney.com/events/sydney-worldpride-2023">Sydney WorldPride</a>: 17 February to 5 March 2023 </li> <li><a href="https://sailgp.com/teams/australia/">Aus Sail GP</a>: 18-19 February 2023 </li> <li><a href="https://www.sydney.com/events/sydney-gay-and-lesbian-mardi-gras">Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade</a>: 25 February 2023 </li> <li><a href="https://opera.org.au/productions/madama-butterfly-on-sydney-harbour/">Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour – Madama Butterfly:</a> 24 March to 23 April 2023 </li> <li><a href="https://www.tinathemusical.com.au/">TINA: The Tina Turner Musical</a>: From 4 May 2023 </li> <li><a href="https://www.vividsydney.com/">Vivid Sydney</a>: Friday 26 May to Saturday 17 June 2023. </li> <li><a href="https://www.sydney.com/destinations/sydney/sydney-city/chinatown-and-haymarket/events/disneys-beauty-and-the-beast-the-musical">Beauty and The Beast</a>: from June 2023 </li> <li><a href="https://sxswsydney.com/">SXSW Sydney</a>: October 2023 </li> </ul> For more information on things to see and do in Sydney visit <a href="https://www.sydney.com/">www.sydney.com</a>. 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Sydney welcomes visitors from all over the world with an unmissable calendar of events this spring and summer

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Sydney is set to welcome its biggest ever calendar of music, art, culture and sporting events this spring and summer through to 2023, with a never-before-seen line-up of global events that will supercharge the visitor economy by attracting visitors from all over the world.

With its glittering coastline, coupled with its iconic attractions, welcoming and vibrant energy and unmissable events line-up, Sydney is reinforcing its status as the number one events destination in the Asia Pacific.

Kicking off the season with landmark sporting matches bound to draw global attention – Sydney sets the stage for crowd-roaring moments at the NRL Grand Final, FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, Sydney Super Cup, UCI Road World Championships, T20 ICC World Cup 2022 and Spring Racing Carnival.

Visitors will need to pack their 24-carat dancing shoes this October as international music sensation Bruno Mars performs two exclusive Sydney-only concerts at the recently opened Allianz Stadium.

Moving onto November, Sydney’s arts and culture will be front and center with the Opera on Cockatoo Island and the highly anticipated opening of the Art Gallery of NSW’s Sydney Modern, before Sydney welcomes visitors from across the world for Sydney WorldPride, Vivid Sydney and SXSW Sydney later in 2023.

Minister for Tourism Ben Franklin said that this Saturday is the springboard for a jam-packed major events calendar for spring and summer.

“Sydney’s summer of major events will bring millions of visitors into our state and deliver over $500 million of visitor expenditure to the NSW economy,” Mr Franklin said.

“We are delivering on our promise to make NSW the major events destination of Australia and giving people the opportunity to witness the best athletes, artists, sportsmen and musicians right here in Sydney.”

“Our summer of major events will grow the NSW visitor economy, create jobs and secure a brighter future for our state.”

Sydney’s 2022-2023 event calendar currently includes 84 major events and is forecast to deliver over $500 million in visitor expenditure for NSW. Sydney’s supercharged line-up includes:

Moulin Rouge! The Musical: Until December 2022
Phantom of the Opera: Until 16 October 2022
Night at the Barracks: 9 September – 9 October 2022
ATC Spring Racing Carnival – The Everest at Royal Randwick: 17 September – 5 November 2022
UCI Road World Cycling Championships: 18 September – 25 September 2022
Blackmores Sydney Running Festival: 18 September 2022
FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2022: 22 September – 1 October 2022
NRL Grand Finals: 2 October 2022
The Mousetrap: October 2022
Cinderella: October 2022
Bruno Mars: Live and Exclusive in Sydney Concert at Allianz Stadium: 14 & 15 October 2022
T20 ICC WC Games at SCG: From 22 October - 8 November 2022
Museum of Contemporary Art – Do Ho Suh: From 4 November 2022
Sydney Super Cup: 17, 20 and 23 November 2022
ARIA Awards 2022: 24 November 2022
Zampatti Powerhouse: from 24 November 2022
Opera on Cockatoo Island: Carmen: From 25 November 2022
Sydney Festival: From 2 January 2023
Sydney WorldPride: 17 February to 5 March 2023
Aus Sail GP: 18-19 February 2023
Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade: 25 February 2023
Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour – Madama Butterfly: 24 March to 23 April 2023
TINA: The Tina Turner Musical: From 4 May 2023
Vivid Sydney: Friday 26 May to Saturday 17 June 2023.
Beauty and The Beast: from June 2023
SXSW Sydney: October 2023

For more information on things to see and do in Sydney visit www.sydney.com. Share your favourite Sydney experiences on social media using #feelnewsydney

The Phantom of the Opera Australia Credit: Opera Australia

Minister for Tourism, Ben Franklin with the cast of The Phantom of the Opera Australia 2022 - Blake Bowden, Amy Manford and Josh Piterman

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First ride of part of the Wollongong 2022 UCI Road World Championship Elite Road Race course Credit: 2022 UCI Road World Championships

Sea Cliff Bridge - part of the Wollongong 2022 UCI Road World Championship Elite Road Race course

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A couple sitting in front of a campervan overlooking Umina Beach, at the NRMA Ocean Beach Holiday Resort in Umina.

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Destination NSW launches new support for caravan and camping industry 2 weeks ago Destination NSW has partnered with the Caravan and Camping Industry Association on a new ‘Feel More, Live More’ marketing program to boost year-round visitation to the state’s 400 holiday parks.The initiative follows NSW holiday parks celebrating a record average occupancy rate of 81 per cent during the New Year week commencing 30 December 2024, the highest rate for the period in four years.The month-long campaign is aimed at further driving awareness of what’s on offer in NSW in autumn, winter and spring.Minister for Tourism John Graham said: “NSW is the number one destination in Australia for caravan and camping holidaymakers and the NSW Government is committed to continuing to support the sector and the valuable contribution it makes to growing the visitor economy.“We have an ambitious goal to reach $91 billion in annual visitor economy expenditure by 2035, with the caravan and camping sectorplaying a vital role in generating jobs and driving investment in regional NSW.”Tourism Research Australia data shows NSW is the number one state in Australia for domestic overnight caravan and camping visitors, nights and expenditure.In the year ending September 2024, five million domestic overnight visitors participated in a caravan and camping experience across NSW.NSW Caravan and Camping Industry Association CEO Lyndel Gray said:“We have some of the country’s most beautiful scenery, which gives us a natural advantage when it comes to camping and caravanning and we’re coming off a period of bumper bookings.“With the summer holidays behind us, as we all go back to work and day to day life, we want people to be inspired to plan and book their next holiday and enjoy regional NSW in the cooler months.“Holiday parks have become more than once a year destination, they offer a wealth of attractions in some of the best locations where people can reconnect with nature or enjoy the local scene, making them ideal year-round destinations.”Destination NSW Acting Chief Executive Officer Karen Jones said: "Caravan and camping experiences are a cornerstone of regional tourism in NSW, offering visitors the chance to embrace nature, unwind in stunning locationsand enjoy a sense of fun and adventure all year round.“Through the ‘Feel More, Live More’ campaign, Destination NSW is deepening its support for this thriving sector—working with the Caravan and Camping Industry Association to inspire more visitors to discover the state’s incredible holiday parks beyond the peak summer season, driving sustainable growth for regional businesses and communities."The campaign will feature on TV in NSW and extend into regional Victoria, the ACT and into Southern Queensland and will then target those regions with social and digital content.Developed as an extension of Destination NSW’s Feel New brand, ‘Feel More, Live More’ supports the sustainable growth of regional visitor economies.It complements the <a href="https://www.destinationnsw.com.au/newsroom/destination-nsw-powers-up-ev-friendly-road-tripping-in-nsw">Recharge Here </a>marketing campaign, which promotes electric vehicle-friendly road trips in Greater Sydney and regional NSW.Learn more about the ‘Feel More, Live More’ campaign <a href="https://www.caravancampingnsw.com/">here</a>.
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Destination NSW has partnered with the Caravan and Camping Industry Association on a new ‘Feel More, Live More’ marketing program to boost year-round visitation to the state’s 400 holiday parks.

The initiative follows NSW holiday parks celebrating a record average occupancy rate of 81 per cent during the New Year week commencing 30 December 2024, the highest rate for the period in four years.

The month-long campaign is aimed at further driving awareness of what’s on offer in NSW in autumn, winter and spring.

Minister for Tourism John Graham said: “NSW is the number one destination in Australia for caravan and camping holidaymakers and the NSW Government is committed to continuing to support the sector and the valuable contribution it makes to growing the visitor economy.

“We have an ambitious goal to reach $91 billion in annual visitor economy expenditure by 2035, with the caravan and camping sectorplaying a vital role in generating jobs and driving investment in regional NSW.”

Tourism Research Australia data shows NSW is the number one state in Australia for domestic overnight caravan and camping visitors, nights and expenditure.

In the year ending September 2024, five million domestic overnight visitors participated in a caravan and camping experience across NSW.

NSW Caravan and Camping Industry Association CEO Lyndel Gray said:“We have some of the country’s most beautiful scenery, which gives us a natural advantage when it comes to camping and caravanning and we’re coming off a period of bumper bookings.

“With the summer holidays behind us, as we all go back to work and day to day life, we want people to be inspired to plan and book their next holiday and enjoy regional NSW in the cooler months.

“Holiday parks have become more than once a year destination, they offer a wealth of attractions in some of the best locations where people can reconnect with nature or enjoy the local scene, making them ideal year-round destinations.”

Destination NSW Acting Chief Executive Officer Karen Jones said: "Caravan and camping experiences are a cornerstone of regional tourism in NSW, offering visitors the chance to embrace nature, unwind in stunning locationsand enjoy a sense of fun and adventure all year round.

“Through the ‘Feel More, Live More’ campaign, Destination NSW is deepening its support for this thriving sector—working with the Caravan and Camping Industry Association to inspire more visitors to discover the state’s incredible holiday parks beyond the peak summer season, driving sustainable growth for regional businesses and communities."

The campaign will feature on TV in NSW and extend into regional Victoria, the ACT and into Southern Queensland and will then target those regions with social and digital content.

Developed as an extension of Destination NSW’s Feel New brand, ‘Feel More, Live More’ supports the sustainable growth of regional visitor economies.

It complements the Recharge Here marketing campaign, which promotes electric vehicle-friendly road trips in Greater Sydney and regional NSW.

Learn more about the ‘Feel More, Live More’ campaign here.

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