Things to do at New Year's in Sydney

New Year’s Eve

Said to be one of the best if not greatest firework displays on the planet. Every year the pressure is on to be bigger and better than the previous year. Amazingly it’s all free. How can you miss it?

https://www.sydney100.com/newyearssydney/

Things to do over Christmas in Sydney

Christmas in Sydney

Christmas is a time when everyone starts making lists of one kind or another. We are no different:

Christmas things to in Sydney 

Open Air Cinema Tickets

Open Air Cinema – Pre-sale – 9 am Friday, 8th December, ends 5 pm Sunday, 10th December

Provided you are a St.George Bank customer or know one December 8^th is an important date to remember. This is the date the Pre-Sale of Open Air Cinema takes place, one of the top 10 things to do in Sydney. Don’t miss out.

https://www.sydney100.com/sydney-in-december/

Coogee Family Fun Day Sydney

The Coogee Family Fun Day – Saturday, 2nd December

The Coogee Family Fun Day is now well established in many people’s diaries as a great day out. There is a lot of fun to be had with rides, cute animals, music and of course the beach. You can also get a bit of Christmas shopping done and then just relax and enjoy the carnival atmosphere.  

https://www.sydney100.com/sydney-in-december/

Fantastic Planet

Fantastic Planet – 24th November to 4th December

Fantastic Planet is Horror, Science Fiction and Fantasy Festival showing the best movies from the respective genres. Follow the link below to embark upon a journey like no other.

https://www.sydney100.com/sydney-in-november/

Schools Spectacular Sydney

Schools Spectacular – Friday, 24th November and Saturday, 25th November

Sydney's spectacular schools are bringing their immensely talented kids together to give us three hours of spectacular entertainment. It promises to be top class.

https://www.sydney100.com/sydney-in-november/

Newtown Festival Sydney

Newtown Festival – Sunday, 12th November

Newtown has been home to many of Sydney's most talented artists for many years.
Discover the many sides of the Newtown, it's art and that of wider Sydney through this engaging renown festival. Be prepared to be entertained and enthralled by the depth of talent on display.

https://www.sydney100.com/sydney-in-november/

Sculpture by the Sea

Sculpture by the Sea – Bondi Beach – Thursday, 19th October – Sunday, 5th November

If you haven't seen Sculpture by the Sea before, why not? Did you have a note from your doctor? :) If you have seen it before it’s always worth another another look.

https://www.sydney100.com/sydney-in-november/

Norton Street Italian Festa Sydney

Norton Street Italian Festa – Sunday, 29th October 2017

‘Little Italy’ is out to show the rest of us a good time with a fun mix of music, the song, the dance and much more.
Think Italian and you’ll find it here.

https://www.sydney100.com/sydney-in-october/

Sydney Serious Craft Beer Week

Sydney Serious Craft Beer Week – Friday, 20th October to Sunday, 29th October 2017

If you are practiced at the art of beer consumption now is the time to get really serious. Sydney Serious Craft Beer Week has the potential to make you appreciate a beer even more than you do now. Is that even possible? You'll have to visit to find out!

https://www.sydney100.com/sydney-in-october/

World Time Attack and Spring Cycle in Sydney

World Time Attack – Friday, 13th October to Saturday, 14th October

October is a great time to be in Sydney with the World time attack gives us the fastest in this motor sport. You will also find Australia’s largest outdoor car show and many other attractions so if you like fast cars make time for this great event.

Spring Cycle – North Sydney – Sunday, 15th October

The Spring Cycle is a mix of fun, healthy exercise and a chance to enjoy Sydney's great sights. So if you're a local or here from another place ride through the streets of Sydney and make a few friends along the way.

https://www.sydney100.com/sydney-in-october/

Hunter Valley Uncorked at Balmoral

Hunter Valley Uncorked at Balmoral – Sunday, 8th October

Gotta Love the Hunter Valley particularly when you don't have leave Sydney to get there. A trip to Balmoral will be rewarded with Hunter Valley's finest food, wine and produce. Sydney’s largest Harbour Beach plays host to NSW's Wine Country. Promises to be a great vintage of a day.

https://www.sydney100.com/sydney-in-october/

Things to do during the School Holiday in Sydney

Looking for things to do during the School Holidays?

You're not alone if you are. There is plenty to do. Just follow the link the below.

https://www.sydney100.com/thingstodosydneyschoolholidays/

Sydney Fringe Festival

Sydney Fringe Festival is Everywhere - 1st to 30th September

The Sydney Fringe Festival will be entertaining us all over Sydney. If life is a journey then the fringe could be your destination.

https://www.sydney100.com/sydney-in-september/

Sydney Underground Film Festival

Sydney Underground Film Festival – 14th September – 17th September

The Sydney Underground Film Festival or SUFF is pretty wild. It doesn’t just push boundaries; it distorts and dismembers. Go if you dare.

https://www.sydney100.com/sydney-in-september/

Festival of the Winds Sydney

Festival of the Winds, Bondi Park, Bondi Beach and Bondi Pavilion - Sunday, 10th September, 11am-4pm

Look to skies for sights for saw eyes! All eyes really for cometh the wind cometh the kites. Kites to make you smile, kites that speak to you, kites that amaze and kites that are beautiful. Its all gonna be out there and up there in a spectacle that has to seen. 

https://www.sydney100.com/sydney-in-september/

My Fair Lady in Sydney

My Fair Lady – Thursday 24th August to Saturday, 23rd September

Julie Andrews has returned to the show that helped to make her famous but this time it's as director. This fabulous musical tells the story of Eliza Doolittle with song, laughter and love. Follow the link below for more.

https://www.sydney100.com/sydney-in-august/

Along with this link for a recent interview with the great lady herself. 

http://www.abc.net.au/radio/sydney/programs/breakfast/julie-andrews/8837876

Italian Wine and Food Festival Sydney

Italian Wine and Food Festival – Barangaroo – Sunday 27th August

Italy has moved to Barangaroo in Sydney. Well just for the day. The best Italian wines and its most famous cuisine are yours to savour, taste and enjoy.

https://www.sydney100.com/sydney-in-august/

Wildlife Photographer of the Year Sydney

Wildlife Photographer of the Year – City – to 9th October

This world famous exhibition will dazzle you with amazing wildlife photographs from around the world. Nature is the star. Wonder around and simple enjoy the amazing creatures we share this glorious planet with.

https://www.sydney100.com/sydney-in-august/

Mudgee Wine and Food Fair, Balmoral Beach, Sydney

Mudgee Wine and Food Fair, Balmoral Beach – 13th August 2017

The Mudgee Wine and Food Fair at Balmoral has become a classical Sydney experience, merging the delights of the bush with one of the attraction of the big smoke. A relaxing, beautiful, tasteful few hours at one one of the Sydney's finest beachside suburbs. 

https://www.sydney100.com/sydney-in-august/

Sydney International Boat Show

Sydney International Boat Show – 3rd to 7th August

The Sydney International Boat Show is a must for boaties, an almost must for wannabe boaties and worth floating the idea to anyone who can afford one.

https://www.sydney100.com/sydney-in-august/

Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes Sydney

Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes – Art Gallery of NSW – From 29th July to 22nd October

Including Australia’s best portrait the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes exhibitions is a must see at the Art Gallery of NSW . The People’s Choice award gives you, the gallery visitor, the chance to make your views known. Will the 'expert' judges agree with you? Will one of 'The Donald's' win? [must be a few], will the Donald like it? Do we care? What if he comes to see it in person? Do we really want to do this? I must stop now. :)

https://www.sydney100.com/sydney-in-july/

Whale Watching Sydney

Whale Watching out of Sydney

The Whales are coming to Sydney. Hunted (but barely eaten) by the Japanese but loved by Australians. So you can guess why they come here. So get out there and say hello and maybe they might stick around.

https://www.sydney100.com/sydney20/

Winterlight Festival Parramatta, Sydney

Winterlight – Parramatta – to Sunday, 16th July

Winterlight has the largest ice rink in Sydney! Not only that it has the an array of fun things to do including a snow play area, an ice slide,  a kid’s only ice rink and an illuminated Ferris wheel.

https://www.sydney100.com/sydney-in-july/

Aresnal in Sydney

Arsenal in Sydney – Sydney Olympic Park – Thursday, 13th July and Saturday, 15th July

The Arsenal is one of the greatest football (soccer) clubs in the world, unless you support Spurs (local London rival). However great or not they are they are coming to Sydney! Our local boys, Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers, will be taking on the Londoners and I have no doubt that the Aresnal will be a little less great  by the time they leave. So the stadium should be full of Spurs fans cheering on the locals. Come-on Sydney!!!!

https://www.sydney100.com/sydney-in-july/

School Holidays in Sydney

Looking for things to do during the School Holidays?

https://www.sydney100.com/thingstodosydneyschoolwinterholidays/

Titanic the Exhibition Sydney

Titanic the Exhibition – Moore Park – Ends Friday 30th June

You should try to catch this exhibition before it sinks into the seas of time. You are bound to come away with one or two "well I didn't know that!" along with a lasting memory of what this great ship must have been like. You'll also get to see some of props salvaged from the highly successful Titanic movie. 

https://www.sydney100.com/sydney-in-june/

Winter Magic Festival – Katoomba, Sydney

Winter Magic Festival – Katoomba – Saturday, 24th June

It may not be warm outside but Katoomba’s Winter Festival will magically banish the chill from your bones. The festival takes over Katoomba with an army of artists, musicians and many others determined to you warm you up from within. 

https://www.sydney100.com/sydney-in-june/

Mighty Clash of the Ice Giants – USA vs Canada

Mighty Clash of the Ice Giants – USA vs Canada – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney – Saturday 17th June

When USA clash with the might of Canada it’s a mighty big clash! Obviously one for ice hockey fans but could also be for you. These confrontations are for real, there’s no holding back in this sport. 

https://www.sydney100.com/sydney-in-june/

Things to do over the Queens Birthday June Long Weekend

Queen’s Birthday – June Long Weekend

It's the Queen's Birthday on Monday, 12th June. Long live the long weekend! Follow the link below on how best to spend it:

Things to do over the June Long Weekend

Australia vs Scotland

Australia vs Scotland – International Rugby – 17th June

The Wallabies will face a rejuvenated Scottish side combining their ever present passion with some real talent and ability. In fact "Yer aff yer heid!" if you think this will be an easy encounter for the green and gold.

https://www.sydney100.com/sydney-in-june/

Sydney Film Festival

Sydney Film Festival – Wednesday, 7th June to Saturday, 17th June
If you like movies that are a little mind-stretching and even a tad amazing you should some invest time exploring the offerings on show at the Sydney Film Festival.

https://www.sydney100.com/sydney-in-june/ 

Taste of Manly

Taste of Manly – The Food, Wine and Sustainability Festival – Saturday, 27th May to Sunday, 28th May

It’s fine thing this Manly get together. A great wine and food affair with plenty to see and do. It may not have the glitz of the film festival or the bright lights of Vivid but it tastes fantastic.    

https://www.sydney100.com/sydney-in-may/

Vivid Sydney

Vivid Sydney - 26th May to 17th June

If you haven’t heard of Vivid by now I almost envy you. I envy the thought that you might be in Sydney between the 26th May and 17th June and you look up at the Sydney Opera House the moment it starts. You won’t believe your eyes. You may have ‘been there and done that’. You haven't. It’s never same. The only thing that doesn’t change is all the people pointing at the lights. Don’t miss it.  

https://www.sydney100.com/vivid-sydney/

Mother's Day Sydney

What to do for Mum

You don't need me to suggest chocolates, flowers and the like. So if you are looking for something else for Mother's Day try the link below. It's for mum so we have to do something:

https://www.sydney100.com/mothersdaysydney/

Sydney Writers’ Festival 2017

Sydney Writers’ Festival – Walsh Bay – Monday, 22nd May to Sunday, 28th May

We are digital beings. There is no denying it as you are reading this online and I wrote it online. Just call me Sherlock.  But the book won’t lie down and die. Bookshops still exist. The book is still better than the movie or most anyway. But whether it does ultimately succumb or not misses the point. It’s not the medium it is what is written than matters. The keyboard can be mightier than the sword. Attend the Sydney Writers Festival and you may discover why and even how.

https://www.sydney100.com/sydney-in-may/

Snow Travel Expo Sydney

Snow Travel Expo – Sunday, 21st May

It’s a slippery slope the Snow Travel Expo. You see, here, desire and before you know it you’re off! 

https://www.sydney100.com/sydney-in-may/

Is the Skiing in Australia any good? Yes, but don't tell anyone. :) Follow the link below and see for yourself:

https://www.sydney100.com/ski-in-sydney/

Head On Photo Festival – Across Sydney – 5th to 28th May

There's a lot happening in Sydney during the month of May. This includes Australia’s leading Photography Festival the "Head On". The festival's main focus will be on Head On Portrait Prize, “Australia’s major innovative showcase for portrait photography”.

Follow the link below for more on this and other great events in May in Sydney. 

https://www.sydney100.com/sydney-in-may/

Things to do in Sydney on ANZAC Day

ANZAC Day in Sydney – 25th April

ANZAC Day is a day to remember the fallen and sacrifices made but it is also an opportune time to come together and appreciate the here and the now:

https://www.sydney100.com/anzacsydney/

Things to do in Sydney in April and May

Things to do in Sydney in April and May

The Australian Heritage Festival – 18th April to 21st May 
The Australian Heritage Festival is growing in popularity every year. Follow the link below to find out why:

https://www.sydney100.com/sydney-in-april/

Kinky Boots in Sydney

Kinky Boots – Commencing Wednesday, 12th April

The greatly anticipated musical Kinky Boots will make you laugh and raise your spirits ‘time after time’ with songs from  the legendary Cyndi Lauper. Well worth looking into. Follow the link below for more on this and other events in April.

https://www.sydney100.com/sydney-in-april/

Things to do during Easter and Good Friday

There are so many great things to do in Sydney at Easter and even Good Friday so don’t think you’re getting away with doing nothing. 

https://www.sydney100.com/eastersydney/

Things to do in the Easter School Holidays in Sydney

The kids are hurtling towards the end of their first term at school ready for huge amounts fun and laughter! Who am I kidding, they are ready for huge amounts of ‘Screen Time’! :) Perhaps it might be worth finding them someone else to do:
https://www.sydney100.com/april-school-holidays-sydney/

What to do when it rains in Sydney

What to do when it rains in Sydney

The wet weather is back but there are still things to do:
https://www.sydney100.com/whattodorainssydney/

The Play That Goes Wrong in Sydney

The Play That Goes Wrong – Roslyn Packer Theatre, Walsh Bay – 5th April to 16th April

We live in a world of wrong. A mad world. A wrong world. Plays go wrong too. The Play That Goes Wrong allows us to laugh at other people’s disasters. Cornley Drama Society latest masterpiece goes horribly awry. The Play That Goes Wrong will leave you feeling alright. 

https://www.sydney100.com/sydney-in-april/

Sydney International Rowing Regatta

Sydney International Rowing Regatta - Penrith - 27th March to 2nd April

The Sydney International Rowing Regatta is the biggest regatta in Australia attracting the best rowers from around globe. A highlight is when it's 'Aussie against Aussie' as NSW beats all the other states to win the Interstate Regatta Trophy. Well maybe...

Sydney International Rowing Regatta 

St Patrick’s Parade in Sydney

St Patrick’s Parade in Sydney – 19th March

 The St Patrick’s Parade in Sydney is the largest around. You are invited to make it even bigger. There will be music, dancing and loads of fun to be had to be sure.

Follow the link below for more details on the above events and other top things to do in Sydney in March:

https://www.sydney100.com/sydney-in-march/

Skinny Dipping Sydney

Sydney Skinny Dipping – Friday, 19th March 

The time is here once again when the clothed become unclothed, when skin is dipped into the harbour and smiles abound. Is the naked form art? Well it is in March. For the bare essentials please follow the link below.

https://www.sydney100.com/sydney-in-march/

Taste of Sydney Festival

Taste of Sydney Festival – Centennial Park – 9th – 12th March 

Man cannot live by  bread alone. There must also be good food and fine wine so Sydney is hosting a special festival just for this man, whoever he is. There will be good food, there will be some fine wine and if cooking is art there’s more art too. See told you it was everywhere. Follow the link below for a Taste of Sydney and bon appetite.

https://www.sydney100.com/sydney-in-march/

Art Month Sydney

Art Month – Sydney’s Top Galleries – to 20th March
Be aware it’s Art Month in March and it’s certainly going to be a treat for the eyes. In fact there will be so much art around you won’t know where to look. Follow the link below to find out.  

Follow the link below for more details on the above events and other top things to do in Sydney in March:

https://www.sydney100.com/sydney-in-march/

What to do if it Rains in Sydney

What to do if it Rains in Sydney

And the forecast is:

Cloudy. Medium (60%) chance of showers. Winds southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h turning southerly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning. 

But that's next Tuesday (7th) and that's as good as it gets. Do not despair, there much to do when the weather makes you blue:

https://www.sydney100.com/whattodorainssydney/

Sydney Mardi Gras

The Sydney Mardi Gras is with us once again with lots of fun, interesting and outrageous events for all to enjoy. Don’t miss the Mardi Gras parade on Saturday, 4th March.

Sydney Mardi Gras

Australian Open of Surfing Sydney

Australian Open of Surfing – Manly, Sydney - Saturday, 25th February to Sunday, 5th March

Manly is a great place to be at any time for many reasons. Towards the end of February we get another one, the Australian Open of Surfing. Follow the link below for more details on the above events and other top things to do in Sydney in February and beyond!

https://www.sydney100.com/sydney-in-february/

Sunset Cinema Sydney

Sunset Cinema - North Sydney – to Saturday 18th March

Sunset Cinema steps into the breach as the Open Air Cinema (listed 7) on the other side of the harbour begins to close down. The sunset is included as part of the admission fee. :)

https://www.sydney100.com/sydney-in-february/

No More Secrets, No More Lies - Julian Assange – Sydney

No More Secrets, No More Lies - Julian Assange – ICC Darling Harbour – 18th February

In our scary post-truth world is Julian Assange in danger of relevance deprivation? Does it matter so much whether it is the truth or a lie anymore when the most powerful man on the planet can just make up his own 'alternative facts'? 

Follow the link below for more details on the above events and other top things to do in Sydney in February:

https://www.sydney100.com/sydney-in-february/

Let’s make Valentine’s Day Great Again!

Valentine’s Day

Like herpes and Donald Trump Valentine’s Day should just go away. Not much we can do about the first two but we might be able help with the last one. Let’s make Valentine’s Day great again! Sorry :)

https://www.sydney100.com/valentinesdaysydney/

Trop Fest in Sydney

Trop Fest – 10th to 11th February 

For many Tropfest is a highlight in their social calendar as a day to enjoy some of best short ‘cinemagical’ creations in the universe. Follow the link below for more details on the above events and other top things to do in Sydney in February:

https://www.sydney100.com/sydney-in-february/

Chinese New Year in Sydney

Chinese New Year – 27th January to 12th February 2017

We get two new year’s celebrations to enjoy with Chinese New Year celebrations commencing on the 27th January. This makes me wish that every country had its own calendar. That way it could a new year all year-long. ☺

Chinese New Year

Australia Day in Sydney

Australia’s national day is just one big party not to be missed. Follow the link on some ideas on how to make the most of it.

https://www.sydney100.com/australiadaysydney/

Enjoy and Explore Sydney Harbour

Get on-board a Sydney Ferry or cruise and enjoy the activity around you. In summer Sydney is abuzz with boats, events and sights to be seen and enjoyed. One of the best ways to do it is getting on a ferry to Manly. Follow the link below for more on this and other ideas:

https://www.sydney100.com/top-5-things-to-do-in-sydney/

Sydney Festival

First Big thing that happens in Sydney after New Year’s eve is the Sydney Festival. This year it is bigger and better than ever.

https://www.sydney100.com/sydney-festival/