New Year’s Eve Sydney

New Year’s Eve

2019 is just about done and 2020 beckons. Let’s hope it’s the best year yet. Celebrate its arrival:
 
https://www.sydney100.com/newyearssydney

Sydney Santa Spectacular

Sydney Santa Spectacular – Penrith Panthers  – to 26th December

The Santa Spectacular has become one of the stand out Christmas events in Sydney. It has been known to sell out. So best not delay, Santa can get a bit busy this time of year. 

Sydney Santa Spectacular

Raging Waters Sydney

Raging Waters Sydney (Ex Wet’n’Wild)  

Is there a better thing to do in Sydney in the heat of summer than to be raging in the water. Nicely raging not nasty raging of course. Truly a top thing to do in Sydney so it makes the list:

https://ragingwaterssydney.com.au/

Sydney Santa Spectacular

Sydney Santa Spectacular – Penrith Panthers  to 26th December

The Santa Spectacular has become one of the stand out Christmas events in Sydney. It has been known to sell out. So best not delay, Santa can get a bit busy this time of year. 

http://www.sydneysantaspectacular.com/

Voices of Angels, The Twelve Days of Christmas Sydney

Voices of Angels, The Twelve Days of Christmas  – City Recital Hall –  Monday, 16th December to Tuesday, 17th December 2019

Once you hear the Voices of Angles it will take you to a better place. This beautiful event is very worthy of a spot on your calendar.

http://www.cityrecitalhall.com/

Matsuri in Sydney

Matsuri in Sydney –Darling Harbour - Saturday, 7th December 2019

Japan’s rich culture is kindly brought to us by the Matsuri Festival. If you have an interest in Japan or maybe you are considering a trip you should enjoy the music, dance, karate, sumo, taiko and much more.

http://www.matsurisydney.com/

Schools Spectacular Sydney

Schools Spectacular - Qudos Bank Arena - Friday, 22nd November and Saturday, 23rd November 2019

Is your School Spectacular? Mine wasn’t but you’ve probably already worked that out. :) See the show for proof of existence of spectacular schools and enjoy the show.

http://www.schoolsspectacular.com.au/  

Sculpture by the Sea by Bondi Beach

Sculpture by the Sea – Bondi Beach – Thursday, 24th October – Sunday, 10th November 2019

If you only do one thing this October it must be Sculpture by the Sea. Granted some of the basics like breathing and eating are pretty important as well but you can do all that when you get there. :)

http://www.sculpturebythesea.com/Home.aspx

Sydney Open

Sydney Open – Saturday, 2nd November – Sunday, 3rd November 2019

See what Sydney looks from the inside. The Sydney Open has the key to Sydney’s top architectural structures. Come and see for yourself

http://sydneylivingmuseums.com.au/sydneyopen

Sydney Indie Film Festival

Sydney Indie Film Festival, 21st October to 31st October 2019

Looking for a movie that will surprise and engage you? Just would like to see something a little different from the mainstream? Why not try the Sydney Indie Film Festival? It’s not just for film buffs.

http://www.sydneyindiefilmfestival.com/

Norton Street Italian Festa

Norton Street Italian Festa – Sunday, 27th October 2019

In heart of Sydney resides a little part of Italy in the suburb of Leichhardt. Most of the year this little part of Italy keeps itself to itself amongst the pizza, pasta, coffee and gelato bars. Come 27th October this little Italy will rise from its slumber and turn Norton Street into the most Italian street outside of Rome with a huge street party.  

http://www.nortonstreetfesta.com.au/

Seven Bridges Walk Sydney

Seven Bridges Walk – Sunday, 27th October 2019 

And I could walk 5 bridges sure and I could walk 2 bridges more (just proclaiming :), Actually I’d probable manage just one. Great way to appreciate some the finest parts of Sydney, get some exercise, raise money, make new friends, the list goes on. 

http://www.7bridgeswalk.com.au/ 

Hunter Valley Uncorked at Balmoral

Hunter Valley Uncorked at Balmoral – Sunday, 20th October 2019

Balmoral, Balmoral, Balmoral! What is there to say about Balmoral? Well not huge amount actually most of the time apart from being a beautiful harbour beach with great views and some awesome but pricey restaurants and cafes it’s pretty average. :) Now add a dollop of Hunter Valley to that and you’re just gonna love Balmoral.

https://www.winecountry.com.au/events/hunter-valley-uncorked-balmoral

Manly Jazz Festival

Manly Jazz Festival – Saturday, 5th October to Monday, 7th October 2019

One way you can tell if a festival is any good is how long it’s been going for. The Manly Jazz Festival first started just after Captain Cook arrived (J)… well maybe a bit later than that although the local Aboriginal people may well have had their own festival. Point is it is a great festival for jazz lovers and even for those that don’t like jazz that much. Don’t miss it.

https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/whats-on/manly-jazz

Sydney Fringe Festival

Sydney Fringe Festival is everywhere – ends 30th September

The fringe has it all, the innovative, the challenging and the painful. One way or another it will be entertaining. Choose carefully and it could even be a night you look back on and say, “It was fantastic! To think I almost didn’t go.”

 http://www.sydneyfringe.com/ 

Underground Film Festival

The Sydney Underground Film Festival – 12th September – 15th September

The Underground Film festival is the place to go for the lovers of great movies. People travel from all around Australia for this annual event. Whatever day you decide to go on you’ll unlikely to forget it in hurry. 
 
http://www.suff.com.au/

Festival of the Winds

Festival of the Winds – Bondi Park – Sunday, 8th September 2019

With a little breeze the skies of Bondi are transformed into a sea of colour and movement. It’s a great sight. There will also be a fair bit going on at ground level so don’t miss out.

http://www.waverley.nsw.gov.au/recreation/places_of_interest/bondi_pavilion/annual_attractions/festival_of_the_winds

Festival of the Winds Bondi Park

Festival of the Winds – Bondi Park – Sunday, 8th September 2019

With a little breeze the skies of Bondi are transformed into a sea of colour and movement. It’s a great sight. There will also be a fair bit going on at ground level so don’t miss out.

http://www.waverley.nsw.gov.au/recreation/places_of_interest/bondi_pavilion/annual_attractions/festival_of_the_winds

Antidote Sydney Opera House

Antidote – Sydney Opera House - Saturday 31st, August and Sunday, 1st September 2019

Antidote is festival of crazy ideas and meeting of minds. Be warned some of the material is a bit out there, “A case for Hope?” Seriously? :) I’d stab a guess that whilst “housing of the future” might be a small matter :)  it will attract a lot interest. 

https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/

Spooky Sydney

Spooky Sydney

Winter must be a good time for ghosts as everyone knows they like the cold. So there should more of them around looking to spook you. Come and experience a night to remember in one of Australia’s oldest foreboding abodes.

http://www.friendsofogh.com/ghost.html

Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Wildlife Photographer of the Year – to 25th August

It’s a wild, wild life for many wonderful creatures that inhabit this beautiful planet of ours. The pictures simply amaze and inspire.

https://www.sea.museum/whats-on/exhibitions/wildlife

Sun-Herald City2Surf Sydney

Sun-Herald City2Surf – 11th August 2019

The City2Surf is a mammoth race outpacing London and the New York Marathons combined for participants and spectacle. It is also a beautiful race full of beautiful athletes, running through a beautiful city to raise lots of beautiful money for the most beautiful people that need our help.

http://www.city2surf.com.au/

Moocooboola Sunday - Hunters Hill – 4^th August 2019

The annual Moocooboola (meeting of the waters) Festival at Hunters Hill is the ideal place to be if you like to spend your Sundays in a fun and relaxed environment in a beautiful part of Sydney. Monday could learn a thing or two from a Moocooboola Sunday. J

Moocooboola Festival

Sydney International Boat Show

Sydney International Boat Show – 1st to 5th August

If you like to boat then Sydney has the water to boat on. The Sydney International Boat Show has some of the coolest boats afloat so pick out your favourite, get a photo and dream.

https://www.sydneyboatshow.com.au/

Bankstown Bites Food Festival

Bankstown Bites Food Festival – Saturday, 27th July 2019

Sample the mouth-watering morsels at the Bankstown Bites Festivals and make your Saturday a day to savour. Among the delights will be an array of Lebanese sweets. Apart from all the deliciousness, you may enjoy a spot of dancing, local art displays and engaging film clips.

https://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/events/bankstown-bites

Winterlight – Parramatta – 21st July 2019

Winterlight – Parramatta – 21st July 2019

Winterlight is a celebration of winter complete with a skating ring, free entertainment and delicious winter treats. It is about having fun despite the cold weather. All that we need is some snow!  http://www.winterlight.com.au/

Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes

Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes – Art Gallery of NSW

You will discover some extraordinary and lifelike portraits, landscapes and subject paintings featured in the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prize exhibition. You can even participate via the ANZ People’s Choice award. Voting closes on 11 August.

http://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/

Australian International Music Festival Sydney

Australian International Music Festival – 4th July to 11th July 2019

In Australia there are a limited number of opportunities to enjoy music from nations outside of our own. Australian International Music Festival is one of them. The Australian International Music Festival allows some of the world’s best musicians to perform for you in this most international of Australian cities.

http://www.aimf.com.au/

Whale Spotting in Sydney

Just quietly the Whales are Back!

Start of winter brings the Whales back to Sydney for their winter breach. Like many of us they find Sydney a little crowded so they generally hangout offshore. They have been known to check out the harbour, a bit of shame not to really, but the lack of facilities for extra, extra, extra large sadly keeps them away. Never mind, plenty of boats will take you to see them and there some excellent whale spotting headlands around Sydney to see them from.

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

Winter Magic Festival Katoomba

Winter Magic Festival – Katoomba – 22nd June 2019

Winter can be a magical time of year. Particularly in Sydney’s Blue Mountains where magic is embedded in the valleys, waterfalls and towering cliffs. The festival is guaranteed to be even better than last year. :)


http://www.wintermagic.com.au/

Skiing in Australia

Isn’t snow wonderful! It gets cold and instead of rain, we get all this white fluffiness making everything look beautiful. It will soon be time to head to the hills and enjoy nature’s playground. Follow the link below to see how good it can be.
https://www.sydney100.com/ski-in-sydney

Sydney Film Festival

Sydney Film Festival – Wednesday, 5th June to Saturday, 16th June

The best way to enjoy the Sydney Film Festival pick out a few movies of interest, plan out when you are going to see them and buy an appropriate FlexiPass to save a few dollars. Sydney Film Festival’s website http://sff.org.au/

Taste of Manly

Taste of Manly – 25th and 26th May 2019

There’s talk of building tunnels to get to Sydney’s Northern Beach but I wonder if it has been thought through. It’s too nice. It’ll need to be a big tunnel. We are so spoilt in this city why not make the most of it.

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

To get a good Taste of Manly, the capital of Sydney’s Northern Beaches you can do no better than attend the Taste of Manly Festival. It’s delicious.
Taste of Manly 

https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/whats-on/taste-manly

Vivid Sydney

Vivid Sydney

So much has been said about how wonderful Vivid is that I doubt really need to tell much beyond there will literally be millions of people attending during the festival’s duration. I suggest you plan your trip unless you like being part of a large crowds.

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

Head On Photo Festival

Head On Photo Festival – Across Sydney – 4th to 19th May 2019

The Head On Photographic Festival shows the many faces of this underappreciated art. Head-on is most famous for Australia’s leading photographic prize the Festival includes many smaller exhibitions and events.

It’s well worth spending a bit of time reviewing the works on show before you go.

Head On Photo Festival https://headon.com.au/

Sydney Writers’ Festival

Sydney Writers’ Festival – Monday, 29th April to Sunday, 5th May 2019

Who doesn’t love a good book? Where do they come from? What is the key creative mystery in mastering the sacred art of the written word? You won’t find the answer in my ramblings but you might find a clue at the Writers Festival in Sydney or you might just find a good book or two.  

      http://www.swf.org.au/

Sydney Comedy Festival

Comedy Festival – 22nd April to the May 2019 

 Why are we all so serious? With so little to smile about maybe we need to start looking to lighten up. The Comedy festival would be a pretty good start.

http://sydneycomedyfest.com.au/

Easter School Holidays Things to do in Sydney

Easter School Holidays

Follow the link below for family fun, just something to do or just surviving the kids being home. Easter is a great time of year with events a plenty. Enjoy.

https://www.sydney100.com/april-school-holidays-sydney

Australian Heritage Festival Sydney

Australian Heritage Festival – 18th April to 19th May 2019

The Australian Heritage Festival is celebration of Australia’s multi-culturalism that has become such a key component of Australian life. The Australian Heritage Festival has become more relevant and important in these sadly divisive times.

https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/ahf/

Sydney Family Show

Sydney Family Show – 13th to 28th April 2019

Sydney Family Show has worked hard to give you the best in family entertainment. Judge for yourselves but many families return each year which must say something.

http://www.sydneyfamilyshow.com.au/

Penrith Working Truck Show

Penrith Working Truck Show – 31st March 2019

Said to be “Australia’s Best Value Family Day” you’ll get more to do than you probably have time for. Who'd have thought trucks could be so much fun.

http://www.pwts.com.au/main.html

Sydney International Rowing Regatta – Penrith – 25th to 31st March 2019

The Sydney International Rowing Regatta is the largest event of its kind in Australia. The most powerful and talented rowers from around the world will compete against one another until the true champions are revealed.

Sydney International Rowing Regatta

Art Month Sydney

Art Month – Sydney’s Top Galleries – 7th to 30th March 2019

Art Month might be the shortest month in the year but what it lacks in longevity it makes up in quality. With so much to see, experience and enjoy Art Month must surely be the best month of the year.

Art Month

Moonlight Cinema Sydney

Moonlight Cinema – to 31st March

         As summer comes to its end, the Moonlight continues to shine on Sydney. It’s a great           way to catch a movie, catch up with friends and catch your breath as sun sets and the           park closes in around you. It’s a lovely night out.

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

Sydney Rock ‘n’ Roll & Alternative Market

Sydney Rock ‘n’ Roll & Alternative Market – Sunday, 24th February

The Sydney Rock ‘n’ Roll & Alternative Market has become a much enjoyed regular feature on the Sydney events calendar. Enjoy yourself and find something (or someone?) special.   

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

Valentine’s Day Sydney

Valentine’s Day

I wonder how many people actually look forward to Valentines Day? I guess it doesn't matter much as many of us 'need' to do something or risk disappointing or even hurting someone we care about. Following the link below for some special things to do on Valentine’s Day and good luck. :)

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

Trop Fest Sydney

Trop Fest – 9th February

One of the great little not to miss film festivals in Australia is Tropfest. This short film festival is the largest festival of its kind and the movies are free!  That's much to enjoy beyond the delights on screen. Don't miss out.

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

Chinese New Year in Sydney - Sydney Lunar Festival

Chinese New Year 

It's great that we get two new year’s celebrations to enjoy every year. This year we welcome in the year of the Pig on the 5th February. Chinese New Year celebrations commence with the beginning of February and end on the 10th.

https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/major-events/sydney-lunar-festival

The last days of the Sydney Festival

The Sydney Festival comes to a close on Australia Day. There will be sadness but joy in the knowing that it will be back next year. Will you? Best find out what's happening now:
The Sydney Festival

Flickerfest Bondi Sydney

Flickerfest – Bondi – 11th January to 20th January

Visit Flickerfest for great movies including the best Australian, International Short Film and the best Animation Short Flick. 

Flickerfest

To do in Sydney

To do in Sydney in January

Loads to do in January in Sydney. Flicker Fest is just one of many awesome things you'll find to do this month in this great big beautiful city of ours.

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