Australia's most populated arts festival draws in a crowd of about a million people and hosts over 500 Australian and international artists who present about 80 events in a three week period. The celebration occurs in different art mediums such as music, dance, theater, visual arts, cinema, forums, and large scale outdoor events. The level of art ranges from high to low art.
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Australia's most populated arts festival draws in a crowd of about a million people and hosts over 500 Australian and international artists who present about 80 events in a three week period. The celebration occurs in different art mediums such as music, dance, theater, visual arts, cinema, forums, and large scale outdoor events. The level of art ranges from high to low art.
A three month long music festival occurring on weekend nights from January until March.
A three-week long event celebrating traditional Chinese culture that occurs sometime between January and February. The festival offers traditional entertainment in the form of dragon and lion dances, exhibitions, and historical tours. Authentic Chinese cuisine is also offered along with the Chinese New Year Imperial Banquet, an annual dining experience that includes traditional Chinese entertainment and Chinese cuisine.
Heavy weights of the Aussie country music scene will gather the last week of January in 2008 at Tamworth (just outside of Sydney) and perform some kickin' country music.
All month long Greek culture will be celebrated through events that emphasize Greek cuisine and art. The festival is sponsored by the Greek Orthodox Community of New South Wales.
For over 80 years this 14-day show has lured crowds to the Sydney Showground in Sydney Olympic Park through its presentation of commercial brand items sold for less. Many of Australia's top designers and commercial vendors come to this show and launch their products which are then sold for less to the attendees.
This festival calls all Epicureans to travel about 160 kilometers north of Sydney and enjoy wine making and tasting.
This festival is for the food connoisseur on a budget since many of Sydney's inner-city restaurants lower their prices in celebration. Several wine and food events are offered that lead into the main celebration which is held on a Sunday at the park in Kings Cross.
Since 1958 this festival has been held to promote artistic development in Australia and focuses primarily on aspiring writers. It is held on a weekend and features several performances and awards.
Ranked as one of the top three exhibitions of contemporary art, this festival is held every second year and features daring art and multimedia presentations.
Get fit with several trotters as they make their way from the city to Bondi Beach. The race, held since 1971, always draws a massive crowd.
This musical extravaganza presents classical music and is held in Bangalow, Byron located about 800 kilometers from Sydney.
Crowds hit Bondi Beach with their kites in hand for this spectacular kite flying festival.
Sydneysiders welcome the beginning of spring by holding Sydney's third largest outdoor festival on Cronulla Street. This two-day event features over 100 market stalls filled with food, fashion items, and various other knickknacks.
For 11 days Sydney's major automotive event hosts an array of cars that range from classic, revamped cars to cutting-edge futuristic vehicles. Many car enthusiasts from around the globe are lured to this event, especially because many upcoming models are revealed during the days.
A world famous 60-year-old competition that takes place on Boxing Day (December 26) and draws in competitors ranging from pros to your average Joes. The competition includes an over 630 nautical mile race that begins at the Sydney Harbor and ends at the Derwent River.
Gay and transgender people in Australia present varied performances for four weeks across Sydney. The performances revolve around dismantling gender roles and reflecting their ordinary lives. The festival includes entertainment, concerts, theatre performances and art exhibitions.