Join Sydney’s Chinese community along with other communities from Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan and Korea, to celebrate the Lunar New Year at the Sydney Lunar Festival. Imagine street parties, lion dances, amazing Asian cuisine, dragon boats and art installations, it’s nothing but celebration.
From Sydney Lunar Streets, where you can taste delicious Asian delights from the many market stalls, to a Twilight Garden Party and more, the city is bustling with festive spirit. Watch the exhilarating jet pack shows on the 10th & 24th of February and the dragon boat races from the 16th of February to 18th of February!
The United Cup is an exciting mixed-gender tennis tournament held every summer in Sydney and Perth as part of a global event that unites top players from around the world. Featuring both men’s and women’s teams from various countries, the tournament brings singles and doubles matches to one of Sydney’s most iconic tennis venues.
For the upcoming event, Sydney will be hosting two Semi Finals and the United Cup Finals on the last day. This is a great opportunity for tennis-lovers to come and see the world’s best compete against each other. There will be plenty of activities leading up to the main event, including a kids day with fun activities perfect for the little ones!
Sydney’s iconic New Year’s Eve fireworks display is something not to be missed every year. As one of the world’s most spectacular shows, the event lights up the famous Sydney Harbour with an incredible display of colour and music. Each year, millions gather to watch as fireworks decorate over Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House to ring in the new year.
Here are some of the best spots to watch the fireworks:
Sydney Opera House: The ultimate front-row seat to the action.
Circular Quay: Located right next to the water, although it fills up quickly, the views are unmatched.
Mrs Macquarie’s Point: Located in the Royal Botanic Garden, this vantage point provides a panoramic view of the harbour and city skyline.
New Year’s Eve cruises: perfect for those who are willing to spend a bit more money for comfort and convenience.
Sydney Festival is Australia’s largest and most vibrant cultural event that’s held every January to celebrate the city’s artistic diversity and creative spirit. Spanning several weeks, the festival brings together local and international artists to showcase a rich program of music, theatre, dance, visual arts, and immersive installations.
The festival brings together world-class talent from Australia and all over the world to perform live music, theatre productions, dance and experimental art shows. With a mix of free and ticketed events, this festival is open to anyone of any age and is definitely a must-do this summer.
Practise your Apple dance as Brat summer is officially taking over Sydney this February! Known for showcasing the best in indie, alternative and electronic music, Laneway Festival 2025 is bringing one of the year's most buzzed artists, Charli XCX, to the stage.
In addition to Charli, you can look forward to performances by Clairo, Beabadoobee, Bicep, and Barry Can’t Swim, rounding out a fantastic lineup. Enjoy Sydney’s Centennial Park which is located between Bondi and the CBD as you listen and dance to the latest music from around the world.
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