Sydney NSW What’s On, Events Calendars, Holidays, Festivals, etc

Sydney & NSW events, school holiday dates and public holidays in December. Special Christmas and New Year cruises and tours, plus option for readers to post their own events.

What’s on in Sydney in November 2018 MS Sydney to the Gong Bike Ride: The Gong Ride is a one of a kind fundraising event. You can pedal 90km from Sydney to Wollongong on any day of the year but it’s only on the first Sunday of November that you’ll experience the camaraderie, fellowship, unity… Read More

The weather is getting warmer and the days are longer. We put the clocks forward for Daylight Saving / Summertime on the first Sunday in October. October 2018 in Sydney & NSW 1 October (Monday) 2018 – Labour Day – Public Holiday in New South Wales. (See AU Public Holidays.) In NSW Labour Day is… Read More

September 2018 in Sydney & NSW 2 September (Sunday) 2018 – Father’s Day: (See Father’s Day Gift ideas here and Sydney Father’s Day gift ideas) 3 September (Monday) 2018 – Australian National Flag Day – The Australian Flag was first raised on this day in 1901. 19 September (Wednesday) 2018 – Talk Like a Pirate Day… Read More

August 2018 in Sydney & NSW 6 August (Monday) 2018 – Bank Holiday – Applies to banks and certain financial institutions in NSW 18 to 24 August 2018 – CBCA Children’s Book Week – Celebrating Australian books, authors and illustrators. The 2018 Book Week theme is Find Your Treasure (see our BCL page on Book… Read More

July 2018 in Sydney & NSW  NAIDOC Week is held in the first full week of July. It is a time to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements and is an opportunity to recognise the contributions that Indigenous Australians make to our country and our society. NAIDOC is celebrated not only… Read More

June 2018 Events in Sydney & NSW 5 June – World Environment Day – Commemorated each year on 5 June, is one of the principal vehicles through which the United Nations stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and enhances political attention and action. 11 June (Monday) 2018 – Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday (see AU school… Read More

Winter is approaching in May and it’s time to get a bit cerebral at the Sydney Writers Festival. Mother’s Day is on the second Sunday in May. May 2018 Events in Sydney and New South Wales Australian Office Professionals Day – Visit our Secretary’s Day page for gift ideas. International Composting Awareness Week Australia (ICAW)… Read More

April 2018 Events in Sydney & New South Wales Change Your Smoke Alarm Battery Day 1 April (Sunday) 2018 – Daylight saving ends 3.00 am– put your clocks back 1 hour. See time zones for more information. 1 April 2018 – Easter Sunday 2 April 2018 – Easter Monday – Public Holiday 13 April (Friday)… Read More

March 2018 in Sydney & NSW 8 March (Thursday) 2018 – International Women’s Day 17 March (Saturday) 2018 – St Patrick’s Day – see Themes for Parties for St Patrick’s Day decorations and costumes. 24 March (Saturday) 2018 – Earth Hour – Switch off your lights from 8:30pm to 9:30pm to send a message about… Read More

February in Sydney is still very hot. Schools have resumed after their summer holidays. Major events include Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day. February 2018 Events in Sydney & NSW 5 February (Monday) 2018 – School Term 1 begins in New South Wales schools: Western division (see AU school holiday dates) This is a pupil free… Read More

January is summer holiday time in Sydney and NSW, beginning with a public holiday for New Year’s Day and another public holiday for Australia Day. School holidays continue until late January. Major events include the Sydney Festival which incorporates film, theatre, dance and music and takes place in laneways and venues around Sydney and Australia… Read More

Sydney Shows – Live Music, Cabaret, Comedy, Opera  – Book Online We all love a show! Book all sorts of shows from cabaret to comedy to opera online for maximum convenience. These are all paid listings for professional shows with secure online booking facilities, you’ll also find some community theatre on our general what’s on… Read More

Theatres and Shows in Sydney Allphones Arena at Olympic Park – venue for major sport and entertainment events. Arts Theatre Cronulla The Australian Ballet Bankstown Theatrical Society aims to present quality entertainment to the community at affordable prices. The Society produces four shows per year. The productions are performed at three different venues: The Bankstown… Read More

Sydney & NSW Historical Attractions Australian Museum on the corner of College Street and William Street in central Sydney, just across the road from Hyde Park and opposite St.Mary’s Cathedral. Australian National Maritime Museum The Berry Museum contains local family history and memorabilia specific to the Berry-Coolangatta District. Campbelltown Steam and Machinery Museum Centennial Parklands… Read More