Special Events in Sydney
January 1 (December 31)
The Festival of Sydney, which includes concerts, street theater and fireworks.
January
The Great Ferry Boat Race
January
Australia Day Concert
January
Chinese New Year (late January or early February)
January
Cricket Test Match
February/March
Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival (whole month of events)
March
St. Patrick's Day Parade
March or April
The Royal Easter Show (week preceding Good Friday)
June
Sydney Film Festival
Mid-June
Darling Harbour Jazz Festival
August
City to Surf Run
September
Rugby League Grand Finale
September
Bondi Beach Festival of the Winds
October
Manley Jazz Festival
December
Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
December 31
New Year's Eve Sydney Harbour Parades and Street Parties