Sydney Events Guide

Fri 01 Jun 2012 - Fri 01 Jun 2012

Garnering a reputation for their summer-celebrating ambiance as both record label and curator, Sydney collective Future Classic will transform the Studio into a euphoric club that traverses..

Fri 01 Jun 2012 - Fri 01 Jun 2012

Leading design educators and Industry business people join togther to share, exchange and challenge ideas relating to ” the required skills, attributes and creative processes that..

Fri 01 Jun 2012 - Sat 02 Jun 2012

Sutherland Shire Spinners and Weavers are a friendly group of spinners, weavers, felters, knitters and crocheters who every year hold an exhibition and sale of their members work. There..

Sat 02 Jun 2012 - Sun 03 Jun 2012

Festival features stalls operated by dozens of top names in food and wine dotted along Manly's incomparable Ocean Beachfront, along The Corso (Manly's main pedestrian thoroughfare) and in..

Sat 02 Jun 2012 - Sat 02 Jun 2012

The Sydney Morning Herald Growers' Market is a pioneer on the Sydney farmers’ market scene, turning 14 years old in 2012. Located by Sydney Harbour at the picturesque Pyrmont Bay Park, it..

Sat 02 Jun 2012 - Sat 02 Jun 2012

Following sold out tours across Europe and North America, Amon Tobin's audiovisual spectacle ISAM Live comes to Sydney Opera House - a landmark development in concert presentation. Taking..

Sat 02 Jun 2012 - Sat 02 Jun 2012

Explore areas of fashion, photography, digital, media communications or interior design and discover how you can apply creative thinking to your life and community.Register now for..

Sat 02 Jun 2012 - Sat 02 Jun 2012

ETSY is the world's handmade marketplace. They connect shoppers with independent creators and collectors to find inspiring handmade and vintage goods and supplies, while providing a..

Sat 02 Jun 2012 - Sat 02 Jun 2012

Goodgod Small Club brings its tropic-themed walls and provocative flavours to Vivid LIVE with cult heroes from 80's hip hop, New Orleans bounce to Jamaican dancehall and Australian garage...

Sun 03 Jun 2012 - Sun 03 Jun 2012

Awesome Soup is hosted by the Awesome Foundation Sydney, who help turn awesome thoughts into awesome deeds. Every month the Awesome Foundation Sydney awards a $1,000 no-strings-attached..

Sun 03 Jun 2012 - Sun 03 Jun 2012

The Portfolio Masterclass sessions were developed by The Loop for the VIVID Creative Sydney Festival in May 2011. The sessions are designed to provide aspiring creatives with the..

Sun 03 Jun 2012 - Sun 03 Jun 2012

Feel as though you’ve hit the glass ceiling in your creative career? Have the qualifications and some experience but struggling to find work at all? Not nailing that final interview? This..

Sun 03 Jun 2012 - Sun 03 Jun 2012

'If it's a funeral... Let's have the best funeral ever'. SHUT UP AND PLAY THE HITS captures the week before, the day after and the very occasion of LCD Soundsystem's Madison Square Garden..

Mon 04 Jun 2012 - Mon 04 Jun 2012

There are 1.2 billion people under the age of 30 in China and India. In China alone, a blossoming cultural explosion represents a huge new market: there are 322 million people aged between..

Tue 05 Jun 2012 - Tue 05 Jun 2012

Pecha Kucha Night was devised in Tokyo in February 2003 as an event for young designers to meet, network, and show their work in public. It has turned into a massive celebration, with..

Wed 06 Jun 2012 - Sun 17 Jun 2012

The Sydney Film Festival is one of the longest running events of its kind in the world. Each year the festival brings the best new films from around the world to audiences right here in..

Wed 06 Jun 2012 - Wed 06 Jun 2012

One of Britain's brightest young things, and recent recipient of the prestigious British Fashion Council's Fashion Forward Scholarship, Henry Holland has charted an unconventional path from..

Wed 06 Jun 2012 - Wed 06 Jun 2012

Portable's Fashion on Film event will showcase beautifully curated films from top fashion filmmakers for this special event as part of Vivid Ideas Exchange. Following a special..

Wed 06 Jun 2012 - Wed 06 Jun 2012

In association with Vivid Ideas, Portable are pleased to present Frank Chimero, one of the biggest influencers in the design arena. Frank has worked with leading businesses worldwide; The..

Thu 07 Jun 2012 - Thu 07 Jun 2012

It's time to stop being afraid of failure and start embracing it.We all have founded, worked for or invested in startups that have failed. We're smart, we keep up with the latest in..

Thu 07 Jun 2012 - Thu 07 Jun 2012

Jake Nickell is the poster child for the age of the prosumer. His company, Threadless, now boasts a community of 1.8 million designers and design-lovers who post, vote on, and buy unique..

Fri 08 Jun 2012 - Sun 17 Jun 2012

Spend the Queen's Birthday with English National Ballet.English National Ballet's exclusive Australian season opens at the brand new state-of-the-art Performing Arts Centre on The..

Sat 09 Jun 2012 - Mon 11 Jun 2012

The line-up for the 22nd Darling Harbour Jazz and Blues Festival has been announced with special international guests Dr Lonnie Smith (USA) and Trevor Watts and Veryan Weston (UK)..

Sat 09 Jun 2012 - Mon 11 Jun 2012

Come along to the 2012 Toy and Game Expo at Sydney Olympic Park, supporting The Children's Hospital at Westmead.The Toy and Game Expo is the premier public event within Australia for the..

Wed 13 Jun 2012 - Wed 13 Jun 2012

In 2012, Harvey Norman State of Origin Game II will be played at Sydney's ANZ Stadium. Game II will be crucial as the series victory will be up for grabs after Game I in Melbourne.With..

Thu 14 Jun 2012 - Sat 16 Jun 2012

Direct from the creative team of the Opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics, Opera Warriors will premiere in Australia with a cast of over 60 for an epic dance production showcasing the..

Sat 16 Jun 2012 - Sat 16 Jun 2012

The Avalon 2012 Tattoo starts at midday with the Australian Federal Police Pipe Band, NSW Fire and Rescue Band, NSW Ambulance Band, Clan MacLeod Pipe Band, NSW Police Pipe Band, NSW Rural..

Sun 17 Jun 2012 - Sun 17 Jun 2012

After an outstand inaugural event last year the Museum is proud to present the 2nd Annual Sydney Classic and Antique Truck Show. Classic trucks, buses, fire engines and vehicles of..

Wed 20 Jun 2012 - Wed 20 Jun 2012

The No Laughing Matter Comedy Gala aims to raise awareness of suicide and suicide prevention in Australia and support Australia's only national suicide prevention advocate; Suicide..

Sun 24 Jun 2012 - Sun 01 Jul 2012

Celebrating its 23rd year in 2012, the Australian International Music Festival is an educational event for school and community music groups. It is an extremely popular event with an..

Mon 25 Jun 2012 - Mon 25 Jun 2012

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***Mercure Sydney Airport is rolling out the red carpet for brides looking for inspiration for their upcoming nuptials, by holding the 2011..

Wed 27 Jun 2012 - Sun 16 Sep 2012

Held every two years, the Biennale of Sydney is Australia's largest contemporary visual arts event, showcasing bold and innovative contemporary art from around the world. The free..

Wed 27 Jun 2012 - Tue 31 Jul 2012

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***Take a stroll around the Bondi Town Centre to follow the poster trail of the photos of Anne Zahalka, one of Australia’s most highly..

Sat 30 Jun 2012 - Mon 16 Jul 2012

The Bondi Bergstation Winter Festival aims to capture the feeling of alpine winter events. It combines winter sports like outdoor ice rinks, winter cuisine from around the globe at the..

Mon 02 Jul 2012 - Fri 06 Jul 2012

Hillsong Conference is about you and your Church. It is for people of all ages, and interests; including pastors youth and children's ministries, worship, community action, musicians..

Mon 02 Jul 2012 - Tue 03 Jul 2012

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***Watch the combat, cheer for your favourite knights, have a go at "Orc" hunting at the archery range, and come along and learn from the..

Sat 07 Jul 2012 - Sat 07 Jul 2012

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***Join in for the ultimate dining experience at Sydney Showground. The 2011 President's Medal Celebration Dinner.You will be treated to..

Sat 07 Jul 2012 - Sat 07 Jul 2012

For round 2 of the SHIMANO MTB Grand Prix, Rocky Trail takes you to the Enduro Trail at The Australian Botanic Garden at Mt Annan. Located only one hour south of Sydney, this challenging..

Mon 09 Jul 2012 - Tue 10 Jul 2012

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***Simon Marnie, popular presenter of Sydney ABC 702 Weekends will open the 2011 show at 2:30pm on Saturday.More than a thousand..

Wed 11 Jul 2012 - Sat 14 Jul 2012

Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre is proud to bring you South West Sydney's only children's contemporary arts festival and it's absolutely free!The WOW Festival for Children caters to the..

Thu 12 Jul 2012 - Wed 24 Oct 2012

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***Don't miss the new production of Puccini's La boheme, the world's favourite opera now coming to Sydney following its run in Melbourne..

Sat 14 Jul 2012 - Sat 14 Jul 2012

Not your average food festival, Bankstown Bites celebrates the area's rich culinary diversity with the event showcasing a mix of gourmet food stalls, cooking demonstrations, celebrity..

Sat 14 Jul 2012 - Sat 14 Jul 2012

The 14th of July isn't only a date, but a symbol. The 14th July 1789 marks the beginning of the French revolution with the storming of the Bastille. Symbolising the end of the absolute..

Sat 14 Jul 2012 - Tue 17 Jul 2012

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***Imagine the scene - ice skating, fairy lights, carol singing, hot chocolate, roasted chestnuts, warming winter food and free children's..

Sat 14 Jul 2012 - Sat 14 Jul 2012

SMASH! Sydney Manga and Anime Show is a Japanese pop culture convention celebrating art, anime, manga, video games, and Japanese pop culture.The primary focus is to allow fans to meet and..

Sun 15 Jul 2012 - Tue 17 Jul 2012

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***Round 4 of the 2011 Shannons Nationals Motor Racing Championship will be held at Eastern Creek International Raceway this July.The..

Thu 19 Jul 2012 - Sat 18 Aug 2012

Internationally acclaimed Bangarra Dance Theatre presents a fusion of contemporary dance and storytelling commissioned by artistic director Stephen Page.Described as a hymn to country..

Sun 22 Jul 2012 - Sat 11 Aug 2012

The Winter Festivals aim to recreate the unique atmosphere and cosy feeling of alpine celebrations combining winter sports activities like the only central business district based, open air..

Mon 23 Jul 2012 - Mon 23 Jul 2012

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***The Qantas Wallabies will be kicking off their campaign for the Tri Nations series. ANZ Stadium will be filled with adrenalin as fans..

Sun 29 Jul 2012 - Sun 29 Jul 2012

Get your caffeine fix at The Rocks Aroma Festival, where you can go on a truly exotic journey filled with flavour and indulgence!Presented by Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority, Aroma..