Celebrating Australian History, Music, Arts and Culture. Major events include the New Years Eve celebrations on Sydney Harbour, the much celebrated Sydney Mardi Gras and hundreds more throughout the country. Places to visit are organised by state, city and region, see the above or side menu.
Each Australian city has a city festival every year. In Sydney, every January see the Sydney Festival celebrating dance, theatre, the visual arts, music and film. It also has major outdoor events. Easter sees the iconic annual Easter Show, great for kids. It is also a celebration of Australian agriculture and what it produces.
Events and Festivals Around Australia
Adelaide South Australia
Adelaide is one of Australia’s most beautiful cities, having kept most of its parklands and surrounds intact. The annual WOMADelaide (March) sees world-class outdoor performances not only from Adelaide but from all over the country and overseas. They also have great festivals and events to keep one’s interests and culture alive year round:
The Brisbane Festival takes place every September. Here you will find music and dance celebrated in major events including the Sunsuper Riverfire. However, there is much more than a series of shows, it encourages people from all walks of life to engage and participate in the city’s events.
Canberra, the capital of Australia, has its National Multicultural Festival held in February every year. Celebrating food, dance, music and poly-culture that this country has seen grow over the many years of its existence.
Perth WA
In Western Australia, Perth celebrates it arts, culture and people every February to March. Featuring the best contemporary drama, music, film, visual arts, street arts, literature, theatre, comedy and other community events.
Tasmania
Tasmania has the Ten Days on the Island Festival. Literature, the visual arts, music and dance are main features of these celebrations. Local and artists from all over the world come to display their skills and talents. In March, every year.
Darwin NT
Darwin in August every year has the Darwin Festival. With strong visual arts content, as well as Australian and international dance, music and film.
Places to Visit
Places to Visit around Australia including Aboriginal experiences:
Every year the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race sees boats of all kinds on Sydney Harbour
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Exhibitions, Events and Festivals in Australia
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Celebrating Australian History, Music, Arts and Culture. Major events include the New Years Eve celebrations on Sydney Harbour, the much celebrated Sydney Mardi Gras and hundreds more throughout the country. Places to visit are organised by state, city and region, see the above or side menu.
Each Australian city has a city festival every year. In Sydney, every January see the Sydney Festival celebrating dance, theatre, the visual arts, music and film. It also has major outdoor events. Easter sees the iconic annual Easter Show, great for kids. It is also a celebration of Australian agriculture and what it produces.
Events and Festivals Around Australia
Adelaide South Australia
Adelaide is one of Australia’s most beautiful cities, having kept most of its parklands and surrounds intact. The annual WOMADelaide (March) sees world-class outdoor performances not only from Adelaide but from all over the country and overseas. They also have great festivals and events to keep one’s interests and culture alive year round:
Adelaide South Australia Events
More about the Places to Visit and Things to Do in Adelaide:
Adelaide South Australia Events
Brisbane Queensland
The Brisbane Festival takes place every September. Here you will find music and dance celebrated in major events including the Sunsuper Riverfire. However, there is much more than a series of shows, it encourages people from all walks of life to engage and participate in the city’s events.
See the events around the year in Brisbane:
Brisbane Events
Melbourne Victoria
Melbourne in Victoria is a city of diverse cultures, great restaurants and a nightlife to match
Victoria and Melbourne Events: Things to Do, Upcoming Festivals and Activities
More about the Places to Visit and Things to Do in Melbourne:
Melbourne Australia
Must See Melbourne Places
Sydney Events and Festivals
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Events in the suburbs of Sydney and surrounds: Events in the Suburbs and Surrounds.
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Visitors Information
Sydney Places to Visit
Aboriginal Festivals & Events
Upcoming Indigenous creative art Festivals and Events:
Indigenous Events in Sydney
Canberra ACT
Canberra, the capital of Australia, has its National Multicultural Festival held in February every year. Celebrating food, dance, music and poly-culture that this country has seen grow over the many years of its existence.
Perth WA
In Western Australia, Perth celebrates it arts, culture and people every February to March. Featuring the best contemporary drama, music, film, visual arts, street arts, literature, theatre, comedy and other community events.
Tasmania
Tasmania has the Ten Days on the Island Festival. Literature, the visual arts, music and dance are main features of these celebrations. Local and artists from all over the world come to display their skills and talents. In March, every year.
Darwin NT
Darwin in August every year has the Darwin Festival. With strong visual arts content, as well as Australian and international dance, music and film.
Places to Visit
Places to Visit around Australia including Aboriginal experiences:
Places to Go, See and Visit in Australia
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Main Photo: Every year the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race sees boats of all kinds on Sydney Harbour