December

Carols in the Domain - Get into the Christmas festive spirit with entertainment for young and old.

Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race - See the action at the start of this world class yachting event on Sydney Harbour.

January

Sydney Festival - Presents the very best international and national performing and visual arts. Performing in theatres, galleries and concert halls across Sydney.

Twilight at Taronga Series - Three months of regular twilight performance at the Taronga Zoo.

Tamworth Country Music Festival - Australia's premier country music festival

February

Chinese New Year Festival - A festival of variety and colour for the Chinese community.

Mardi Gras - A highlight of the Sydney festival scene.

Twilight at Taronga Series

March

Greek Festival of Sydney - Join with the Greeks of Sydney in this one month celebration of Hellenic culture and history.

Twilight at Taronga Series

April

The Royal Easter Show - Designed to present the best in Australian agriculture and has been held annually for over 80 years.

Surry Hills Festival - A major event in the Surry Hills community calendar.

Sydney Comedy Festival - A premier comedy event on the Sydney events calendar.

May

Thredbo Yalumba Jazz Festival - Three day celebration of Jazz music, food and wine set in the heart of the spectacular Snowy Mountains

Scone & Upper Hunter Horse Festival - Over two weeks of horse shows, stockman's events, rodeos, dancing, craft shows & community events on the edge of the Hunter Valley wine region.

June

Sydney Film Festival - Fifteen days of movies from the four corners of the globe.

The Henry Lawson Festival of Arts - A festival to present young and aspiring writers to the world.

July

Good Food & Wine Show - explore new tastes and the latest culinary trends.

August

Bangalow Music Festival - This annual weekend festival of music happens in the Byron hinterland.

September

Festival of the Winds - Australian's largest and most exciting colourful kite flying festival held off Bondi Beach

October

Hunter Valley Harvest Festival - Presents not only wine and wine making but feasts, olives, cheeses, horse racing and festivities.

Darling Harbour Fiesta - Claimed to be most significant Latin American and Spanish festival in Australia.

Bathurst 1000 - This is a "not-to-be-missed" event for petrol heads. Raced on the Mt Panorama circuit, Bathurst.

Australian International Motor Show - October is the month for the car enthusiast.

Granny Smith Festival - celebrate the accidental discovery of the Granny Smith apple.

November

Balmain Art & Craft Show - Enjoy one of Sydney's leading cultural community events.