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About Sydney Festivals
(Sydney, New South Wales, NSW, Australia)
A vast and spreading city, Sydney offers a diverse and exhaustive selection of festivals and live entertainment, often attracting large crowds of visitors. Popular festivals in Sydney include the following events.
Annual Sydney Festivals
Sydney International Tennis Tournament, mid January, this event features international tennis stars and is held at the Sydney Olympic Village at Homebush Bay, Sydney, Australia
February: Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, major gay event with an major parade and festivities lasting a month
March: St. Patrick's Day, a range of day-long celebrations throughout Sydney
April: Royal Easter Show, two-week long agricultural show taking place at the end of the month, with a range of outdoor events and displays
June: Sydney Film Festival, popular screens of both Australian and international films
June: Sydney Mainly Food and Wine Festival, featuring large numbers of food stalls, festivities, workshops and demonstrations, with plenty to eat and drink
September: Festival of the Winds, known for its colourful kite-flying displays and music
October: Manly International Jazz Festival, attracting many famous jazz performers
December: Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, commencing in the harbour area on December 26th, with a range of activities attracting large crowds
A vast and spreading city, Sydney offers a diverse and exhaustive selection of festivals and live entertainment, often attracting large crowds of visitors. Popular festivals in Sydney include the following events.