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Rinse

Sep 10-12, 2026 Sydney

Rinse is a contemporary dance performance and monologue created and performed by Bundjalung and Ngāpuhi artist Amrita Hepi. Presented at the Sydney Opera House in September 2026, the work explores the concept...

Dance Contemporary Dance +5

Sydney Fringe Festival

Sep 10-12, 2026 Hurstville

The Sydney Fringe Festival brings a vibrant program of cultural events to Hurstville in September 2026. In partnership with Georges River Council, the festival features culinary storytelling, live comedy, and a large-scale...

Arts Comedy +6

Stars of Hastings Dance for Cancer

Sep 11, 2026 Port Macquarie

Stars of Hastings Dance for Cancer is an annual dance gala and fundraiser held in Port Macquarie, where local personalities perform theatrical routines to raise funds for Cancer Council NSW.

Fundraiser Dance +3

Mission Beach All Stars Art Exhibition

Sep 11, 2026 Mission Beach

The Mission Beach All Stars Art Exhibition is a one-day event held at Bingil Bay Cafe, showcasing the creative talents of 22 local artists and artisans from the Mission Beach area. The...

Art exhibition Local Artists +3

NFL Celebration Melbourne

Sep 10-11, 2026 Melbourne

Melbourne hosts a city-wide celebration to mark the first regular-season NFL game held in Australia. The event features a fan-focused theme park at Melbourne Park, public game screenings at Federation Square, and...

American Football Sports +4

Courting Summer

Sep 10, 2026 Perth

Courting Summer is a major spring and summer runway fashion event taking place at Claremont Quarter in Perth on September 10, 2026. The production features a diverse cast of 30 models showcasing...

Fashion Runway +6

Finley Show

Sep 6, 2026 Finley

The annual Finley Show is an agricultural festival held in Finley, Australia, typically on the first Sunday in September, coinciding with Father's Day. The 108th edition featured a wide array of agricultural...

Agricultural Show Rural Life +6

Mission Beach Markets

Sep 6, 2026 Mission Beach

The Mission Beach Markets are a monthly community market event held at Ulysses Park in Mission Beach, Australia. They take place on Sunday, September 6, 2026, from 7am to 12pm.

Markets Community Event +1

Pretty Pine Father’s Day Market and Expo

Sep 6, 2026 Pretty Pine

The Pretty Pine Father’s Day Market and Expo is an annual community festival held at the Pretty Pine Recreation Reserve. This spring event features a mix of market stalls, local food, and...

Community festival Market +7

Lemon Jam

Sep 6, 2026 Lemon Tree Passage

Lemon Jam is a community music and lifestyle festival held at Henderson Park on the Lemon Tree Passage waterfront. The event features live musical performances, local market stalls, and a dedicated display...

Music festival Community Event +4

Father’s Day

Sep 6, 2026 Perth

The Motor Museum of WA in Whiteman is hosting a special Father’s Day event on September 6, 2026. The celebration features an extensive display of classic and modern vehicles, interactive activities for...

Fathers Day Automotive +4

Riverfire event

Sep 6, 2026 Brisbane

Riverfire is a spectacular annual fireworks display in Brisbane, Australia, serving as a major highlight of the Brisbane Festival. The event features an extensive pyrotechnic show launched from the city's bridges, skyscrapers,...

Fireworks Cultural events +4

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