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Equimillion 2026

Equimillion 2026

Oct 2-5, 2026 Sydney
Upcoming

Equimillion 2026 is Australia's richest event exclusively for retired Thoroughbred racehorses, taking place from Friday, October 2 to Monday, October 5, 2026. Held at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre, the four-day event...

Equestrian Horse Racing +4

Angela Tiatia: Muse

Sep 26, 2026 - Feb 7, 2027 Newcastle
Ongoing

Angela Tiatia: Muse is a major survey exhibition celebrating 20 years of art practice by globally recognised Sāmoan/Australian artist Angela Tiatia. Hosted at Newcastle Art Gallery from September 26, 2026, to February...

Exhibition Art +6
Deni Ute Muster

Deni Ute Muster

Sep 29 - Oct 3, 2026 Deniliquin, Edward River
Upcoming

The Deni Ute Muster celebrations in Deniliquin, NSW, run for almost a full week from September 29 to October 3, 2026. The festivities begin with the free Open Streets Spirit of the...

Ute Culture Festival +6
The City We Make (Festival of Urbanism)

The City We Make (Festival of Urbanism)

Oct 2, 2026 Lismore
Upcoming

The City We Make is a free public panel discussion in Lismore held as part of the 2026 Festival of Urbanism. The session invites artists, designers, and community leaders to discuss how...

Urbanism Climate Change +7
Strummingbird

Strummingbird

Oct 10, 2026 Ballarat
Upcoming

Strummingbird is a one-day modern country music festival held at Victoria Park in Ballarat. Scheduled for October 10, 2026, the event features a headlining performance by Post Malone, local musical talent, and...

Music Country Music +5

Harry Styles 2026 Australian Tour

Nov 27 - Dec 13, 2026 Sydney
Upcoming

The Harry Styles 2026 Australian Tour features a series of stadium performances in Melbourne and Sydney during the late 2026 summer season. The tour supports his album 'Kiss All the Time. Disco,...

Music Pop +5

Light Up Windsor

Nov 28, 2026 Windsor
Upcoming

Light Up Windsor is a major Christmas festival in north-west Sydney, scheduled for November 28, 2026. Held in the historic town center of Windsor, the event features extensive holiday markets, live entertainment,...

Christmas Festival +8