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NAIDOC Week event

Jul 8, 2026 Singleton

Singleton’s NAIDOC Week event was held at the showground on 8 July 2026 as a public gathering celebrating the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through entertainment,...

Naidoc Week Aboriginal Culture +5

The Ultimate Magic Show

Jul 8, 2026 Hurstville, Georges River Council

The Ultimate Magic Show features award-winning illusionist Jonas Jost at the Hurstville Entertainment Centre on July 8, 2026. This high-energy performance blends interactive magic with comedy, offering a family-friendly experience that has...

Magic Show Illusionist +4

NAIDOC Week celebrations

Jul 7, 2026 Tumut

The NAIDOC Week celebration in Tumut was held on July 7, 2026, outside the Snowy Valleys Council offices at 76 Capper Street. The public program included a flag-raising ceremony, Welcome to Country,...

Naidoc Week Indigenous Culture +4

LAVA Arts Festival

Jun 26-30, 2026 Murwillumbah, Tweed Shire

The LAVA Arts Festival is a regional celebration of creativity in the Tweed Shire, centered in Murwillumbah. The event features open artist studios and diverse exhibitions that showcase the professional arts community...

Arts Exhibition +5

The Archibald exhibition

Jun 25-30, 2026 Nowra

The prestigious Archibald Prize exhibition visits the Shoalhaven Regional Gallery in Nowra, showcasing Australia's most famous portraiture awards. The local presentation includes a special evening event on June 25 featuring a conversation...

Exhibition Art +6

Newrybar Community Hall Country and Western Hoedown

Jun 27, 2026 Newrybar

The Newrybar Community Hall Country and Western Hoedown is a local fundraising event in Newrybar, New South Wales, designed to support facility upgrades. Held in late June, the evening features live country...

Fundraising Country Music +6

Harden Murrumburrah Community Markets

Jun 21, 2026 Harden

The Harden Murrumburrah Community Markets are relocating to the Harden Bowling Club, with the first market at the new venue scheduled for Sunday, June 21, from 9 am to 1 pm. This...

Community Market Local Produce +6

Swim-out show of solidarity

Jun 21, 2026 Coogee

Thousands gathered at Coogee Beach on Sunday, June 21, 2026, for a community swim-out showing solidarity with shark attack survivor Leah Stewart. Organized by the local surf life saving club and Randwick...

Community Event Solidarity +4

Newcastle Viral Food Festival

Jun 19-21, 2026 Newcastle

The Newcastle Viral Food Festival is a three-day culinary event at the Newcastle Racecourse that showcases street foods popularized on social media. Featuring over 50 vendors, the festival pairs innovative food trends...

Food Festival Street Food +6

Lumiere Soiree

Jun 20, 2026 Port Macquarie

The Lumiere Soiree, hosted by the Hastings Cancer Trust, is an elegant evening held at The Glasshouse Mezzanine in Port Macquarie on Saturday, June 20, 2026. The event features live performances, a...

Gala Charity +4

Lismore Lantern Parade

Jun 20, 2026 Lismore

The 31st annual Lismore Lantern Parade is a vibrant community festival held in Lismore, New South Wales, Australia. On June 20, 2026, the event showcases a procession of hand-crafted lanterns created by...

Lantern Parade Community festival +5

Winter Magic Festival

Jun 20, 2026 Katoomba, New South Wales

The Winter Magic Festival is a community celebration of the winter solstice held in Katoomba, New South Wales. Scheduled for June 20, 2026, the event features the return of its iconic Grand...

Winter Solstice Parade +5

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