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We Are One

Dec 6, 2026 Bondi Beach

Upcoming

The 'We Are One' festival is a large-scale community gathering and Hanukkah celebration held at Bondi Beach to commemorate the anniversary of a 2025 terror attack. Scheduled for December 6, 2026, the...

Hanukkah Commemoration +4

Berrigan Show drama workshops

Sep 28 - Oct 1, 2026 Berrigan

Ongoing

The Berrigan Show drama workshops are a four-day school holiday program for students aged 8 to 18, held at the Berrigan Soldiers War Memorial Hall. Scheduled from September 28 to October 1,...

Workshop Drama +6

Show the World Our Home photography competition

Nov 2-15, 2026 Newcastle

Upcoming

The Show the World Our Home photography competition is a regional contest hosted by Newcastle Airport that invites photographers to capture the essence of the Hunter, Central Coast, and Mid North Coast...

Photography Competition +4

Byron Bay International Film Festival

Oct 16-25, 2026 Byron Bay, Byron Shire

Upcoming

The Byron Bay International Film Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary from October 16–25, 2026. This cinematic event showcases international and Australian independent films, including features, documentaries, shorts, and animation, complemented by Q&As...

Film Festival Cinema +8

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

Blue Mountains Writers' Festival

Oct 30 - Nov 1, 2026 Blue Mountains

Upcoming

The Blue Mountains Writers' Festival is a three-day literary celebration held in New South Wales, featuring a diverse program of over 50 events. The 2026 edition, scheduled from October 30 to November...

Literature Writing +6

2027 NSW Seniors Festival

Mar 1-14, 2027 NSW

Upcoming

The 2027 NSW Seniors Festival is a major state-wide celebration in New South Wales, Australia, running from March 1 to March 14, 2027. Recognized as the largest event for older residents in...

Seniors Festival +7

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring In Concert

Oct 7-8, 2026 Sydney

Upcoming

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring In Concert is a cultural event held in Sydney, Australia, on October 7 and 8, 2026. It features a live symphony orchestra,...

Cultural events Live music +5

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

Art Exhibitions Celebrate First Nations Voices

Jul 25 - Oct 3, 2026 Nowra

Ongoing

Four First Nations art exhibitions are presented at Shoalhaven Regional Gallery in Nowra from July 25 to October 3, 2026. The programme explores Aboriginal identity, healing, history and connection to Country through...

First Nations Art Aboriginal Culture +5

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

Delta Goodrem Newcastle concert

Apr 8, 2027 Newcastle

Upcoming

Delta Goodrem will perform at Newcastle Entertainment Centre on Thursday, 8 April 2027, as part of her national tour supporting the album Pure. The show is expected to combine songs from the...

Concert Pop Music +3

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