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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

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

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

Mudgee Makers' Market

Sep 6, 2026 Mudgee

The Mudgee Makers' Market is a community fair scheduled for September 6, 2026, at Robertson Park in Mudgee. This local event showcases a variety of hand-made goods, original artwork, and artisanal food...

Market Crafts +4

Newcastle Medieval Festival

Sep 5-6, 2026 Newcastle

The Newcastle Medieval Festival is a two-day historical celebration held at the Newcastle Foreshore. The event features an immersive experience with full-contact BUHURT tournaments, medieval combat demonstrations, and living history displays alongside...

Medieval Historical Reenactment +6

Albury Wodonga Outdoor Show

Sep 4-6, 2026 Albury

The Albury Wodonga Outdoor Show returns to the Albury Showground from September 4 to 6, 2026. As a major regional leisure event in New South Wales, the exhibition showcases a wide range...

Outdoor Camping +7

Rainforest School Spring Fair

Sep 5, 2026 Frogs Hollow, New South Wales

The Rainforest School Spring Fair is an annual community celebration held at Frogs Hollow, featuring a variety of family-friendly activities, food stalls, and local musical performances. The event serves as a platform...

School Fair Community Event +5

Marina Market

Sep 5, 2026 Nelson Bay

The Marina Market is a community fair held at the Nelson Bay foreshore featuring local makers, designers, and food vendors. Visitors can enjoy a variety of street food and live music in...

Market Street Food +5

Sunset on the Rocks

Sep 5, 2026 Rylstone

Sunset on the Rocks is an intimate, small-scale music gathering held in Rylstone, Australia, scheduled for September 5, 2026. Set against the natural backdrop of local pagodas, the event features a curated...

Music festival Blues +6

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