March in Sydney brings a blend of late-summer warmth and early autumn vibes, with outdoor festivals, cultural events, and stunning harbour-side experiences lighting up the city.
All About Women
8 March
All About Women is the Sydney Opera House’s festival of ideas about gender, culture and equality, held annually in the week of International Women’s Day. Enormously successful and celebrated, it fills our venues with buzzy, inspiring and agenda-setting conversations.
Official website: All About Women Sydney Opera House
Ocean Lovers Festival
1 March – 31 March
Dive into a month of ocean-inspired ideas, art, science, and community action as the Ocean Lovers Festival returns to Sydney. Australia’s largest cultural and science celebration of the sea invites audiences of all ages to Dive into Discovery & Wonder through free and ticketed events from Maroubra and Bondi to Darling Harbour, North Sydney, Taronga Zoo and Manly.
Official website: Ocean Lovers Festival
Sunset Series
Sunday 15 March 3pm – 6pm
Head to St Leonards Park for free live music, kids activities and a picnic this autumn. Experience an incredible mix of live music, creative workshops, and community fun in a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere.
Official website: Sunset Series
Northside Produce Market
Saturday 7 & 21 March
Northside Produce Market operates rain or shine on the first and third Saturday of each month from 8am till 12pm. You’ll experience fresh produce and delicious food served by the grower and the maker.
Official website: Northside Produce Markets
AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026
1 March – 21 March
The Women’s Asian Cup is the premier international football (soccer) tournament for national women’s teams in Asia, organized by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). It determines the best women’s national team in Asia and also serves as a qualifier for the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Official website: Women’s Asian Cup 2026
