As winter draws to a close, Sydney comes alive with exciting experiences and plenty of reasons to get out and explore the city.
Cherry Blossom Festival at Auburn Botanic Gardens
Saturday 22 – Sunday 30 August
Held over 9 enchanting days, Auburn Botanic Gardens transforms into a canopy of delicate pink blossoms combined with Japanese culture, cuisine and creativity. The event features over 200 blooming cherry blossom trees, a Japanese Food Village, live cultural entertainment, and a Zen Zone.
Official website: Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival
City2Surf
Sunday 9 August
The World’s Largest Fun Run – City2Surf, will be back in Sydney! Bringing 90,000 people together from all walks of life to run, jog, walk or stroll the iconic 14km course from Sydney central business district to Bondi Beach.
Official website: Voltaren City2Surf
Ferragosto Festival
Sunday 16 August
Sydney’s iconic Italian festival, Ferragosto, is returning to Five Dock on Sunday, 16 August 2026. Experience the best of Italian food, culture, and entertainment, with everything you know and love about Ferragosto returning to Great North Road.
Official website: Ferragosto Festival
Fiddler On The Roof
31 July – 3 October
After a sold out season in London, breaking the record for the best-selling musical of all time at the Barbican Theatre, and winning three Olivier Awards including Best Musical Revival, Fiddler on the Roof will have its inaugural Australian Premiere at Theatre Royal Sydney.
Official website: Fiddler On The Roof
Tony Albert: Not a Souvenir
August – October
One of the most fearless and influential voices in Australian contemporary art. Tony Albert: Not a Souvenir brings together Albert’s work across sculpture, photography, installation, painting, and assemblage alongside major new commissions.
Official website: Tony Albert: Not a Souvenir
