Events

Sydney Festival

January 10th-31st 2009
http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/

For three weeks each January the Festival offers a rich program of around 80 events involving upwards of 500 artists from Australia and abroad covering dance, theatre, music, visual arts, cross media and forums. In any given year, it makes use of most of the main theatres across the city including Sydney Theatre, Carriage Works, City Recital Hall and venues at the Sydney Opera House.

Sydney Festival also presents a number of quality free outdoor events such as the long-running Domain Concerts which attract up to 100,000 people a time. Sydney Festival attracts a total audience of approximately 1 million across all of its events each year making it the most attended cultural event in Australia.

Sydney to Hobart yacht Race

26th December
http://rolexsydneyhobart.com

Icon of Australia’s Summer sport and one of the world’s greatest ocean racing classics. Thousands of spectators line the shores of Sydney Harbour each Boxing Day to cheer the crews as they begin the gruelling 628 nautical mile journey to Hobart. The Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is organised by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia with the co-operation of Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania.

Melbourne Cup

First Tuesday of every November
http://www.melbournecup.com

Australians across the nation stop to celebrate the major annual horse racing event. Whether you are at the track, at a pub in the middle of the outback or lunching at one the many restaurants throughout the country, Melbourne cup is an event that everyone gets involved in.

Formula One Grand Prix

March 2009
http://www.grandprix.com.au/

Offers an action packed extravaganza of on-track and off-track activities for people of all ages to enjoy. Set in the stunning surrounds of picturesque Albert Park and offering striking views of Melbourne’s skyline, the 2009 Formula 1 will be a feast for the senses.

Australian Open

19 Jan-1st Feb 2009
http://www.australianopen.com

The Aus open brings the world’s hottest players to Melbourne for 2 weeks of tennis thrills. More than 550,000 spectators attend one of the biggest sporting events in Aus. Join the vibrant atmosphere in and around the city with matches broadcast on big screens, beer garden and live music.

Summer Cricket Season

http://www.cricket.com.au/

A spectacular program of International, State and local competition you are sure to find a game you enjoy

Australia Day

26th January
http://www.australiaday.org.au

Whether you choose to make a splash at the beach, have a BBQ or play cricket in the park, Australia Day brings us together. The biggest day of celebration in the country and observed as a public holiday in all states and territories. On Australia Day we come together as a nation to celebrate what's great about Australia and being Australian. It's the day to reflect on what we have achieved and what we can be proud of in our great nation. It's the day for us to re-commit to making Australia an even better place for the future

The Dreaming Festival

8-10 June, Queensland
http://www.thedreamingfestival.com/

The dreaming- Australia’s International indigenous festival is a vibrant, exciting and unique cultural experience where local, national and international audiences can look forward to an annual ceremony time, with the most comprehensive showcase of Indigenous arts from across the country and around the world.

Quicksilver and Roxy Pro

Coolangatta, Gold Coast
February – March 2009

With total prize money of US$300,000 at stake, expect to see every pro surfer within a 1000-mile radius thrashing it out in the water. With a total of US$85,000 at stake, the Roxy Pro Australia kicks off the women's ASP World Championship Tour, bringing 18 top female surfers to Queensland's Gold Coast, centred on Snapper Rocks, just south of Surfers Paradise.

Rosemount Australian Fashion Week

http://www.rafw.com.au/
April /May 2009

Rosemount Australian Fashion Week (RAFW) Collections will take place against the spectacular backdrop of Sydney’s Circular Quay.

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival

13 - 23rd March 2009
http://www.melbournefoodandwine.com.au

The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival attracts, on an annual basis, food and wine experts from across the world, including world-renowned chefs and winemakers, growers, purveyors, authors, food and wine commentators and critics to present alongside some of Australia's best.