What's On In Sydney NSW

13 February - 6 March. Are you ready to take the plunge? Lakefest on beautiful Lake Macquarie is now a reality! Just south of Newcastle, LakeFest is a festival around all things boating on Lake Macquarie for boating enthusiasts, locals, and families.

11 - 20 February. With more than 50 events across 10 days, Newcastle’s New Annual is much like the city itself – not quite what you’d expect. It’s about creative experiences, connections, and exploration. Come and discover new work, new perspectives, and new places.

5 - 7 March. The Newcastle Regional Show features all the traditions of the Show, with competitions and displays which feature horses, cattle, animals, poultry, produce, cookery, arts and crafts, sideshow alley, exhibitors, food, wine and entertainment for all ages.

6 March. Ingleburn Alive brings the Ingleburn CBD to life with an array of market stalls, colourful entertainment, carnival rides and fun activities for everyone! The main street will be awash with vibrant colours, festive sounds and tasty aromas.

7 March. Ingleburn Alive brings the Ingleburn CBD to life with an array of market stalls, colourful entertainment, carnival rides and fun activities for everyone! The main street will be awash with vibrant colours, festive sounds and tasty aromas.

13 - 14 March. The Hunter Valley Airshow promises to be a blockbuster weekend of full-throttle family entertainment that has something for everyone including hair raising aerobatics, historical warbirds, markets stalls, beer & wine garden, delicious street food, rides and more.

13 - 14 March. A celebration of great food, wine and produce from the Hunter Region featuring an exciting weekend of food, gardening, demonstrations and music. Focusing on sustainability, Maitland Taste stalls and activities feature local, regional and organic produce.

27 - 28 March. The annual Kurri Kurri Nostalgia Festival is all about Rock n Roll, Classic Cars, Hot rods, Fashion, Music, Dancing and everything good about the 50’s and 60’s. There’s a classic car and hot rod ‘Show and Shine’, market stalls, food vans, free entertainment and more.

26 - 28 March. Country Rocks offers fantastic camping facilities and a genuine country atmosphere.The event will include a huge line up of Country Rock artists, along with an onsite bar with a huge range off drinks including Craft Beers, Street Foods, Fire Pits and Market Stalls!

27 March 2021. SummerSalt showcases the best of home-grown Australian artists in a family friendly environment. This is an eclectic series of concerts, creating the perfect setting to either dance with your friends or sit back and chill to the tunes.

28 March 2021. SummerSalt showcases the best of home-grown Australian artists in a family friendly environment. This is an eclectic series of concerts, creating the perfect setting to either dance with your friends or sit back and chill to the tunes.

1 - 12 April. Sydney Royal Easter Show has been celebrating the best of Australia since 1823. Taste Australia's best produce and enjoy shopping, over 14,000 animals on display, hours of family fun, carnival rides, hours of free entertainment and more.

1 - 18 April. The Sydney Family show is an Easter celebration over 18 fabulous days and includes everything from exciting rides, food and drink stalls, cooking workshops, displays and family entertainment to arts, crafts, fun activities and barnyard animals.

2 - 4 April. Four Winds Easter Festival encompasses 60 Artists, 10 Ensembles, 26 Performances, 10 Stunning Locations and five Glorious Days set in a unique environment at Barragga Bay. Surround yourself in beauty, music and the majesty of nature.

10 April 2021. Set on the rolling lawns of Hope Estate’s amphitheatre, enjoy G&T Tastings, a long lunch, a picnic, wine tastings, craft beer paddles, gin masterclasses & boutique local markets all to the background sound of live jazz tunes.

17 April. Australia’s largest Scottish celebration with the Street Parade, pipe bands, heavy events, Scottish dancing & entertainment, Clans village, stalls, traditional games, Highland dance demonstrations and much more - all held in the beautiful NSW Southern Highlands.

17 April. Celebrating regional produce and heritage, the Crookwell Potato Festival will feature the popular cooking demonstrations, farm tours, fresh potato sales, huge markets, vintage car show, kids activities, live music, charity Spud Auction, Art Show and more.

30 April - 1 May. The Narooma Oyster Festival celebrates South Coast NSW oysters and the region’s quality produce, chefs, and rich cultural talents. The Oyster Festival has always had something for everyone, combining quality food experiences with family entertainment.

20 - 23 May. The Mind Body Spirit Festival brings you the very best in health, wellness and spiritual guidance. See 200 exhibitors, attend free inspirational seminars, book yourself a psychic reading, watch the free stage performancesor taste some delicious health foods!

21 - 23 May. With hundreds of innovative home products, exclusive Show specials, FREE seminars, expert advice and some of the best homegrown Aussie renovation businesses, the Home Show is the place to start when considering a home improvement project.

11 - 14 June. Merimbula Jazz Festival celebrates a fabulous weekend of jazz featuring a combination of over 3000 musicians and jazz music fans pack the Merimbula venues to listen to a great mixture of traditional jazz music, ragtime, modern, funk, big bands and swing.

19 June. A vintage event with the best of Hunter Valley wines, craft beer, local foods and entertainment. Highlights include Wine, Beer & Cider Tastings, Gourmet Local Food, Live Entertainment, Children’s Activities, Expert Guest Speakers and an Interactive Food & Wine Show.

19 June. The Winter Magic Festival sees one of Australia's most famous towns taken over by local artists, musicians, dancers, drummers, choirs, market stalls, attractions, activities, displays and community. The Festival is a chance for everyone to participate and have fun!

25 - 27 June 2021. The perfect day out for food and wine lovers, promising a jam-packed day full of fun and flavour! Sample from hundreds of food and drink exhibitors, chat to winemakers and distillers, see celebrity chefs, masterclasses & demonstrations.

26 - 27 June 2021. You can experience history, and a touch of fantasy, at Winterfest Sydney Medieval Fair! From jousting, archery and combat to crafts, stalls, traditional and handcrafted wares, cooking and games, Winterfest offers entertainment for all ages.

3 - 4 July 2021. A full-throttle weekend of the best BBQ, drinks, food, entertainment & market stalls that the Hunter region has to offer. This family-friendly event features Beer, Wine, Cider, Gin & Liquor Tastings + BBQ Demos, Tastings, kid's activities & competitions.

3 - 4 July 2021. More Cheese! More Chocolate! A fantastic food festival for families, friends, wine and beer lovers alike. Over two big days, you will enjoy some of the best artisan produce, Kids Zone, Demonstrations, Live Entertainment, Wine & Beer Tasting, Markets and more!

6 - 28 August 2021. Vivid Sydney is a unique annual event of light, music and ideas, featuring many of the world's most important creative industry forums, a mesmerising free public exhibition of outdoor lighting sculptures, and a cutting edge contemporary music program.

14 - 15 August 2021. Over two big days we'll be serving up finger licking good BBQ and over 40 amazing craft beers and ciders to wash it all down. See BBQ Competitions and Beer Tasting, Live Music, Beer Masterclasses, a Kids Zone, stalls, displays, demonstrations and more.

17 September - 4 October. Celebrated as one of Australia's oldest and leading floral festivals; Tulip Time spans across 2 weeks with something for everyone. You'll be able to enjoy the stunning tulips, stalls, music & entertainment. Street Parade, children's activities and more!

18 September. A celebration of the food, sounds and culture of our diverse community. Held in Redfern Park, Minto, the day is full of multicultural food stalls, traditional music, onstage cooking demonstration and free children's cultural activities.

18 September. Featuring 4 venues, 20 wineries, gourmet food, live music, celebrity chefs, bush tucker, Semillon and seafood, boutique Beer and so much more, the End2End Festival is guaranteed to delight the senses and tickle the tastebuds.

25 September. Come along and enjoy the Sakura Matsuri Cherry Blossom Festival in the stunning setting of the Cowra Japanese Garden. See traditional tea ceremonies, Ikebana displays, market stalls, martial arts demonstrations and traditional performances.

13 - 14 November 2021. Wings Over Illawarra is an aviation extravaganza! Jaw-dropping aerobatics, spectacular classic warbirds and amazing vintage aircraft. Loud, fast jets and formation flying will delight and provide you with an unforgettable experience