Sydney — 2026 Calendar
25 festivals & events
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Upcoming Events
- Tue, Nov 3Melbourne Cup
- Fri, Dec 25Christmas Day
- Sat, Dec 26Boxing Day
- Mon, Dec 28St. Stephen's Day
- Mon, Dec 28Boxing Day (substitute day)
January
- Sydney FestivalThu, Jan 8 – Mon, Jan 26
- Australia DayMon, Jan 26
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
February
- Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi GrasFri, Feb 13 – Sun, Mar 1
March
- Labour DayMon, Mar 2
- Eight Hours DayMon, Mar 9
- Adelaide Cup DayMon, Mar 9
- Canberra DayMon, Mar 9
April
- ANZAC DaySat, Apr 25
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Easter SundaySun, Apr 5
- Holy SaturdaySat, Apr 4
- Easter SaturdaySat, Apr 4
May
- Vivid SydneyFri, May 22 – Sat, Jun 13
- May DayMon, May 4
June
- King's BirthdayMon, Jun 8
- Western Australia DayMon, Jun 1
- Reconciliation DayMon, Jun 1
August
- Picnic DayMon, Aug 3
November
- Melbourne CupTue, Nov 3
December
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- St. Stephen's DayMon, Dec 28
- Boxing DaySat, Dec 26
- Boxing Day (substitute day)Mon, Dec 28
🏙️ Frequently Asked Questions — Sydney Events 2026
- How many events does Sydney have in 2026?
- Sydney has 25 festivals and events in 2026, including holidays observed in Australia.
- What are the main events in Sydney?
- The main events in Sydney include Sydney Festival, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, Vivid Sydney, King's Birthday, ANZAC Day.
- When is the next event in Sydney?
- The next upcoming event in Sydney is Melbourne Cup on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
