Sydney Events

The Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras has grown from a local gay pride event to being arguably the most spectacular gay and lesbian event in the world. Just recently Conde Nast listed this event amongst the 10 most spectacular costume events. Right up there with Venice and Rio. It promises to be one of the biggest and best yet. There will be a month of high quality arts, sporting and social events culminating in the world famous Parade and Party.

The STC Golden Slipper is an Australian Thoroughbred horse race for two year old horses held at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse in Sydney run over 1200 metres on turf at set weights. It is the premier two year old race in Australia and is the world's richest race for two-year-old thoroughbreds. The race is held on the Saturday before Good Friday in conjunction with a series of races known as the Golden Slipper Carnival. Prize money in 2006 was AUD$3.0 million.

Set against the spectacular harbour side backdrop of Circular Quay in Sydney, the best emerging and established designers from Australia and the Asia Pacific will preview their collections to some of the world's most significant buyers, media and key industry influencers. The official five-day schedule will feature more than one hundred designers in on-site and off-site Collection Shows, dedicated Agent & Designer Suites and our exclusive boutique exhibition - The Source @ RAFW.

The Darling Harbour Jazz Festival has established itself as Sydney's premier Jazz Festival. The Festival extends over the June long weekend and attracts visitors from Sydney, interstate and around the globe. The annual Festival showcases a star-studded line-up of Australian and international jazz artists that has included James Morrison, Paulini, Frank Bennett, Blaine Whittaker, The Cat Empire.

Premiering the hottest films from Australia and around the globe, the festival presents a sophisticated program of over 200 films, red carpet events, awards nights and masterclasses in a jam-packed 16-day period enjoyed by more than 133,000 film lovers each year.

Premiering the hottest films from Australia and around the globe, the festival presents a sophisticated program of over 200 films, red carpet events, awards nights and masterclasses in a jam-packed 16-day period enjoyed by more than 133,000 film lovers each year.