Australia is renowned for the amazing events and festivals that we host every single year. So why not tie your next holiday into experiencing an amazing music festival, or a spine-tingling sporting event?!

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  • Vivid Sydney 2016

    Vivid Sydney, an exciting festival of light, music and ideas, making Sydney the perfect destination this autumn/winter.

  • NRL Finals Series

    When the days begin to lengthen any Sydneysider will tell you it means two things – now is the time to put away the winter coat, and the footy finals are just around the corner.

  • AFL Finals Series

    Spring in Melbourne heralds the arrival of footy finals fever, and all roads lead to the MCG. The hallowed turf will host the AFL Grand Final on October 3, shifting from its traditional last-weekend-in-September timeslot for one of the few times in the spo…

  • Melbourne Food & Wine Festival

    Is Melbourne the food and wine capital of the country? The organizers of this annual festival certainly think so. During the 17-day event, more than 350,000 foodies and oenophiles from around the world will get their grub on, including chefs, food growers,…

  • Clipsal 500

    The Clipsal 500 attracts the largest domestic racing crowds in the country and includes a packed off-track schedule of concerts, air displays, and attractions.

  • Adelaide Festival

    Every autumn, the global art community turns its focus to Adelaide, as the city hosts a three-week cultural extravaganza in February and March. Dance, opera, classical music, theater, literature, film, and visual arts all share centre stage at the Adelaide…

  • Chinese New Year

    Brush off your red clothes, stock up on firecrackers, and get ready to do the dragon dance. Chinese New Year is the longest and most important day of the Chinese calendar, and it starts a 15-day celebration marked by extravagant meals and lantern festivals…

  • Busselton Jetty Swim

    Started in 1996, the Busselton Jetty Swim initially featured just 82 swimmers entering the tranquil water, but it has since expanded to include a weekend schedule packed with paddleboard races, pasta dinners, concerts, and family-friendly beach games.

  • Summernats

    Branding itself as "Australia's biggest horse power party", Summernats is supported by Rare Spares and is well and truly an Australian icon. It was created in 1988 by Chic Henry, who had a passion for all things automotive. Since its early days Summernats …

  • Port Fairy Folk Festival

    2015 is the 38th iteration of the famous event, running from 6-9 March. It's set to be another stellar event, and tickets are on sale now. Get in quickly to enjoy more than 100 national and international acts, along with a children's folk circus and much m…