A shot of festival of winds at Bondi Beach

Spring events in Sydney

We're bloomin' excited about the events springing up in Sydney this season

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Monday 1 August 2016

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Spring in Sydney brings with it some of our favourite festivals, from kite flying at Bondi Beach to Sculpture by the Sea, Sydney Craft Beer Week and Art & About. Grab your diary: we’ve got the next three months sorted, from music festivals to big-ticket theatre shows. If spontaneity is more your vibe, check out Sydney’s best rooftop bars and picnic spots – so you’re ready to go when the sun is shining.

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