Sydney is popular with the tourists in the summer months. But what many people don’t realise is that it can be a great place to stay even when the weather turns a little chilly.
Winter festivals and events in Sydney are some of the most exciting.
We strongly recommend you hire a car from Sydney Airport and make the most of the fun winter festivals on offer.
Bondi Winter Magic
Spend winter ice skating by the sea at Bondi Winter Magic. Photo by Bondi Winter Magic
28th June – 29th July
This is definitely one of the best winter festivals that Sydney offers. Bondi Winter Magic turns Sydney’s infamous coastal suburb into a hub for winter activities for one month. The outdoor ice skating rink is always a favourite for festival-goers, even the uncoordinated ones! There’s also a Ferris wheel, live music, and art. Welcome to Sydney’s very own version of a winter wonderland!
Bledisloe Cup Festival
18th August
Rugby Union fans unite! Every year they get to enjoy 10 epic weeks of the best of Rugby Union. Witness one of the world’s greatest rivalries in sport as the Qantas Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks. The festival kicks off on the 18th August in Sydney. Thousands of crowds pack the venue to watch their national teams, regardless of whether it’s rain, hail or shine.
Sydney Film Festival
6th – 17th June
Winter is the perfect time to put on your most comfy clothes, sit around the house with a blanket and watch movies all day long. People love to watch movies when the cold sets in. No wonder someone thought it would be a good idea to dedicate a week and a half of winter to a festival for film! Watch feature films, documentaries, short films and animations from around the world. They’re screened at different venues across the city.
Vivid Sydney
Vivid Sydney. Photo by Dushan Hanuska on Flikr.
25th May – 16th June
This annual outdoor lighting festival really brings Australia’s most populated city to life. Check out the incredible light installations and 3D projections across central Sydney. You’ll enjoy three weeks of colourful and interactive displays. Watch landmarks such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House light up. The creativity never stops and every year is different.
BRIANNA PIAZZA
