Events calendar
Upcoming events in Australia
Dates, venues and official ticket links for festivals, sport, the arts, conventions and expos. Every listing is checked against the organiser's own page.
October 2026
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Nowon
Arts and culture · NSW
Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi
Now on, until 2 November 2026
Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk, Sydney
The 30th anniversary exhibition at Bondi, with 100 sculptures on the coastal walk. Now on until 2 November.
Free entry: details for Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi (opens the organiser's site)Event page
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31Oct
Sport · VIC
Melbourne Cup Carnival
31 October to 7 November 2026
Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne
Four race days: Derby Day on 31 October, Melbourne Cup Day on 3 November, Oaks Day on 5 November and Champions Stakes Day on 7 November.
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November 2026
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1Nov
Festivals · SA
Feast Festival
1 to 22 November 2026
Venues across Adelaide and regional South Australia, Adelaide
Adelaide's LGBTQIA+ arts and cultural festival, according to the organiser. This year's theme is JOY.
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5Nov
Conventions and expos · NSW
World Business Forum Sydney
5 to 6 November 2026
ICC Sydney, Sydney
A two-day business forum. The published agenda opens with registration at 8am on Thursday 5 November.
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13Nov
Conventions and expos · VIC
Bendigo Caravan and Camping Leisurefest
13 to 15 November 2026
Bendigo Racecourse, Bendigo
A caravan and camping show run by Caravan Industry Victoria.
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14Nov
Festivals · SA
National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant
14 November 2026
Adelaide city centre, Adelaide
The 94th pageant. Two new floats, The Magic Hat and Bumper Christmas, make their debut, according to the organiser.
Event details for National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant (opens the organiser's site)Add to calendarEvent page
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14Nov
Conventions and expos · NSW
PBC Baby Expo Sydney
14 to 15 November 2026
Sydney Showgrounds, Sydney Olympic Park, Halls 3 and 4, Sydney
An early parenting expo, open 10am to 4pm on both days.
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20Nov
Conventions and expos · VIC
Geelong Caravanning and Adventure Leisurefest
20 to 22 November 2026
Geelong Racecourse, Geelong
A caravan and adventure show run by Caravan Industry Victoria.
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20Nov
Conventions and expos · WA
Perth EV Show
20 to 22 November 2026
Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, Perth
Electric vehicles, clean energy and future mobility across Pavilions 3, 4 and 5, presented by Electric Motor GP.
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21Nov
Sport · VIC
Men's T20 International: Australia v England
21 November 2026 · 7.15pm
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
A night T20 International at the MCG, starting at 7.15pm, according to the MCG's events calendar.
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25Nov
Conventions and expos · NSW
The Business Show Australia
25 to 26 November 2026
ICC Sydney, Sydney
A two-day show for business owners. Registration is free, according to the organiser.
Register free for The Business Show Australia (opens the organiser's site)Add to calendarEvent page
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26Nov
Sport · SA
bp Adelaide Grand Final
26 to 29 November 2026
Adelaide Street Circuit, Adelaide
The Supercars Championship finale, with after-race concerts: Hilltop Hoods on the Saturday, Guns N' Roses on Sunday 29 November.
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28Nov
Conventions and expos · QLD
PBC Baby Expo Brisbane
28 to 29 November 2026
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Brisbane
An early parenting expo, open 9am to 3pm on both days.
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30Nov
Event business · SA
ABEA Conference and Awards
30 November to 2 December 2026
Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide
The Australian Business Events Association's conference, with the theme Sharing What Works and the awards on 2 December.
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December 2026
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4Dec
Conventions and expos · VIC
The Big Design Market, Melbourne
4 to 6 December 2026
Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton, Melbourne
More than 280 independent designers. Adults $8 plus booking fee; children 12 and under free.
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11Dec
Festivals · VIC
Meredith Music Festival 34
11 to 13 December 2026
Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre, Meredith
Tickets are sold out, according to the festival, which runs a waitlist.
Sold out: ticket info for Meredith Music Festival 34 (opens the organiser's site)Add to calendarEvent page
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13Dec
Arts and culture · VIC
NGV Triennial 2026
13 December 2026 to 11 April 2027
NGV International, St Kilda Road, Melbourne
The fourth NGV Triennial, on display from 13 December to 11 April 2027. Entry is free, according to the gallery.
Free entry: details for NGV Triennial 2026 (opens the organiser's site)Add to calendarEvent page
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24Dec
Festivals · VIC
Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight
24 December 2026 · 8pm
Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne
Christmas Eve at 8pm; gates open at 4pm, according to the organiser.
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26Dec
Sport · NSW and TAS
Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
26 December 2026
Start on Sydney Harbour, Sydney
The race starts on Sydney Harbour on Boxing Day, with 107 yachts confirmed, according to the organiser.
Event details for Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race (opens the organiser's site)Add to calendarEvent page
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26Dec
Sport · VIC
Boxing Day Test: Australia v New Zealand
26 to 30 December 2026 · 10.30am
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Five days of Test cricket, with play from 10.30am, according to the MCG's events calendar.
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27Dec
Festivals · TAS
Tasmania's Taste of Summer
27 December 2026 to 3 January 2027
PW1, Hobart waterfront, Hobart
A summer food festival on the Hobart waterfront, held since 1988, according to the organiser.
Get tickets for Tasmania's Taste of Summer (opens the organiser's site)Add to calendarEvent page
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28Dec
Festivals · VIC
Beyond The Valley
28 December 2026 to 1 January 2027
Barunah Plains, Hesse
A New Year festival at Barunah Plains, presented by Untitled Group. The official site lists a waitlist.
Waitlist for Beyond The Valley (opens the organiser's site)Add to calendarEvent page
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28Dec
Festivals · NSW
Lost Paradise
28 December 2026 to 1 January 2027
Glenworth Valley, Central Coast, Glenworth Valley
A New Year festival in Glenworth Valley. The official site lists a waitlist.
Waitlist for Lost Paradise (opens the organiser's site)Add to calendarEvent page
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31Dec
Festivals · NSW
Sydney New Year's Eve
31 December 2026 · 9pm and midnight
Sydney Harbour, Sydney
Fireworks light the harbour at 9pm and midnight, according to the City of Sydney.
Ticketed vantage points for Sydney New Year's Eve (opens the organiser's site)Add to calendarEvent page
January 2027
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1Jan
Festivals · NSW
Field Day 2027
1 January 2027
The Domain, Sydney
A New Year's Day festival at The Domain. The event is strictly 18+, according to the organiser.
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1Jan
Sport · NSW and WA
United Cup 2027
1 to 10 January 2027
Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney, and RAC Arena, Perth, Sydney and Perth
Played at Ken Rosewall Arena in Sydney and RAC Arena in Perth from 1 to 10 January, according to the organiser.
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8Jan
Arts and culture · NSW
Sydney Festival 2027
8 to 25 January 2027
Venues across Sydney, Sydney
Program listings run from Ali Sethi at City Recital Hall on 8 January to CROSSOVER at The Cutaway, 23 to 25 January.
Get tickets for Sydney Festival 2027 (opens the organiser's site)Add to calendarEvent page
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11Jan
Sport · VIC
Australian Open 2027
11 to 31 January 2027
Melbourne Park, Melbourne
The Australian Open runs at Melbourne Park from 11 to 31 January, according to the tournament's website.
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