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28 events · Checked

October 2026

  1. 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

  2. 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.

    Get tickets for Melbourne Cup Carnival (opens the organiser's site)Add to calendarEvent page

November 2026

  1. 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.

    Get tickets for Feast Festival (opens the organiser's site)Add to calendarEvent page

  2. 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.

    Get tickets for World Business Forum Sydney (opens the organiser's site)Add to calendarEvent page

  3. 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.

    Get tickets for Bendigo Caravan and Camping Leisurefest (opens the organiser's site)Add to calendarEvent page

  4. 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

  5. 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.

    Get tickets for PBC Baby Expo Sydney (opens the organiser's site)Add to calendarEvent page

  6. 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.

    Get tickets for Geelong Caravanning and Adventure Leisurefest (opens the organiser's site)Add to calendarEvent page

  7. 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.

    Get tickets for Perth EV Show (opens the organiser's site)Add to calendarEvent page

  8. 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.

    Get tickets for Men's T20 International: Australia v England (opens the organiser's site)Add to calendarEvent page

  9. 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

  10. 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.

    Get tickets for bp Adelaide Grand Final (opens the organiser's site)Add to calendarEvent page

  11. 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.

    Get tickets for PBC Baby Expo Brisbane (opens the organiser's site)Add to calendarEvent page

  12. 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.

    Register for ABEA Conference and Awards (opens the organiser's site)Add to calendarEvent page

December 2026

  1. 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.

    Get tickets for The Big Design Market, Melbourne (opens the organiser's site)Add to calendarEvent page

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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.

    Get tickets for Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight (opens the organiser's site)Add to calendarEvent page

  5. 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

  6. 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.

    Get tickets for Boxing Day Test: Australia v New Zealand (opens the organiser's site)Add to calendarEvent page

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  1. 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.

    Get tickets for Field Day 2027 (opens the organiser's site)Add to calendarEvent page

  2. 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.

    Get tickets for United Cup 2027 (opens the organiser's site)Add to calendarEvent page

  3. 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

  4. 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.

    Get tickets for Australian Open 2027 (opens the organiser's site)Add to calendarEvent page

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