A Glimpse into Sydney’s Upcoming Events and Festivals

A Glimpse into Sydney’s Upcoming Events and Festivals

Sydney is Australia’s biggest city with an enviable landscape and weather. With everything that’s been going on in the world, Sydney, like any other tourist destination in the world, has seen a huge dip in the number of visitors to the city. However, if you’re a true-blue Sydneysider, you are sure to find a thousand and one reasons to keep falling in love with its grandeur and vibrance. Read on to know more about what the city has in store for you in the upcoming days.

Vivid Sydney 2021

After two years gap, the biggest light festival in Sydney is returning with a bang. The city will welcome a fantastic lineup of artists from across the world. To experience the festival at its best, get on board an ultra-modern catamaran with expansive outer decks offering one of the sought after Vivid cruises from where you can enjoy a fantastic view of the lights at the harbour venue. You can also reserve yourself a seat at one of the waterfront restaurants in the area for an amazing night dining experience. However, a Vivid Sydney cruise is a foolproof way to cover all the harbour sights in a grand way but on a budget. You will also be able to enjoy a freshly prepared healthy, wholesome contemporary buffet dinner with best value beverage packages available for purchase from the fully licensed bar on board. During the Vivid Sydney festival, the harbour transforms into a colourful wonderful waypoint, shining brighter than ever.

Sydney Film Festival

This annual film festival is held in Sydney for a period of 12 days, usually in June. the 69th Sydney Film Festival will be back in cinemas from 8th June till 19th, across 12 days and nights. It is a competitive event that showcases both international and local filmmakers, featuring documentaries, short films, feature films, animations and so on. The festival is a chance to enjoy the greatest, strangest, and most exciting works across the globe. Since its inception in 1954, the Sydney Film Festival (SFF) is recognised by many national and international organisations and has increased in size and reputation to a well-known and prominent international film festival in Australia. The festival will be held at the State Theatre, one of Australia’s best theatres as well as cinemas in the CBD, Western Sydney, Newtown, and more.

Campbelltown City Festival of Fisher’s Ghost

The Campbell Festival of Fisher’s is a quirky yet legendary festival that is steeped in history that dates back to 1956. The festival is held over a period of 10 days in November and it commemorates Australia’s most famous ghost, Frederick Fisher. The legend of Fisher’s ghost can be seen as a popular Australian ghost story. A number of events including the spectacular street parade, Fisher’s Ghost Art Award, the annual Fisher’s Ghost Run, craft exhibitions, street fairs and a giant carnival of fire world happen at this legendary festival in Sydney. You can also stream the 1924 silent film titled Fisher’s Ghost which retells the events of the legend during these days to retouch your memory.

Cobbitty Village Markets

The Cobbitty Markets is a non-profit organisation that hosts a village market from August to December. This has been a tradition in Cobbitty since May 1982. Over 150 stalls pop up at the market selling an exciting range of gourmet food, crafts and local produce. If you long for a calm evening with your family, head down to the Cobbitty Markets this August for a delicious BBQ breakfast or lunch. You can also enjoy Devonshire teas and a variety of

gourmet delicacies. The Cobbitty Markets have a delightful country atmosphere located on the grounds of Cobbitty Public School. The area is covered with lovely shade trees, canopied walkways and more.