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What's On In Sydney, January–February-March 2009
An extensive list of exciting things to do in and around Sydney either before or after IJET-20. Look specifically at http://www.whatsoninsydney.com.au/specials.asp for a great range of discounts off many attractions.
WHAT’S ON IN SYDNEY, JANUARY – FEBRUARY - MARCH 2009
http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/WhatsOn/html/custom/2199-sydney-event-calendar.asp
** Australia Day, January 26 **
http://www.australiaday.com.au/whatson/wo_sydneycbd.aspx
Big Day Out: Date to be confirmed http://www.bigdayout.com/
City celebrations: Darling Harbour
Darling Harbour will stage an all-day feast of international food, performing artists, live bands, face painting and interactive shows for the kids. A majestic finale to the day will include fireworks, a parade of tall ships sailing around Cockle Bay, digital effects, pyrotechnics and music.
City celebrations: The Rocks
An incredible line-up of blues, roots and rock talent across five stages, and buskers throughout The Rocks' streets and laneways. From 10am to 9pm.
Coogee Arts Festival: Date to be confirmed http://www.coogeeartsfestival.com.au/
Theatre, music, film
Sydney Festival 2009: 10-31 January http://sydneyfestival.org.au/index_flash.htm
For three weeks each January the Festival offers a rich program of around 80 events involving upwards of 500 artists from Australia and abroad covering dance, theatre, music, visual arts, cross media and forums. In any given year, it makes use of most of the main theatres across the city including Sydney Theatre, CarriageWorks, City Recital Hall and venues at the Sydney Opera House. Sydney Festival also presents a number of quality, free outdoor events such as the long-running Domain Concerts which attract up to 100,000 people a time. The Festival attracts a total audience of approximately 1 million across all of its events each year making it the most attended cultural event in Australia.
Art Gallery of NSW: http://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au: Japanese-language tours at 11 a.m. on two Fridays each month: Check calendar at website for dates and times, plus exhibitions, etc.
Australian Museum: Dinosaur exhibition to March 2009 http://www.amonline.net.au/
Chinese New Year (including parade, dragon boat racing, markets): Late Jan-Early Feb: http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/cny/ http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/CNY/GetInvolved/ChineseNewYearParade.asp
Exhibitions and galleries: http://www.bcl.com.au/Sydney/wotson/exhibit.htm
French Film Festival: Date to be confirmed http://www.frenchfilmfestival.org/
High summer 2009 Garden Weekends: Bronte House, http://www.brontehouse.com/opendays/open_days.html
Historical sites: http://www.bcl.com.au/Sydney/wotson/historical.htm
International Women’s Day: 8 March http://www.communitybuilders.nsw.gov.au/events/20080121_2239.html
Music festivals: http://www.lioneyes.com.au/gigguide/sydney/nswfestivals.htm
South American Festival: Date to be confirmed
Surf carnivals: Dates to be confirmed
Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras, 7-28 March, http://www.mardigras.org.au/
Sydney Opera House tours: http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/visit/tours.aspx
Tamworth Country Music Festival: 16-26 January http://www.tamworthcountrymusic.com.au/
The Rocks Markets: Saturday & Sunday 10 am – 5 pm http://www.therocks.com/
Sydney Aquarium: http://www.sydneyaquarium.com.au/VisitorInfo/VIS110.asp
Year-round attractions: http://www.bcl.com.au/Sydney/wotson/general.htm
Other conferences:
International Cerebral Palsy Conference http://www.cp2009.com.au/
For further information and discounts on main attractions: