Australia events & festivals calendar 2026-2027
7 festivals, illuminations and seasonal events in Australia, by date and month, with dates checked on official sites.
Events by month
Entertainment
Brisbane / Woodford
Woodford Folk Festival
Sun, December 27, 2026 – Fri, January 1, 2027
Entertainment
Sydney / Sydney Harbour
Sydney New Year's Eve Fireworks 2026
Thu, December 31, 2026
Culture
Sydney / Citywide
Sydney Festival 2027
Thu, January 7, 2027 – Mon, January 25
Entertainment
Melbourne / Melbourne Park
Australian Open 2027
Mon, January 11, 2027 – Sun, January 31
Entertainment
Perth / Citywide
Perth Festival
Fri, February 5, 2027 – Sun, February 28
Culture
Perth / Cottesloe Beach
Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe
Fri, March 5, 2027 – Mon, March 22
Culture
Red Centre / Alice Springs
Parrtjima – A Festival in Light
Fri, April 9, 2027 – Sun, April 18