Events in Sydney in August 2026
Sydney has 12 sourced events in August 2026. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.
The Sydney calendar for August 2026 leads with these:
- Harry Potter: The ExhibitionAug 10 - Aug 31Fever Pavilion · Source: Ticketmaster
- Ballet International Gala LiveAug 11 - Aug 12State Theatre, Sydney · Source: Ticketmaster
- RigolettoAug 12 - Aug 21Sydney Opera House- Joan Sutherland Theatre · Source: Ticketmaster
By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Sourced events
- Aug 12 - Aug 30
Disney Presents The Lion King - Auslan Interpreted Performance
Capitol Theatre, Sydney. Arts & Theatre · Theatre.
Source: Ticketmaster
- Aug 13 - Aug 15
State Theatre, Sydney. Arts & Theatre · Miscellaneous Theatre.
Source: Ticketmaster
- Aug 13 - Aug 18
Sydney Opera House- Joan Sutherland Theatre. Arts & Theatre · Opera.
Source: Ticketmaster
- Aug 13 - Aug 14
- Aug 14 - Aug 15
Chinese Laundry Invites FRANK BOOKER [NZ] + FUGITIVE TAKEOVER [DHARAWAL / WOLLONGONG]
Chinese Laundry. Music · Dance/Electronic.
Source: Ticketmaster
- Aug 14 - Aug 15
- Aug 15 - Aug 16
- Aug 15
- Aug 15
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- Aug 5 - Aug 16
Sydney Film Festival 2026
An annual film festival showcasing a diverse range of international and Australian films, including premieres, documentaries, and retrospectives.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Aug 14 - Aug 30
Biennale of Sydney 2026
A major contemporary art event featuring installations, performances, and exhibitions across multiple venues in Sydney.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Aug 20 - Aug 30
Sydney Writers' Festival 2026
A literary festival featuring talks, workshops, and panel discussions with local and international authors.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
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