Sydney Festivals 2026 & 2027
Sydney has 9 festivals with confirmed dates on the 2026-2027 calendar below, each linked to its official source. Pick the ones that fit your window, then build the rest of the trip around them.
The Sydney festival calendar leads with these:
- FlickerfestJan 22 - Jan 31film festival
- Antenna International Documentary Film FestivalFeb 4 - Feb 14film festival
- A Night of HorrorMar 4 - Mar 7film festival
By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026
Festival calendar
September 2026
- Sep 1 - Sep 30
Women Media Arts and Film Festival
film festival
- Sep 2 - Sep 6
art fair. Carriageworks, 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh.
- Sep 10 - Sep 13
Sydney Underground Film Festival
film festival. International Independent Film Festival.
November 2026
- Nov 21
music festival. Harbourlife is Sydney’s spectacular waterside party to kick off the summer season.
January 2027
- Jan 22 - Jan 31
film festival. International short film festival.
February 2027
- Feb 4 - Feb 14
Antenna International Documentary Film Festival
film festival. International Documentary Film Festival.
- Feb 6 - Feb 7
music festival. This 1-day techno and trance music festival will keep festival goers dancing until midnight.
- Feb 13
film festival. Short film festival in Sydney.
March 2027
- Mar 4 - Mar 7
film festival. International Horror Film Festival.
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Planning leads
Early leads on festivals still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
Just for Laughs Sydney
Nov 9 - Nov 22 · Planning lead · details firm up closer in
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
Feb 28 - Mar 16 · Planning lead · projected date
Sydney St. Patrick's Day Parade
Mar 17 - Mar 20 · Planning lead · projected date
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