Events in Australia

Field Day
Sydney
1 January 2008

Kick off the year at Field Day at The Domain in Sydney on New Year's Day. This is a highly anticipated event and is a great party attracting a max crowd of 10,000 people. There will be everything including a cocktail bar, live music performance and DJs.

Summadayze
Melbourne
1 January 2008

Summadayze kicks Melbourne's year off with a huge dance party at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl. This festival is in its tenth year of existence and brings together the cream of the crop of Melbourne's dance music scene.

Medibank International
Sydney
January 2008

The Medibank International features a week of first-class men's and ladies' tennis with many of the sports' top names competing at the marvelous Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre. This event is previously known as the Adidas International.

The Police
Sydney
24 January 2008

The Police are back and on world tour. They are set to perform at the magnificent Telstra Stadium in Sydney. Take advantage while in Australia to see Sting, Stuart Copeland and Andy Summer back in action together on tour as The Police.

Australia Day: Ferrython
Sydney
26 January 2008

Join thousands of other spectators at the Sydney Harbour Bridge to witness Sydney's First Fleet ferries battle each other for the coveted Ferry Champion title. This race now has a traditional place in the Sydney Festival's Australia Day celebrations.

Sydney Port's Jazz on the Water
Sydney
26 January 2008

This event is part of the Australia Day celebrations and features a unique concert that faces both the land and sea in honoring the role that each plays in building the character of Sydney Harbour.

National Multicultural Festival
Canberra
February 2008

For two weeks in Canberra, the streets will be filled with entertainment, performances, food markets and exhibitions as the National Multicultural Festival comes to town.

Cole Classic at Manly
Sydney
February 2008

This event is formerly known as the Bondi Beach Cole Classic and now takes place north of Sydney at Manly Beach. This fund-raising event attracts over 2000 swimmers who battle it out to see who can make it around the bay first.

Chinese New Year in Melbourne
Melbourne
9 February - 10 February 2008

This annual event began in Melbourne in 1979, as part of the Chinese New Year celebrations enjoyed by all locals. Eighty people will carry the 92-meter Great Dragon (also known as Dai Loong) through Melbourne's Chinatown.

Good Vibrations
Sydney
February 2008

The Good Vibrations festival is held at Sydney's Centennial Park and features three stages - two with live performances and one featuring world renowned DJs. There will also be a wide variety of food and drink options available.

Adelaide's Big Day Out
Adelaide
February 2008

Big Day Out, Australasia's huge touring music festival makes its tour stop at the Royal Adelaide Showground. This festival was established in 1992 and has steadily grown each and every year and is currently Australia's largest music event.

Paniyiri
Brisbane
March 2008

Paniyiri is Brisbane's Greek Festival and was first held in 1979and is a celebration of Greek culture. This event is a must see for all who love and enjoy the Mediterranean. There will be plenty of Greek-themed food, wine, music, dancing and the Greek arts featured.

Formula One: Australian Grand Prix
Melbourne
16 March 2008

The Formula One season starts in Melbourne, with the Australian Grand Prix. There are 17 races in the Formula One season, stretching across four continents and ends in Brazil.

Gladstone Harbor Festival
Gladstone
April 2008

The Gladstone Harbor Festival has been running annually since 1963 and continues to grow each and every year. The festival fills the coastal town of Gladstone with a wide array of events including yacht races, carnivals and many children shows.

ASP World Tour - Rip Curl Pro
Victoria
April 2008

The Rip Curl Pro Surfing event is the oldest contest on the World Championship Tour circuit, with a prize around $300,000. This event has been running annually since 1975 and today is still one of the top surfing events in the world.

Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon
Sydney
May 2008

The Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon was first run in 1994 and has a restricted field of 4,000 runners. This is Australia's largest half marathon.

A Taste of Manly
Sydney
June 2008

A Taste of Manly is large food and wine festival held on Manly and draws a crowd of over 30,000 people for this outdoor winter festival. There are over 16 restaurants and 18 wineries featured at this event.