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What's on in Sydney August 2012

Events and Festivals in Sydney August 2012

Sydney Winter Festival, transforming the city into a winter wonderland. TBC August 2012. St Mary's Cathedral Forecourt (above the Cook and Philip Swimming Pool) will be converted to a huge ice skating rink.

Drive In Movies at Randwick Racecourse. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night throughout August and the rest of winter, Randwick Racecourse will be running drive-in movies.

 

Sydney Whale Watching August is the middle of the whale watching season with plenty of boats leaving from King Street Wharf going Whale Watching Tours. Check out Sydney Whale Watching or Australian Travel Specialists

Bondi Markets 10am - 4pm every Sunday in August 2012.

Sydney International Boat Show 2012 Thursday 2nd August 2012 to Monday 6th August 2012 at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition and throughout Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour.

Heritage Craft Fair St Ives Handmade Market 9am to 3pm Sunday 5th August 2012 at St Ives Showground.

Sydney International Spa and Beauty Expo  Saturday 11th August 2012 and Sunday 12th August 2012 at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Australian Business Events Expo 2012 Wednesday 15th August 2012 at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre Darling Harbour.

Australian Gaming Expo. Tuesday 21st August 2012. Sydney Exhibition Centre Darling Harbour.

Sydney Olympic Parks Annual Wedding Expo Sunday 26th August 2012 at the Sports Centre Homebush

Specialty Food and Drinks Expo Monday 27th August 2012 and Tuesday 28th August 2012 at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The Cloud Technologies Expo 2012 Tuesday 28th August 2012 and Wednesday 29th August 2012 at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Trading and Investing Expo 2012 August 2012 at the Sydney Exhibition Centre Darling Harbour. Open 10am - 5pm.

Organic Expo & Green Show Friday TBC August to Sunday  August 2012. Sydney Exhibition Centre Darling Harbour.

Darling Harbour Fireworks Saturday  August 2012 at 8.30pm.

Festival of India Saturday TBC August 2012 at the UWS Parramatta campus.

India Day Fair Sunday TBC August 2012 at Parramatta Park. Free admission.

Mudgee Food and Wine Festival - Balmoral Beach is being held on Sunday  August 2012 show casing the fantastic wines from the Mudgee Region and a great selection of food stalls.

Kirribilli Art, Design and Fashion Markets Sunday  August 2012.

Ferragusto Festival -Italian Festival Sunday  August 2012 at Canada Bay Great North Road Five Dock.

ABC Gardening Australia Expo Friday TBC August 2012 to Sunday  August 2012 at Rosehill Gardens.

Darling Harbour Fireworks Saturday  August 2012 at 8.30pm.

Taste Orange @ Bondi  August 2012 -  August 2012. Food and wine festival.

Sydney Fashion Festival  TBC August 2012 at Sydney Town Hall. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Security 2012 Wednesday TBC August 2012 Thursday  August 2012 and Friday  August 2012 at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Kirribilli General Markets Saturday  August 2012 at Burton Street Tunnel and Bradfield Park Kirribilli.

Taiwan Festival 10am -8pm Sunday  August 2012 at Tumbalong Park Darling Harbour.

International Jewelry Fair Sunday  August 2012 to Tuesday  August 2012. Sydney Exhibition Centre Darling Harbour.

Sporting Events in Sydney August 2012

The National Rugby League Premiership has games at various venues on Friday night, Saturday, Sunday and Monday night all through August 2012. The following games are played at stadiums in Sydney:

NRL Round 22 3rd August 2012 - 6th August 2012

NRL Round 23 10th August 2012 - 13th August 2012

NRL Round 24 17th August 2012 - 20th August 2012

NRL Round 25 24th August 2012 - 27th August 2012

NRL Round 26 31st August 2012 - 2nd September 2012

AFL - Australian Football League games in Sydney August 2012

Rugby Union in Sydney August 2012

Sydney City to Surf Fun run is being held on Sunday TBC August 2012. It is the 41st anniversary of this world famous race starting in the Sydney CBD and running to Bondi Beach. This was voted Sydney's favourite sporting event in 2009.

Wrestling in Sydney August 2012

Horse Racing in Sydney August 2012

Canterbury Park Wednesday  August 2012

Royal Randwick Missile Stakes Day Saturday  August 2012

Canterbury Park Wednesday  August 2012

Motor Racing in Sydney August 2012

Superlap Sprints Saturday  August 2012 and Sunday  August 2012 at Eastern Creek Raceway.

ARDC Sprints Sunday  August 2012 at Eastern Creek Raceway.

Shannons Eastern Creek Classic Saturday  August 2012 and Sunday  August 2012 at Eastern Creek Raceway.

Morgan Car Owners Club Sprints Saturday  August 2012 at Eastern Creek Raceway.

Australian 4x4 Master Series Round 4 Saturday  August 2012 at Eastern Creek Raceway.

Porsche Car Club Sprints Saturday  August 2012 at Eastern Creek Raceway.

Also check out:

What's on in Melbourne August 2012

What's on in Brisbane August 2012

What's on in Adelaide August 2012

What's on the Gold Coast August 2012

What's on in Canberra August 2012

What's on in Singapore August 2012

Last updated 14th May 2012

 

Music Concerts in Sydney August 2012

Ed Sheeran 7pm Wednesday 1st August 2012 at the Enmore Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Django Django (UK) 8pm Wednesday 1st August 2012 at the Oxford Art Factory. Tickets sold by Moshtix.

Dragon EP Launch 9.30pm Friday 3rd August 2012 at The Basement. Tickets sold by Moshtix.

Hilltop Hoods 7pm Saturday 4th August 2012 at the Hordern Pavilion. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Tim Barry 7pm Sunday 5th August 2012 at the Cambridge Hotel. Tickets sold by Moshtix.

Tommy Emmanuel Live & Acoustic concert 8pm Monday 6th August 2012 at the Concert Hall Sydney Opera House. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

David Helfgott 8pm Friday 10th August 2012 at the City Recital Hall Angel Place. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Kenny Rogers & Glen Campbell 8pm Wednesday 15th August 2012 and Thursday 16th August 2012 at the State Theatre.Tickets sold by Ticketmaster.

Bell Bid Devoe and Ginuwine 8pm Wednesday 15th August 2012 at the Enmore Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Verdi: Requiem 8pm Friday 17th August 2012 and 2pm Sunday 19th August 2012 at The Concert Hall - The Concourse Chatswood. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Kate Miller-Heidke 8pm Thursday 23rd August 2012 at the Metro Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Bodyjar 8pm Saturday 25th August 2012 at the Metro Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

 

Musicals, Theatre and Dance in Sydney August 2012

A Chorus Line musical Friday 20th July 2012 until Sunday 5th August 2012 at the Capitol Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Pam Ann comedy 8pm Friday 3rd August 2012 at the State Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Sir David Attenborough A Life on Earth seminar Friday 10th August 2012 and Saturday 11th August 2012 at the State Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Eifman Ballet Wednesday 15th August 2012 until Sunday 26th August 2012 at the Capitol Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

 

Comedy in Sydney August 2012

Ron White: Moral Compass Tour 8pm Saturday 18th August 2012 at the Metro Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

 

Museum Exhibitions in Sydney August 2012

Deep Oceans Exhibition 16th June 2012 until 14th October 2012 at the Australian Museum Sydney

Remembering Titanic - 100 Years Exhibition on until Sunday 11th November 2012 at the Australian National Maritime Museum Darling Harbour

 

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