Sydney Travel Guide

What to do in Sydney

January 2012

* Festivals and Events * Music concerts * Sporting Events * Theatre and musicals

* Museum and Art Exhibitions

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Highlights of Sydney

Public Holidays in Sydney  January 2012

Sunday 1st January 2012 New Years Day Public

Holiday

Thursday 26th January 2012 Australia Day Public

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Events and Festivals in Sydney January 2012

Sydney Festival runs all throughout January 2012 with loads of entertainment including street performers, music, theatre, fireworks and food. The peak of the Festival are the Australia Day celebrations on Wednesday 26th January 2011 with the famous ferry races and tall ship displays on Sydney Harbour as well as aircraft fly-overs and fireworks over the Harbour and over Darling Harbour.

Beck's 2012 Festival Bar part of the Sydney Festival - Hyde Park Barracks comes alive each night with an over 18s bar with DJs and musicians playing each night from January to 30th January 2012.

Moonlight Cinema recent release and classic movies every night throughout January 2012. Watch movies under the stars at Centennial Park.

Harry Potter: The Exhibition starts 19th November 2011 and runs through January until March 2012 at the Powerhouse Museum.

Heritage Craft Fair St Ives Handmade Market 9am to 3pm TBC at St Ives Showground.

Sydney Shakespeare Festival Thursday 5th January 2012 until Sunday 12th February 2011 at Bicentenary Park Glebe Foreshore.

Flickerfest 2012 21st International Short Film Festival Bondi Pavilion Friday 6th January 2012 until Sunday 15th January 2012

The Hawkesbury International Sand Sculpting Championships Mythical Creatures Wednesday 11th January 2012 until Sunday 29th January 2012 at Howe Park Windsor.

Sydney Chinese New Year Festival Year of the Dragon celebrations start this Friday 20th January 2012 through to 5th February 2012. Festival events and markets will be held in Belmore Park opposite Central Station in the city. Also lots of activities through Sydney's Chinatown.

Rocks Markets by Moonlight The Rocks farmers markets every Friday night in January.

Twilight at Taronga open-air concerts within Taronga Zoo. Every weekend from January 2011 through April 2011. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Havaianas Australia Day Thong Challenge 2012 Thursday 26th January 2012 at Bondi Beach

Opera in the Domain Saturday 28th January 2012 at the Domain Sydney.

Sporting Events in Sydney January 2012

Cricket in Sydney January 2012

2nd Test Match Cricket Australia vs India Tuesday 3rd January 2011 until Friday 6th January 2011 at the SCG. Tickets available from Ticketek.

KFC T20 Big Bash Cricket

• Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers 6pm Sunday 8th January 2012 at the ANZ Stadium Olympic Park. Tickets available from Ticketek.
• Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers 7pm Wednesday 11th January 2012 at the ANZ Stadium. Tickets available from Ticketek.
• Sydney Sixers vs Perth Scorchers 7pm Wednesday 18th January 2012 at the SCG. Tickets available from Ticketek.

A-League Football (Soccer) in Sydney January 2012:

• Sydney FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC Sunday 8th January 2012 at Sydney Football Stadium. Kick off at 4pm.
• Sydney FC vs Gold Coast United Sunday 22nd January 2012 at the Sydney Football Stadium. Kick off at 5pm.

Tennis in Sydney January 2012

• Apia International Sydney at the Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre Homebush Sunday 8th - Saturday 14th January 2012. Tickets available from Ticketek.

National Basketball League NBL games in Sydney January 2012:

• Sydney Kings vs Gold Coast Blaze Saturday 7th January 2012 at the King Dome - Sydney Entertainment Centre.
• Sydney Kings vs Perth Wildcats Friday 20th January 2012 at the King Dome - Sydney Entertainment Centre.

Horse Racing in Sydney January 2012

Night Time Horse Racing at Canterbury Park Racecourse

Summer Horse Racing at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse.

Royal Randwick Racecourse will have horse racing on Saturday dates to be confirmed.

Warwick Farm Race days Wednesday January 2012. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Entertainment in Sydney January 2012

There are a few open air cinemas that are open in Sydney during summer including January 2011. Locations include Mrs Macquarie's Point overlooking Sydney Harbour, Bondi Beach and North Sydney.

Museum and Art Exhibitions in Sydney January 2012

Picasso Masterpieces from the Musee National Picasso Paris Opens 12th November 2011 at the Art Gallery of NSW. Until 25th March 2012 Tickets available from Ticketek.

The Art of the Brick lego art exhibition Monday 12th December 2011 until Sunday 5th February 2012 at the Sydney Town Hall. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

20th Century Australian Art Collection until 12th February 2012 at the New South Wales Art Gallery. Free Admission

Aqua: A Journey Into The World of Water 3rd December 2011 until 26th February 2012 at the Australian National Maritime Museum.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2011 10th December 2011 until 18th March 2012 at the Australian Museum.

20 Years a Snapshot - 20 years celebration of the Australian National Maritime Museum 26th November 2011 until 4th May 2012.

What's in a Face? aspects of portrait photography until 5th February 2012 at the New South Wales Art Gallery. Free admission.

New Contemporary galleries featuring the John Kaldor Family Collection until 2nd May 2012 at the New South Wales Art Gallery. Free Admission.

Musicals, Theatre, Dance and Comedy in Sydney January 2012

Annie - musical theatre Opens in Sydney 1st January 2012 at the Lyric Theatre. Until the 29th January 2012. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

The Hurly Burly Show dance theatre 8pm Thursday 5th January 2012 until Saturday 14th January 2012 at The Factory Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Circus Oz Saturday 7th January 2012 until Sunday 29thh January 2012 at Tumbalong Park Darling Harbour. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

The Wind in the Willows family theatre Friday 6th January 2011 until Wednesday 18th January 2011 at the Sydney Royal Botanical Gardens. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Love Never Dies musical starting Friday 13th January 2012 until Sunday 26th February 2012 at the Capitol Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Axis of Awesome 7pm Friday 20th January 2012 at the Factory Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

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Last updated 18th January 2012

Music Concerts and Festivals in Sydney January 2012

Sasha: One Night Only 10pm Sunday 1st January 2012 at the Metro Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Grouplove 7.30pm Tuesday 3rd January 2012 at The Factory Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Hanggai (China) 9pm Tuesday 3rd January 2012 and Wednesday 4th January 2012 at the Basement. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Aloe Blacc 7.30pm Wednesday 4th January 2012 at the Enmore Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Bad Manners (UK) 7.30pm Thursday 5th January 2012 at the Metro Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

The Kooks 6pm Friday 6th January 2012 at the Hordern Pavilion. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Flying Lotus 9pm Friday 6th January 2012 at the Metro Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

The Dresden Dolls 7pm Saturday 7th January 2012 at the Metro Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Joe Robinson 9pm Saturday 7th January 2012 at The Basement. Tickets available from Moshtix.

GZA, Pharoahe Monch, Jean Grae, Rahzel & DJ JS1 7.30pm Saturday 7th January 2012 at the Metro Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Out Of Abingdon 8.30pm Monday 9th January 2012 at the Basement. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Manu Chao La Ventura 7.30pm Monday 9th January 2012 at the Enmore Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Righteous Voodoo & Femme De Funk 8.30pm Tuesday 10th January 2012 at the Basement. Tickets available from Mosthix.

The Red Paintings 8pm Wednesday 11th January 2012 at the Factory Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Arabesk + Glen Cardier 9pm Wednesday 11th January 2012 at the Basement. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Arctic Monkeys 7pm Thursday 12th January 2012 at the Hordern Pavilion. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Tuba Skinny (USA) 9pm Thursday 12th January 2012 at The Basement. Tickets available from Mostix.

I Love 90s featuring Vengaboys 8pm Friday 13th January 2012 at the Coogee Bay Hotel. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Jessica Mauboy & Stan Walker 8pm Friday 13th January 2012 at the Revesby Workers Club. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Industry: House Music to the Max 9.30pm Friday 13th January 2012 at the Basement. Tickets available from Moshtix.

The Quixotics 5pm Sunday 14th January 2012 at the Lansdowne. Tickets available at the door.

Justice Crew 8pm Saturday 14th January 2012 at the Revesby Workers Club. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Knockout 2012 10pm Saturday 14th January 2012 at the Metro Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Alphamamma in Every Woman 9pm Saturday 14th January 2012 at the Basement. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Mike Patton's Mondo Cane 8pm Monday 16th January 2012 and Tuesday 17th January 2012 at the State Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Singer Songwriter Contest Grand Final 9pm Monday 16th January 2012 at the Basement. Tickets available from Moshtix.

World in the Basement 9pm Tuesday 17th January 2012 at the Basement. Tickets available from Moshtix.

P J Harvey 8pm Wednesday 18th January 2012 and Thursday 19th January 2012 at the State Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Velvet and Gravel: Pugsley Buzzard (Aust) & Lisa Otey (USA) 9.30pm Wednesday 18th January 2012 at the Basement. Tickets available from Mostix.

HeatWave 6pm Wednesday 18th January 2012 and Thursday 19th January 2012 at the Enmore Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

The Cambodian Space Project (Cambodia) rock band 9pm Thursday 19th January 2012 at The Basement. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Immortal Technique 8pm Thursday 19th January 2012 at the Metro Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Axis of Awesome 7pm Friday 20th January 2012 at The Factory Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

James Morrison jazz 9pm Friday 20th January 2012 at the Basement. Tickets available from Moshtix.

The Damned 8pm Saturday 21st January 2012 at the Metro Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Back to the Eighties 9pm Saturday 21st January 2012 at the Basement. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Cass Greaves jazz and blues album launch 9pm Monday 23rd January 2012 at the Basement. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Anikiko 9pm Tuesday 24th January 2012 at the Basement. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Ali Campbell's UB40 & Special Guests 6.30pm Wednesday 25th January 2012 at the State Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Soundgarden 7.30pm Wednesday 25th January 2012 at the Sydney Entertainment Centre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Songs of the Sixties 9pm Wednesday 25th January 2012 at The Basement. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Foster the People Wednesday 25th January 2012 at the Enmore Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek. TICKETS SOLD OUT

Ronan Keating 8pm Thursday 26th January 2012 at the State Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Lloyd 7pm Thursday 26th January 2012 at the Enmore Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Kayne West 7.30pm Friday 27th January 2012 at the Sydney Entertainment Centre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Felix Riebl 9pm Friday 27th January 2012 at The Basement. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Ava Torch 7pm Friday 27th January 2012 at the Slide Lounge Cabaret Bar. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Five Coffees + Adam Katz + Uncle Jed 9.30pm Friday 28th January 2012 at the Basement. Tickets available from Moshtix.

Cavalera Conspiracy 8pm Saturday 28th January 2012 at the Metro Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Burn Antares featuring Grace Farriss + Nathan Cole Trio + Taylor Hogan 8.30pm Tuesday 31st January 2012 at the Basement. Tickets available from Moshtix.

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