What to do in Sydney

Moonlight Cinema recent release and classic movies every night throughout March 2011 until 20th March. Watch movies under the stars at Centennial Park.

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

NSW Wine Festival on until 31st March 2011.

The Australian Film Festival Ritz Cinema Randwick 2nd March 2011 to 13th March 2011 at the Ritz Cinema Randwick.

The French Film Festival 8th - 27th March 2011.

Powercruise Car Show 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th March 2011 at Eastern Creek Raceway.

Pyrmont Growers Market 7am to 11am Saturday 5th March 2011. On the first Saturday of every month at Pyrmont Bay Park Pyrmont.

Clean Up Australia Day Sunday 6th March 2011

Heritage Craft Fair 9am to 3pm Sunday 6th March 2010 at St Ives Showground.

Sydney Tattoo and Body Art Expo Friday 11th March 2011 to Sunday 13th March 2011 being held for the 3rd year. Held at Sydney Showground Sydney Olympic Park Homebush. With 287 artist show casing their work.

Taste of Sydney Festival 2011 10th - 13th March 2011 at Centennial Park Sydney. Sixteen of Sydney's best restaurants have teamed up to put on Sydney's best degustation menu. Centennial Park.

Bangladesh Festival 10am - 10pm Saturday 12th March 2011 at the Sydney Showground, Olympic Park. Multicultural event with everyone welcome. Live concerts, music and food. Entry fee $5.

Bondi OpenAir has music, drinks and nighttime films until March 2010.

Twilight at Taronga open-air concerts within Taronga Zoo. Every weekend from 22nd January 2011 through to 2nd April 2011. Tickets available from Ticketek.

St Patrick's Day Celebrations Thursday 17th March 2011. Grab yourself a Guinness or two at any of the great Irish Pubs throughout Sydney..

Penrith City Festival Saturday 19th March 2011 9.30am - 3.30pm at Judges Park Penrith. With a street parade, dances, musicians, food, drink and amusement rides for the kids.

NSW Seniors Week 20th - 27th March 2011. Lots of events including a gala concerts.

29th Greek Festival of Sydney starting 26th - 27th March 2011 at Tumbalong Park Darling Harbour. Experience some Greek dancing, music, Mousaaka, baklava, dolmades and the famous Zorba dance.

Imagination Exchange 10am -2pm Saturday 13th March 2011. Update your wardrobe and swap your pre-loved clothing with others. At Australian Technology Park Redfern.

Earth Hour 8.30pm Saturday 26th March 2011. Help reduce global warming and turn off all your lights between 8.30pm and 9.30pm.

Travel Expo Saturday 26th March 2011 to Sunday 27th March 2011 at The Dome Sydney Olympic Park Homebush.

School Formal Show 2011 10am - 5pm Saturday 26th March 2011 and Sunday 27th March 2011 at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Flightpath Festival, Sunday 27th March 2010 at the Sydney College of Arts, Callan Park, Rozelle. From 12pm - 6pm. Live music performances from Inner West bands and Indie music DJs.

Sporting Events in Sydney March 2011

Challenge Series Triathlon March 2011 has now been cancelled!

Sydney Harbour Swim Classic Sunday March 2011 with 3 races starting at 9am, the Fort Dennison sprint, 1km race and 2km Classic race.

National Basketball League games in Sydney March 2011:

Sydney Kings vs Melbourne Tigers 6pm Sunday 6th March 2011 at the Sydney Entertainment Centre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.
Sydney Kings vs Adelaide 36ers 6pm Sunday 13th March 2011 at the Sydney Entertainment Centre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Athletics 2011 State Championship Friday 18th - Sunday 20th March at Sydney Olympic Park.

Athletics 2011 Open Championship Friday 25th March to Sunday 27th March at Sydney Olympic Park.

The National Rugby League Premiership starts in March 2011. With games at various venues on Friday night, Saturday and Sunday including the following at ANZ Stadium, Olympic Park Homebush:

March sees the start of the NRL - National Rugby League:

NRL Round 1 - Friday 11th March 2011 - Monday 14th March 2011

Sydney Roosters vs South Sydney Rabbitohs Friday 11th March 2011 at Sydney Football Stadium. Kick off at 7.30pm
Penrith Panthers vs Newcastle Knights Sunday 13th March 2011 at Penrith Stadium. Kick off at 3pm.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs Wests Tigers Monday 14th March 2011 at ANZ Stadium. Kick off at 7pm.

NRL Round 2 - Friday 18th March 2011 to Monday 21st March 2011

Parramatta Eels vs Penrith Panthers Friday 18th March 2011 at Parramatta Stadium. Kick off at 7.30pm.
Wests Tigers vs Warriors Saturday 19th March 2011 at Leichhardt Oval. Kick off at 7.30pm.
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Sunday 20th March 2011 at ANZ Stadium. Kick off at 2pm.
Sydney Roosters vs Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles Sunday 20th March 2011 at the Sydney Football Stadium. Kick off at 3pm.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks vs St George-Illawarra Dragons Monday 21st March 2011 at Toyota Stadium. Kick off at 7pm.

NRL Round 3 - Friday 25th March 2011 to Monday 28th March 2011

Parramatta Eels vs South Sydney Rabbitohs Friday 25th March 2011 at ANZ Stadium. Kick off at 7.30pm.
Penrith Panthers vs Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks Saturday 26th March 2011 at Penrith Stadium. Kick off at 5.30pm.
Canterbury Bulldogs vs Sydney Roosters Sunday 27th March 2011 at ANZ Stadium. Kick off at 2pm.
Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles vs Newcastle Knights Sunday 27th March 2011 at Brookvale Oval. Kick off at 3pm.
Wests Tigers vs Canberra Raiders Monday 28th March 2011 at Campbelltown Oval. Kick off at 7pm.

March sees the start of the AFL - Australian Football League: Games TBC

Super 15 Rugby Union Games in Sydney March 2011

NSW Waratahs vs Cheetahs Saturday 19th March 2011, Kick off at 7.40pm. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Swimming Events in Sydney March 2011

2011 Australian Open/Age Open Water Swimming Championships Saturday 5th March 2011 to Sunday 6th March 2011 at the Sydney International Regatta Centre Penrith.

Horse racing in Sydney March 2011

Darley Guiness Day Horse Racing at Rosehill Gardens Racecoure near Parramatta. Part of the Golden Slipper Festival.

Night Time Horse Racing at Canterbury Park Racecourse

Warwick Farm Race days Saturday 5th March 2011 and Sunday 27th March 2011. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Motor Racing in Sydney March 2011

Forumla Xtreme Motorcycle Race Saturday 12th March 2011 and Sunday 13th March 2011 at Eastern Creek Raceway.

NSW Motor Race Championship Saturday 19th March 2011 and Sunday 20th March 2011 at Eastern Creek Raceway.

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Music concerts in Sydney March 2011

Bring Me The Horizon 7pm Tuesday 1st March 2011 at Roundhouse UNSW. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Social Distortion 7.30pm Tuesday 1st March 2011 at the Enmore Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Sum 41, The Blackout, There for Tomorrow & Veara 7pm Tuesday 1st March 2011 at the Metro Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Saxon with The Sword 8pm Tuesday 1st March 2011 at Manning Bar University of Sydney. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Devildriver 8pm Wednesday 2nd March 2011 at The Forum. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Johann Strauss Ensemble 8pm Wednesday 2nd March 2011 at the Concert Hall Sydney Opera House. Tickets available from Ticketek.

We The Kings 7pm Wednesday 2nd March 2011 at the Metro Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Rihanna in concert Friday 4th March 2011 at Acer Arena Homebush. Tickets available from Preferred Seating.

Siavash Live in Concert Persian rock music 7.30pm Saturday 5th March 2011 at the Roundhouse UNSW. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Jack DeJohnette performs Miles Davis 7pm Sunday 6th March 2011 at the Opera Theatre Sydney Opera House. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Alan Jackson County and Western singer Monday 7th March 2011 at Acer Arena Homebush. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Kings of Leon 8pm Tuesday 8th March 2011 and 8pm Thursday 10th March 2011 at Acer Arena. Tickets available from Ticketek.

The Hold Steady 7.30pm Tuesday 8th March 2011 at the Metro Theatre. Tickets available from Metro.

Os Mutantes Wednesday 9th March 2010 at the Enmore Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Belle & Sebastian Wednesday 9th March 2010 at the Metro Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Kesha live Thursday 10th March 2010 at the Horden Pavilion. Tickets SOLD OUT.

The Chemical Brothers (Dance/Electonic) Thursday 10th March 2010 at the Sydney Entertainment Centre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Chelsea Handler Thursday 10th March 2011 at the State Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Future Music Festival '11 Saturday 12th March 2011 at Royal Randwick Racecourse. With bands including The Prodigy, Empire of the Sun, John Dig Weed, David Guetta and more. Saturday March 2011 at Randwick Race Course. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Swans Saturday 8pm 12th March 2011 at the Metro Theatre. Tickets available from Metro.

Cecilia Bartoli Sunday 13th March 2011 and Tuesday 15th March 2011 at the Concert Hall Sydney Opera House. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Afro Celt Sound System 8pm Monday 14th March 2011 at the Concert Hall Sydney Opera House. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Eastmania 8pm Tuesday 15th March 2011 at the Enmore Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Horace Andy 8pm Wednesday 16th March 2011 at the Metro Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Mary Black Thursday 17th March 2011 at the Palais Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

The Pink Sinatra 7pm Thursday 17th March 2011 at the Slide Cabaret Bar. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Eddie Vedder Friday 18th March 2011 and Saturday 19th March 2011 at the State Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Symphony in the Park. Saturday 19th March 2011 in Parramatta Park.

Stone Temple Pilots 6.30pm Sunday 20th March 2011 at the Hordern Pavillion. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Shenanigans Irish Music Festival 6pm Sunday 20th March 2011 at the Enmore Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Lionel Ritchie 8pm Tuesday 22nd March 2011 at Acer Arena. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Chris Isaak Tuesday 22nd March 2011 and Wednesday 23rd March 2011 at the State Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Usher - OMG Tour Wednesday 23rd March 2011 at Acer Arena Sydney Olympic Park. Tickets available from visaentertainment.

Doom 8pm Wednesday 23rd March 2011 at the Metro Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Tim Minchin vs The Sydney Symphony Thursday 24th, Friday 25th and Saturday 26th March 2011 at the Concert Hall Sydney Opera House. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Santana Friday 25th March 2011 at the Acer Arena Homebush. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Doobie Brothers 8pm Friday 25th March 2011 at the Enmore Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Neil Diamond Saturday 26th March 2011 at the Sydney Football Stadium. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Room 6 @ The Lair 7.30pm Saturday 26th March 2011 at the Metro Theatre. Tickets available from Metro.

Luka Bloom 8pm Saturday 26th March 2011 at the Enmore Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

New Empire 8pm Saturday 26th March 2011 at the Factory Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Motorhead 7pm Monday 28th March 2011 at the Big Top Luna Park. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Cyndi Lauper Thursday 31st March 2011 at the State Theatre. Tickets available from Showbiz.

Musicals, Theatre, Dance, Comedians and other entertainment in Sydney March 2011

The Boy from Oz starring Todd McKenney Wednesday 2nd March 2011 until Thursday 17th March 2011 at the Capitol Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

In The Next Room, or the Vibrator Play Monday 7th February 2011 until Sunday 27th March 2011 at the Drama Theatre Sydney Opera House. Tickets available from Ticketek.

David Williamson's Don Parties on Comedy Theatre Thursday 17th February 2011 to Tuesday 8th March 2011 at the Sydney Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Wonderland - musical 7pm Tuesday 1st March 2011 and Wednesday 2nd March 2011 at the Slide Cabaret Bar. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Six Quick Chicks - comedy 7pm Thursday 3rd March 2011 at the Slide Cabaret Bar. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Acrobats Allstars - Chinese acrobatics Thursday 7.30pm 3rd March 2011 at the Riverside Theatre Parramatta.

An Evening with Lily Tomlin - Comedy 8pm Friday 4th March 2011 at the Enmore Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Doctor Zhivago, new musical at the Lyric Theatre Starcity, from Friday 11th February 2011 till Friday 18th March 2011. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Lisa Williams clairvoyant and medium. Saturday 12th March 2011 at the State Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Short + Sweet Theatre 7.30m Friday 11th March 2011 and Saturday 12th March 2011 at the Parade Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Heston Blumenthal - Out of the Kitchen - culinary exhibition Tuesday 15th March 2011 at the State Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

A Commercial Farce theatre Wednesday 16th March 2011 to Saturday 19th March 2011 at the Riverside Theatre Parramatta.

Golden Mountain Temple - The Broken Bridge Hong Kong Ballet 8pm Wednesday 16th March 2011 at the State Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Riverdance Farewell Tour Friday 18th March 2011 until Friday 25th March 2011 at the Capitol Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Weird Al Yankovic - comedy 8pm Friday 18th March 2011 at the Enmore Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Brazilian Caravan dance/music 3.30pm Sunday 20th March 2011 at the Riverside Theatre Parramatta.

Missing the Bus to David Jones theatre Tuesday 22nd March 2011 to 2nd April 2011 at the Seymour Centre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

One Man Lord of the Rings - comedy Wednesday 23rd March 2011 - Sunday 3rd April 2011 at the Playhouse Sydney Opera House. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Fiona O'Loughlin: On a Wing and a Prayer - female 'comedian' Friday 25th March 2011, Saturday 26th March 2011 and Sunday 27th March 2011 at the Playhouse Sydney Opera House. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Secret Bridesmaids' Business theatre Friday 25th March 2011 to Saturday 26th March 2011 at the Riverside Theatre Parramatta.

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