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October 2012

 

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Public Holiday in October 2012

Monday 1st October 2012 - Labour Day Public Holiday, making up a long weekend for Sydney-siders.

Events and Festivals in Sydney June 2012

Australian International Motor Show Friday 19th October 2012 until Sunday 28th October 2012 at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Manly International Jazz Festival October 2012 runs over the long weekend 1st October 2012

 

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

Pyrmont Growers Market 7am to 11am Saturday 6th October 2012. On the first Saturday of every month at Pyrmont Bay Park Pyrmont.

Heritage Craft Fair St Ives Handmade Market 9am to 3pm Sunday 7th October 2012 at St Ives Showground.

Sydney International Motor Show Friday 19th October 2012 until Sunday 28th October 2012 at the Sydney Exhibition Centre Darling Harbour.

Penrith's Annual Wedding Expo Sunday 21st October 2012 at the Penrith RSL Club

Sydney International Food Festival all throughout October 2012. The festival kicks off with Barbeque Madness over the long weekend. The Night Noodle Markets will be in Hyde Park.

The Baby and Toddler Show Sunday  October 2012 at the Sydney Exhibition Centre Darling Harbour.

Sydney Children's Festival Monday  September 2012 until Saturday October 2012 at various locations in Sydney.

Fiesta - celebrating all things Latin, with dancing music and food. Free concerts at Darling Harbour Fri  September  - Monday 1st October 2012 (over the long weekend).

South Pacific Dance Sport Championship Saturday  October 2012 and Sunday  October 2012 at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre Darling Harbour.

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

MyBiz Expo small business event. Thursday October 2012 and Friday  October 2012 at the Australian Technology Park Eveleigh.

Kirribilli Art and Fashion Markets Sunday  October 2012 at Burton Street Tunnel and Bradfield Park Kirribilli.

Malaysian Food Festival November 2012 at Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport Hotel. 6pm -10pm buffet dinner $65 per person. To book phone 9317 1680.

Lavazza Italian Film Festival  Thursday  September 2012 until Wednesday  October 2012.

Malaysia Festival  Sunday  October 2012 at Tumbalong Park Darling Harbour.

19th Greek Film Festival Thursday  October 2012 until Saturday  October 2012 at various cinemas around Sydney.

Sydney Art Show 10am - 4.30pm Friday  October 2012 until Sunday  October 2012 at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.

HRX Sleepout raising funds for Sydney's homeless youth Saturday  October 2012 at Centennial Park.

The Teddy Bears Picnic Sunday  October 2012 at Rosehill Racecourse. Funds raised go to the Children's Hospital Westmead.

Heritage Rose Festival Sunday  October 2012 at Parramatta Park. Roses, food and music.

Spring Cycle 2012 Sydney Ride Festival Sunday  October 2012 2 cycle routes to choose from - the 55km Classic Ride or the 16km City Ride

Glebe Art Show Friday  September 2012 until Monday October 2012.

Art and About Festival Friday September 2012 until Sunday  October 2012. Public art will be displayed all through the city by upcoming artists.

Strathfield Food Festival 2012 Sunday October 2012 at Strathfield Square, right in front of Strathfield Train Station.

Twilight Walk to Cure Juvenile Diabetes  Thursday October 2012 at Mrs Macquarie's Chair.

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

Sculptures by the Sea Thursday  October 2012 until Sunday  November 2012. A range of sculptures by different artists displayed along the coastal walk between Bondi and Tamarama. Exhibition is Free.

The 8th Annual Australian Beer Festival 12 noon - 5pm Saturday  October 2012 and Sunday  October 2012 at The Australian Hotel The Rocks.

Adventure Travel & Backpacker Expo this weekend 12noon - 6pm Saturday  October 2012 and Sunday  October 2012 at the Sydney Town Hall.

Darling Harbour Fireworks Saturday  October 2012 at 8.30pm.

Doll, Bear and Craft Fair 2012 Saturday  October 2012 and Sunday October 2012 at the The Museum of Fire Penrith.

7 Bridges Walk Sunday  October 2012. Charity bridge walk across Sydney Harbour Bridge, Pyrmont Bridge, Anzac Bridge, Iron Cove Bridge, Gladesville Bridge, Tarban Creek Bridge and the Fig Tree Bridge.

Walk to Cure Juvenile Diabetes Sunday October 2012 at Parramatta Park.

Parramasala - the Australian Festival of South Asia Art Sunday  October 2012 until Sunday  November 2012

Dragons Abreast Spectacular Monday  October 2012 at Darling Harbour. Dragon Boat races raising money for Breast Cancer Awareness.

Sporting Events in Sydney October 2012

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

  • Sydney FC vs TBC Saturday  October 2012 at the Sydney Football Stadium. Kick of at TBC.

Soccer in Sydney October 2012

Basketball in Sydney October 2012

National Basketball League the Sydney Kings are back in the league with the following games:

Netball games in Sydney October 2012

Horse Racing in Sydney October 2012

2012 Sydney Spring Carnival Horse Races at:

Rosehill Gardens 

Royal Randwick

Motor Racing in Sydney October 2012

Supernats Saturday  October 2012 and Sunday  October 2012 at Eastern Creek Raceway.

NSW Motor Car Championships Saturday  October 2012 and Sunday  October 2012 at Eastern Creek Raceway.

WRX Car Club Sprints Sunday  October 2012 at Eastern Creek Raceway.

 

Also check out:

What's on in Melbourne October 2012

What's on in Brisbane October 2012

What's on in Adelaide October 2012

What's on in the Gold Coast October 2012

What's on in Canberra October 2012

What's on in Singapore October 2012

Last updated 12th May 2012

 

Music Concerts in Sydney October 2012

Symphonie Fantastique 8pm Friday 5th October 2012 and 2pm Sunday 7th October 2012 at The Concert Hall - The Concourse Chatswood. Tickets available from Ticketek.

Jon Bonamassa 8pm Friday 5th October 2012 at the State Theatre. Tickets sold by Ticketmaster.

Damien Leith 8pm Saturday 6th October 2012 at the State Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

Sydney Blues & Roots Festival Friday  October 2012 until Sunday  October 2012 at Windsor.

The Black Keys 8.15pm Monday 22nd October 2012 at the Sydney Entertainment Centre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

The Burlesque Ball 8pm Friday  October 2012 at the Enmore Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketek.

 

Entertainment Musicals, Dance and Theatre in Sydney October 2012

Legally Blonde The Musical Friday 5th October 2012 until Sunday 21st October 2012 at the Lyric Theatre. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.

National Russian Ballet Swan Lake Sunday 14th October 2012, Monday 15th October 2012 and Tuesday 16th October 2012 at the State Theatre. Tickets sold by Ticketmaster.

Comedy in Sydney October 2012

'Lady' Julie Morris in 'No Judgement' 8pm Friday 12th October 2012 at The Theatre The Concourse. Tickets available from Ticketek.

 

Museum and Art Exhibitions in Sydney October 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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