What's on in Sydney May 2016
FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
The Rocks Markets and The Rock Foodies Markets are on every Friday 9am - 3pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am - 5pm during May 2016.
Chinatown Food Markets every Friday night in May 2016 4pm - 11pm along Dixon Street Chinatown Sydney.
Bondi Markets on every Sunday during May at Bondi Public School.
Sydney Comedy Festival comedy performances at various venues around Sydney until Sunday 16th May 2016.
Sydney Whale Watching The middle of May is the start of the whale watching season with plenty of boats leaving from King Street Wharf going Whale Watching Tours. Check out Sydney Whale Watching
Mother's Day Sunday 8th May 2016. Don't forget to ring your Mum!
19th Spanish Film Festival Tuesday 12th April 2016 until Sunday 1st May 2016 at various cinemas.
Anime Festival Saturday 30th April 2016 and Sunday 1st May 2016 at the Parramatta Riverside Theatre.
Sydney Miniatures and Dolls House Fair 2016 Saturday 30th April 2016 and Sunday 1st May 2016 at the Netball Centre Sydney Olympic Park.
Festival On The Green 10am - 4pm Sunday 1st May 2016 at the St Ives Village Green.
Pittwater Food and Wine Fair 2016 10am - 4pm Sunday 1st May 2016 at Winnererremy Bay Reserve Mona Vale.
Memory Walk and Jog raising money for Alzheimer's Australia Sunday 1st May 2016 at Leichhardt Oval and Tench Reserve Penrith.
Embrace Life Festival Sunday 1st May 2016 on the Central Coast, just 1.5 hours north of Sydney.
Berowra Fine Food, Wine and Handicrafts Markets Sunday 1st May 2016 at the Cnr of Gully Road and Berowra Waters Road Berowra.
World Laughter Day Sunday 1st May 2016 with celebrations down at Bondi Beach.
Brewery Yard Markets 10am - 4pm Sunday 1st May 2016 at Central Park Sydney Chippendale.
Sydney Boutique Markets 10am - 4pm Sunday 1st May 2016 at Rouse Hill Town Centre.
Finders Keepers Markets 10am - 5pm Sunday 1st May 2016 at the Australian Technology Park Eveleigh.
Rockdale Arts Festival Sunday 1st May 2016 until Sunday 8th May 2016
CeBiT 2016 Monday 2nd May 2016 until Wednesday 4th May 2016 at Sydney Olympic Park.
Parramatta Farmers Markets 7.30am - 2pm Friday 6th May 2016 at Centenary Square Parramatta. On every Friday during 2016
Pyrmont Growers Market 7am to 11am Saturday 7th May 2016. On the first Saturday of every month at Pyrmont Bay Park Pyrmont.
Buddha's Birthday Festival Saturday 7th May 2016 and Sunday 8th May 2016 at Darling Harbour.
Fairfield Markets 9am - 4pm Saturday 7th May 2016 at Fairfield Showgrounds. On every Saturday.
Paddington Markets 10am to 4pm Saturday 7th May 2016 at 395 Oxford Street Paddington. On every Saturday.
Glebe Markets 10am to 4pm Saturday 7th May 2016 at Cnr Derby Place and Glebe Point Road Glebe. On every Saturday.
Fireworks at Darling Harbour Free Event 8.30pm Saturday 7th May 2016.
Heritage Craft Fair St Ives Handmade Market 9am to 3pm Sunday 8th May 2016 at St Ives Showground.
Kirribilli Art, Design and Fashion Markets Sunday 8th May 2016 at The Kirribilli Centre.
Breakthrough Art Festival Thursday 12th May 2016 until Sunday 15th May 2016 at the Ambush Gallery Chippendale.
Pyrmont Festival of Food, Wine and Art Friday 13th May 2016 until Sunday 22nd May 2016.
SEXPO Thursday 12th May 2016 until Sunday 15th May 2016 at the Hordern Pavilion.
Orchards Out West Friday 13th May 2016 until Sunday 15th May 2016 at Hawkesbury Race Club Racecourse Rd Claredon.
Hemp Health and Innovation Expo Saturday 14th May 2016 and Sunday 15th May 2016 at Rosehill Gardens.
My Bambini Markets Saturday 14th May 2016 and Sunday 15th May 2016 at Castle Towers Castle Hill.
Emu Craft Market 9am - 2pm Saturday 14th May 2016 at Nepean Creative & Performing Arts High School Emu Plains. Markets on every 2nd Saturday of the month.
Fireworks at Darling Harbour Free Event 8.30pm Saturday 14th May 2016.
Northside Produce Markets in North Sydney Sunday 15th May 2016, every 3rd Sunday of the the month at the Civic Centre Park 200 Miller Street North Sydney.
Brewery Yard Markets 10am - 4pm Sunday 15th May 2016 at Central Park Sydney Chippendale.
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sydney Sunday 15th May 2016 until Saturday 21st May 2016.
German International School Sydney - Annual Flea Market Sunday 15th May 2016 at Terrey Hills.
Council of Motor Clubs Heritage Day 9.30am - 3pm Sunday 15th May 2016 at the Museum of Fire Penrith.
Sydney Writers Festival Monday 16th May 2016 until Sunday 22nd May 2016.
Hotel Career Expo 2016 Monday 16th May 2016 at the Intercontinental Hotel Sydney.
Penrith Showgrounds Markets 8.30am - 1.30pm Wednesday 18th May 2016. Markets on every Wednesday.
Manly Fresh Produce Market 8am - 2pm Wednesday 18th May 2016 at Manly Plaza at Short Street. Markets on every Wednesday and Sunday.
Free Small Business Networking Event 6pm Thursday 19th May 2016 at the Western Sydney Business Centre.
Wesley Fair 9.30am - 2.30pm Thursday 19th May 2016 at 220 Pitt Street Sydney. On the 3rd Thursday of every month.
The Beaches Market 8am - 1pm Friday 20th May 2016 at Pittwater Rugby Park Warriewood. Markets on every Friday.
2016 Blacktown City Festival Week Friday 20th May 2016 until Saturday 28th May 2016.
Prenancy, Babies and Children's Expo 2016 Friday 20th May 2016 until Sunday 22nd May 2016 at the Sydney Showground.
Crows Nest Markets from 9am Saturday 21st May 2016 at Ernest Place Crows Nest.
St Ives Show Saturday 21st May 2016 and Sunday 22nd May 2016
Open Day - Fire and Rescue NSW Saturday 21st May 2016.
Northside Produce Markets 8am to 12 noon Saturday 21st May 2016 at the Civic Centre Park 200 Miller Street North Sydney.
Heritage Festival - 1820 Macquarie Bridge Reconstruction Tour 2 11am - 12.30pm Saturday 21st May 2016 at Parramatta Park.
2016 World's Largest Open House NSW Kids In Need charity fun raiser Saturday 21st May 2016.
Blacktown City Medieval Fayre 10am - 4pm Satruday 21st May 2016 and Sunday 22nd May 2016 at Nurragingy Reserve, Knox rd, Doonside.
Fireworks at Darling Harbour Free Event 8.30pm Saturday 21st May 2016.
Manly Scenic Fun Run and Walk 8am - 10am Sunday 22nd May 2016.
St Mary's Rotary Markets 9am - 2pm Sunday 22nd May 2016 at Charles Hackett Drive St Marys. On every month on the 4th Sunday of the month.
Markets at Panthers 9am - 2pm Sunday 22nd May 2016 at Penrith Panthers. Markets on every Sunday.
Palm Beach Markets 9am - 3pm Sunday 22nd May 2016 at Governor Phillip Park, Palm Beach, Markets on every 4th Sunday of the month.
Teddy Bears' Day Out 10am - 4pm Sunday 22nd May 2016 at Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum Blue Mountains.
Mind Body Spirit Festival Thursday 26th May 2016 until Sunday 28th May 2016 at the Sydney Showground Sydney Olympic Park.
Sydney Home Show Thursday 26th May 2016 until Sunday 28th May 2016 at the Sydney Showground Sydney Olympic Park.
The Sydney Fair - Art Deco - Vintage - 20th Century Thursday 26th May 2016 until Sunday 29th May 2016 at the Entertainment Quarter Moore Park.
GABS Beer, Wine, Cider Festival 2016 Friday 27th May 2016 and Saturday 28th May 2016 at the Australian Technology Park Eveligh.
Weaving Stories Together – Sydney International Storytellers’ Conference Friday 27th May 7.30pm until Sunday 29th 4.30pm
St Joseph’s Conference Centre Baulkham Hills.
Paws In The Oudoors bring your pet for a weekend of camping in the Hawkesburry Valley Friday 27th May 2016 until Sunday 29th May 2016.
Sea of Hands at Barangaroo free concert as part of Reconciliation Week - Christine Anu and Casey Donovan 5pm Friday 27th May 2016 at Walumil Lawns Barangaroo Reserve.
Vivid - A Festival of Light, Music and Ideas. The festival includes light projections on the Sydney Opera House as well as music performances, discussions and debates. Starts Friday 27th May 2016 until 18th June 2016.
Kirribilli General Markets Saturday 28th May 2016 at Burton Street Tunnel and Bradfield Park Kirribilli.
Taste of Manly - Food, Wine & Sustainability Festival Saturday 28th May 2016 and Sunday 29th May 2016 at Manly Beachfront.
Streets Alive and Parade Day 9am Saturday 28th May 2016 at Blacktown CBD Main Street Blacktown.
Round She Goes Fashion Market 10am - 3pm Saturday 28th May 2016 at Marrickville Townhall.
Penrith Community Mens' Shed Garage Sale 9am Saturday 28th May 2016 at Penrith Community Men's Shed.
Brazilian Carnival Night 8pm Saturday 28th May 2016 at Falls Retreat Oxford Falls.
Fireworks at Darling Harbour Free Event 8.30pm Saturday 28th May 2016.
Australian Burlesque Festival running Nationally from 28th May 2016 until 2nd July 2016.
Caringbah Markets 7am - 1pm Sunday 29th May 2016 at President Lane Caringbah.
Artisan Markets artists. designs and crafts makers 9am to 3pm Sunday 29th May 2016 at Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability 2 Balls Head Drive Waverton.
Snow Travel Expo 9am - 4pm Sunday 29th May 2016 at the Sydney White Bay Cruise Terminal Rozelle.
Autumn Colours Festival Sunday 29th May 2016 at the Auburn Botanical Gardens.
Ku-ring-gai Chase Indigenous Walk 9.30am - 11.30am Sunday 29th May 2016.
Sydney Classic & Antique Truck Show Sunday 29th May 2016 at the Museum of Fire Penrith.
Model Park Open Day 9am - 4pm Sunday 29th May 2016 at Luddenham close to Penrith.
Leichhardt Long Lunch Food Festival Sunday 29th May 2016.
Autumn Harvest Festival 2016 9am - 2pm Sunday 29th May 2016 at Rouse Hill Lodge and Farm
The Designer Markets Saturday 29th May 2016 at Stockland Wetherill Park. Live band, kids entertainment and international food stalls.
Fashion Weekend Sydney dates to be confirmed at the Royal Hall of Industries Moore Park.
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SPORTING EVENTS IN SYDNEY
Mother's Day Classic Fun Run and Walk Sydney Domain and Parramatta Park. Sunday 8th May 2016.
Rowing NSW State Masters Championships Saturday 14th May 2016 and Sunday 15th 2016 at the Sydney International Regatta Centre.
Sydney Half Marathon Sunday 15th May 2016.
Dye Hard Fun Run Sunday 22nd May 2016 at Werrington Park Reserve Penrith.
Sydney Sheepdog Championships Thursday 26th May 2016 until Sunday 29th May 2016 at Hawkesbury Showgrounds.
NRL Games in Sydney May 2016
For a full schedule of games in Syndey check out NRL.com
AFL Games in Sydney May 2016
GWS Giants vs Gold Coast Suns 4.35pm Saturday 14th May 2016 at Spotless Stadium Sydney Olympic Park. Tickets sold by Ticketmaster.
GWS Giants vs Western Bulldogs 3.20pm Sunday 22nd May 2016 at Spotless Stadium Sydney Olympic Park. Tickets sold by Ticketmaster.
Sydney Swans vs North Melbourne 7.50pm Friday 27th May 2016 at the SCG. Tickets sold by Ticketek.
Rugby Union in Sydney May 2016
NSW Waratahs vs Cheetahs 7.40pm Saturday 7th May 2016 at Allianz Stadium. Tickets sold by Ticketek.
NSW Waratahs vs Bulls 7.30pm Saturday 14th May 2016 at Allianz Stadium. Tickets sold by Ticketek.
NSW Waratahs vs The Chiefs 7.30pm Friday 27th May 2016 at Allianz Stadium. Tickets sold by Ticketek.
Netball in Sydney May 2016
NSW Swifts vs Central Pulse 12pm Sunday 8th May 2016 at the Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre. Tickets sold by Ticketek.
NSW Swifts vs Queensland Firebirds 12pm Sunday 29th May 2016 at the Qudos Bank Arena Sydney Olympic Park. Tickets sold by Ticketek.
Motor Racing in Sydney May 2016
Porsche Rennsport Motor Racing Festival 2016 30th April 2016 until Sunday 1st May 2016 at the Sydney Motor Sport Park.
2016 Nitros Champs Saturday 7th May 2016 and Sunday 8th May 2016 at the Sydney Dragway.
AASA State Championships 2016 Super Truck Racing Saturday 7th May 2016 and Sunday 8th May 2016 at Wakefield Park close to Goulburn.
MUSIC CONCERTS
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THEATRE, DANCE AND MUSICALS IN SYDNEY
Edward Gant's Amazing Feats of Loneliness theatre performances from Wednesday 4th May 2016 until Saturday 7th May 2016 at the PACT centre for emerging artists Newtown.
Edward Gant's Amazing Feats of Loneliness
Fiddler On The Roof musical, closes 8th May 2016 at the Capitol Theatre.
Ghost the Musical on at the Theatre Royal until 14th May 2016.
Georgy Girl - The Seekers Musical on at the State Theatre all through May 2016.
We Will Rock You musical on at the Sydney Lyric Theatre all through May 2016.
Noel Coward's Hay Fever theatre show on until 21st May 2016 at the Sydney Theatre.
Russian Splendor - Penrith Symphony Orchestra 8pm Saturday 21st May 2016 at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre Penrith.
The Imperial Bells of China Chime Music and Dance Wednesday 25th May 2016 and Thursday 26th May 2016 at the Capitol Theatre Sydney.
SMUDGE by Rachel Axler a theatre dark comedy about parenting nightmares starts Friday 27th May 2016 until Sunday 29th May 2016 at the Kings Cross Theatre.
Chopin By Candlelight 8pm Saturday 28th May 2016 at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre Penrith.
Thailand Ladyboy Superstars Cabaret, direct from Thailand this huge cabaret show on at Moore Park Entertainment Quarter from 26th May 2016 until Sunday 19th June 2016.
MUSEUM AND ART EXHIBITIONS
Tang: Treasures From The Silk Road Capital exhibition from the Dark Ages Tang Empire on display all through May 2016 at the Art Gallery of NSW. Exhibiton on until 10th July 2016.
Trailblazers: Australia's 50 Greatest Explorers exhibition on all through February at the Australian Museum. Exhibition ends 18th July 2016.
David Attenborough's Virtual Reality Experience on at the Australian Museum all through May 2016.
Horrible Histories - Pirates the Exhibition on at the Australian National Maritime Museum.
Grayson Perry - My Pretty Little Art Career art exhibiton on at the Museum of Contemporary Art Sydney.
Sydney Harbour Icons with Lego Bricks exhibition on at the Sydney Museum on until 31st July 2016.
The Art of the Brick - DC Comics, superheros built from Lego exhibiton on at the Sydney Powerhouse Museum.
Collette Dinnigan Unlaced - fashion exhibition on at the Sydney Powerhouse Museum.
Hunters Hill Art Exhibition May 2016.
Ships, Clocks and Stars: The Quest for Longitude exhibition starts 5th May 2016 at the Australian Maritime Museum Darling Harbour.
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COMEDY SHOWS IN SYDNEY
Dirty Thunder Comedy Night 8pm Wednesday 18th May 2016 at the BRKLYN, Basement Manly.
Lots of Laughs Comedy Night 8pm Friday 20th May 2016 at Rooty Hill RSL.
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Last updated 30th May 2016