Expats will find that the city Sydney always has something to offer, with a number of breathtaking festivals happening throughout the year. Below is a list of recommended festivals that happen in and around Australia’s biggest cities:
New Year’s Eve: Sydney celebrates the New Year with a big bang by putting on one of the most spectacular fireworks displays in the world. Centred around Sydney’s most famous landmarks, the sparkling Sydney Harbour, the Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, this event is a must see when in Sydney.
Australia Day: Australia Day is the country’s national day, where Australians come together to celebrate the Australia culture. It’s the day to reflect on what they have achieved and what they can be proud of in their great nation.
Sydney Festival: One of the largest and most distinguished events is the Sydney festival which presents the greatest. International entertainment artists and most local talent in the performing and visual arts sector in Australia.
Chinese New Year: Australia is a multi-cultural country and embraces the Chinese New Year festival. There are many ways to get involved in Australia, especially around the China Town area as there is dragon boat racing, noodle markets and the magnificent Twilight Parade.
Vivid Sydney: Vivid Sydney is an annual festival of light, music and ideas. It colours the city with magic, creativity and inspiration. Light installations are massively popular as this is where the highlight each year revolves around the installations projected on to the sails of the iconic Opera House.
City to Surf: The Annual City to Surf is Sydney’s favourite and world’s largest sporting event, with more than 85,000 participants. The run starts in the city centre and ends at the beautiful Bondi Beach. Many high profile celebrities and sports people take part, raising money for charity.
In every major city in Australia expats will find other group gatherings of many different nationalities or country specifics. A huge range of activities are organised for expats to gather and socialise. The activities include sports, arts or nights out in the towns.