Overview
Footy fans rejoice FIFA is coming to town and bringing the Women's World Cup and an epic FIFA Fan Festival™ with it. But hold the line, this isn't just a festival for football fanatics. Anyone who loves a good time and free music events should also be interested. So why should you head down to the FIFA Fan Festival™ held in the iconic Tumbalong Park in Darling Harbour from July 20 to August 20? Here are our top five reasons.
LOVE OF SPORTS
The first one is a no-brainer. The fans will get the most out of the FIFA Fan Festival™. It's here that attendees will be able to watch the games live on massive screens throughout the festival location. Across from the giant screens is where you will find the FIFA Store, where you can stock up on official merch from the tournament. We're talking jerseys, scarves, hats and – most coveted — the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ Official Match Ball.
LOVE OF MUSIC
Not content with just celebrating footy excellence, the festival is celebrating women's talents in the music world too, with Aussie artists ready to rock the stage between matches and as headline acts. Come on down to witness Jessica Mauboy, Jack River and many more. The stellar lineup of artists is set to support the ladies on the field. Even better, entry to the festival is free so you can enjoy all this excellent live music without breaking the bank!
LOVE OF A GOOD TIME
After seeing the professionals on the big screen, you might be tempted to show off your own skills. Thankfully, the festival organisers have considered this and have built the aptly named "playground". Put your best foot forward on the pop-up pitch for penalty practice shoot-outs. Or try football mini golf, football snooker – or the shooting speedometer, so you can see which of your mates has the most powerful boot.
Chef Josh Niland. Credit Rob Palmer
LOVE OF GOOD FOOD
With all the dancing, singing and penalty kicks, you'll need to keep your energy levels up. Thankfully the festival is bringing the goods with delicious food offerings from the likes of award-winning seafood chef Josh Niland, who'll be slinging his signature tuna cheeseburger. Alongside Niland, there will be a diverse host of street eats, from pizza to gozleme to dumplings to the classic Aussie barbecue. And because it's winter, there will be mulled wine on offer to stave off the chill while the two festival bars will be serving beer and wine galore.
LOVE OF HISTORY
The FIFA Women's World Cup™ has been in operation since its inception in 1991. To those not mathematically inclined, that's over 30 years ago. It is the biggest women's sporting event worldwide. To commemorate this, the festival organisers have constructed the FIFA Museum. The epic history of this sporting institution is on display, with interactive team profiles, short films and historic items — like the FIFA Women's World Cup™ Trophy itself, which you can find in the Museum's display room.
The FIFA Fan Festival™️ takes place from Thursday, July 20 till Sunday, August 20 at Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour. Check out the website for the full schedule of events.