Australian Open of Surfing 2017

Overview

The Australian Open of Surfing, which is gearing up to take over Manly between February 25 and March 5, isn't just about seeing some of the world's best surfers, skateboarders and BMXers in action. It's also about live music, designer pop-ups, craft beers and delicious food. That's why more than 300,000 punters roll up each year.

In 2017, headlining the music program will be Sydney's Hermitude, who'll be playing the first of two free concerts on the MTV stage on March 4 and 5. Warming up for them will be Elk Road, an electronic producer from Western Australia, who'll be mixing ambient beats, soul, trap, hip hop, pop and mash-ups.

Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel will be jumping the Harbour to set up a Beach Club on the Manly beachfront. Fitted out with comfy lounges and stripy umbrellas, the pop-up will be dishing out fresh seafood and coconut cocktails, in between hosting morning yoga, acoustic sessions and DJs.

And, once the sun goes down, you'll be heading to Daniel San, the Open's official afterparty venue, for Japanese street food, 4 Pines beer and neon lights.

Check out the rest of the program on the website.