Wintry Events That'll Make You Want to Plan a Weekend Trip to Sydney
At this time of year, when blue skies are rare and single-digit temperatures are not, it's all too easy to get stuck in a weather-induced rut. We've still got a fair few weeks of this cold weather to push through yet. So, rather than letting the entire season pass you by from beneath your duvet, why not embrace the cold and plan a wintry getaway?
If there's one place that can pull you out of that chilly weather slump, it's Sydney. We've teamed up with Virgin Australia to pull together the best things that are happening in the city — and beyond — over the next few months. You can experience winter festivals in tiny country NSW towns, explore landmark art exhibitions in the heart of the city and get your fill of countless belly-warming treats at food and drink markets. Once you've picked a time to hop across the pond, head over to Virgin's website, where you'll find a bunch of flight and accommodation options — including one-way economy fares from $202 (offer ends August 6, 2019).
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Bondi Feast 2019
Tuesday, July 9 - Saturday, July 20, 2019
Bondi Pavilion, Bondi Beach
A winter pop-up fringe festival celebrating theatre, comedy, cabaret and circus in Bondi.
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Winterfest at Luna Park Sydney 2019
Friday, July 5 - Monday, July 22, 2019
Luna Park, Milsons Point
The lower north shore amusement park is getting an ice skating rink and pop-up market stalls for winter.
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Sydney's Highest Playground
Monday, July 1 - Saturday, August 31, 2019
Sydney Tower Eye, Sydney
A retro playground with giant Jenga, glow-in-the-dark hula hoops and 90s tunes has popped up in the Sydney Tower Eye.
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The Big Night Out
Monday, July 1 - Saturday, August 31, 2019
Various Sydney venues, Sydney
Some of Sydney's best fine diners — including Quay and Bennelong — are serving up tasting menus at reduced prices for two months.
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2019
Thursday, March 7 - Sunday, August 25, 2019
Australian National Maritime Museum, Sydney
Direct from London's Natural History Museum, the best nature photographs from the past year are coming to Sydney.
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The Rocks Christmas in July Village 2019
Thursday, July 11 - Sunday, July 14, 2019
The Rocks Friday Foodie Market, The Rocks
The laneways of The Rocks will be transformed into a fairy-lit French-style winter market for four days this July.
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Ghostly Garden
Friday, August 10, 2018, Friday, September 14, 2018, Friday, October 12, 2018 and Friday, November 9, 2018
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, Sydney
A spooky after-dark stroll through the Royal Botanic Garden.
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Bathurst Winter Festival 2019
Saturday, July 6 - Sunday, July 21, 2019
Various locations across Bathurst, NSW
A winter wonderland in the Central Tablelands.
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Bondi Ice Rink
Friday, June 28 - Sunday, July 21, 2019
Bondi Beach, Sydney
The famed beach will be icy in more ways than one when an ice skating rink pops up this winter.
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Winterlight 2019
Friday, July 5 - Sunday, July 21, 2019
Prince Alfred Square, Parramatta
Parramatta's Prince Alfred Square will transform into an ice park and winter market this July.
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Muriel's Wedding The Musical — Global Creatures and Sydney Theatre Company
Saturday, June 29 - Sunday, July 28, 2019
Sydney Lyric Theatre, The Star, Sydney
The classic film hits the Sydney stage again as a musical adaptation.
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Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2019
Saturday, May 11 - Sunday, September 8, 2019
Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney
The Australian faces everyone will be talking about for the next few months.
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Orange Winter Fire Festival 2019
Friday, August 2 - Sunday, August 4, 2019
Various locations around the Orange region, Orange
A weekend festival showcasing the Orange region in all its winter glory.
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Sydney Craft Beer and Cider Fair 2019
Saturday, July 27, 2019
The Oak Barrel, Sydney
Sample more than 120 craft beers and ciders in one spot.
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The Essential Duchamp
Saturday, April 27 - Sunday, August 11, 2019
Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney
You'll be (Du)champing at the bit to see this landmark exhibition.
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Fleetwood Mac
Thursday, August 15, 2019, Saturday, August 17, 2019, Tuesday, August 27, 2019 and Thursday, August 29, 2019
Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Olympic Park
The legendary rock band's new lineup will tour Australia this August.