6 Ways to Celebrate International Women's Day in Sydney this Year

This International Women's Day in Sydney, ditch the corporate celebrations in favour of these unique events championing female chefs, artists, winemakers, musicians and more. In fitting with this year's theme 'Inspire Inclusion', they're putting talented and inspiring women in the spotlight, ensuring they receive the recognition, celebration and credit they deserve. 

Can't make it to the events? Donate to these female focused charities or buy your next outfit from one of these female owned brands.

Celebrate International Women's Day at Sydney Opera House with 16 Female Winemakers 

If there's one day we're keen to celebrate more than any other it's got to be International Women's Day. If you're keen to champion some fab ladies, snag a ticket to this event that is celebrating women in wine and hospitality. Not only will the proceeds be donated to not-for-profit charity Women and Revolution, but you'll also get the chance to sample wine from 16 female winemakers. There will be three grazing boards curated by Danielle Alvarez and a conversation on the theme of navigating male-dominated industries to look forward to as well. Gather the gals!

$89 per person 

Friday 8th March, 6:30pm to 9:30pm 

Yallamundi Rooms, Sydney Opera House

All About Women Festival 

One to mark your calendar for, Sydney Opera House's All About Women Festival is back and the schedule is PACKED. Thinkers, authors and all-round wonderful women, from Australia and abroad, will be descending on the Opera House for a day of thought-provoking talks. Highlights include author Rebecca F. Kuang on her book Yellowface and Historian Mary Beard. There will also be conversations about porn, influencers, sad girl novels and so much more. We recommend grabbing a festival multipack to score discounted tickets to multiple talks across the day. 

Sunday 10th March 2024 

Sydney Opera House 

International Women's Day at Lil Sis 

If you haven't yet had a chance to pop by this petite wine bar, let this event be the push you need. This International Women's Day, Lil Sis will be celebrating with a host of female sommeliers on hand who will be pouring female-produced wines for you across two days. As for eats, you can look forward to a share-style menu curated by Aria's head pastry chef Aoife Noonan and Opera Bar's senior sous chef Naomi Xavier. The perfect excuse to gather the gals and enjoy an afternoon tipple. 

$55 per person

Thursday 7th March, 2pm to late, Friday 8th March, 4pm to late 

100 Broadway, Chippendale 

Ladies' Long Lunch at Chiswick 

In collaboration with Two Good Co. and Veuve Clicquot, Chiswick will be playing host to the ultimate ladies' lunch this International Women's Day. Deborah Knight, Zara Seidler and Kyle Westgarth will be your hosts for the day which involves a shared 3 course menu curated by head chef Daniel Cooper. You'll also enjoy a glass of Veuve and canapes on arrival after which you'll be sipping on Australian wines crafted by female winemakers. It's a great excuse to get the gals together, especially with the $25 donation to Two Good Co. included in the ticket price. 

$130 per person, bookings can be made here 

Friday 8th March, 12pm 

65 Ocean Street, Woollahra 

Women in Wine Festival 

Public House Petersham is getting behind women in wine this IWD and it's set to be a very good time indeed. The car park will be transformed into a 'wine garden' where you'll find wine tastings, pizza by the slice, and relaxed tunes. There will also be an engaging panel grilling female winemakers and sommeliers on the ins and outs of the industry. And best of all, pups are welcome! 

Tickets from $15 

Saturday 9th March, 11am to 3pn

292 Stanmore Road, Petersham

Dine on a Pénélope Cruz Inspired Menu at Bar Lucia 

Potts Point's Bar Lucia is a top pick if you're keen to head out and celebrate IWD in style. After all, the team boats an incredible female staff. With their signature Spanish flair, they've curated a menu inspired by iconic Spanish star Penélope Cruz. Films including Vicky Christina Barcelona, Open Your Eyes and Pain and Glory will be referenced throughout the menu which will be complemented by wines from Meredith by Mem. Gear up for a feast! 

$89 per person 

Friday 8th March 

5 Kellett Street, Sydney 

If you're booked your International Women's Day events are looking for more to do around Sydney, be sure to catch our edit of the best things happening this weekend and month.