Australia's Events Calendar for 2025: It's Time to Start Planning Your Year
2025 is packed with festivals, cultural celebrations, and exciting events that promise to entertain and inspire.
Are you someone who loves having a calendar full of exciting plans? Or perhaps 2025 is the year you finally tick off that bucket list event you’ve been dreaming about for years.
From iconic music festivals and thrilling sporting events to captivating arts and cultural celebrations, Australia’s 2025 events calendar has something for everyone.
From the Top End to Tasmania, Australia's 2025 events calendar is packed with must-see festivals, world-class events, and unforgettable experiences to help you plan a year full of fun and adventure.
Australia's Events Calendar for 2025
NSW: 2025 Events
Sydney Festival (January)
A celebration of art, culture, and performance, the Sydney Festival transforms venues across the city with theatre, music, visual arts, and dance performances from local and international artists. Check out the full schedule to see a breakdown of the free and ticketed events on offer.
January 4 2025–January 26 2025
Various locations across Sydney
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras (February–March)
One of the largest LGBTQIA+ celebrations in the world, the Sydney Mardi Gras features dazzling parades, colourful floats, and inclusive festivities throughout the city.
February 14–March 2, 2025
Various locations across Sydney, culminating in the final parade down Oxford Street, Flinders Street and Anzac Parade
Royal Easter Show (March–April)
Held at Sydney Olympic Park, the Royal Easter Show combines agriculture, family entertainment, carnival rides, and show bags in one iconic annual event that celebrates Australian rural traditions.
April 11–April 22, 2025
Sydney Olympic Park, Grand Parade, Sydney Olympic Park
Vivid Sydney (May–June)
Vivid Sydney transforms the city with breathtaking light installations, 3D projections, live music, and thought-provoking talks, making it one of the most innovative festivals of light, music, and ideas.
May 23 – June 24, 2025
Various locations across Sydney
Sydney Marathon (September)
This prestigious international race sees participants run 42.195 kilometres, weaving through Sydney's iconic landmarks, including the Harbour Bridge and Opera House, while attracting thousands of runners from around the globe.
August 31, 2025
North Sydney to the Sydney Opera House
VIC: 2025 Events
Australian Open (January)
The Australian Open is one of tennis’s four Grand Slam tournaments, attracting the world’s top players and thousands of fans to Melbourne Park.
January 12 – January 26, 2025
Melbourne Park, Melbourne
Melbourne International Comedy Festival (March–April)
The Melbourne Comedy Festival is one of the world’s largest, featuring stand-up, sketch, and improv acts across the city.
March 26 – April 20, 2025
Various venues across Melbourne
Melbourne Food and Wine Festival (March)
A foodie’s dream, the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival showcases local culinary talent with long lunches, food tastings, and wine pairings.
March 21 – March 30, 2025
Various venues across Melbourne
Grand Prix (March)
Melbourne hosts the Australian Grand Prix, a major Formula 1 race that takes over Albert Park with high-speed action and vibrant fan experiences.
March 13 – March 16, 2025
Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit
RISING (June)
RISING is Melbourne’s winter festival of art, music, and performance, with events staged in unique venues across the city.
June 4 – June 15, 2025
Various locations across Melbourne
Melbourne Fashion Week (October)
Melbourne Fashion Week celebrates cutting-edge fashion with runway shows, workshops, and events featuring local and international designers.
October, exact date yet to be announced
ALWAYS LIVE (November–December)
A state-wide live music festival, ALWAYS LIVE brings performances by iconic artists to venues and cool locations across Victoria.
November, 22 – December 8, 2025
Various locations across Victoria
QLD: 2025 Events
Brisbane Festival (September)
The Brisbane Festival fills the city with theatre, music, and art, with spectacular river fireworks and immersive experiences for all ages.
Septmber 5–Septmeber 27, 2025
Various locations across Brisbane
EKKA (August)
Brisbane’s EKKA, or Royal Queensland Show, is a celebration of agriculture, food, and entertainment, offering livestock shows, rides, show bags, and performances.
August 9—August 17, 2025
Brisbane Showground
Gold Coast 500 (October)
The Gold Coast 500 is a high-energy Supercars Championship event with jaw-dropping street racing speeding along Surfers Paradise.
October 24–October 26, 2025
Surfers Paradise Street Circuit, Surfers Paradise
Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers (September)
The Carnival of Flowers transforms Toowoomba into a floral wonderland with stunning garden displays, food events, and family-friendly activities.
September 18– September 23, 2025
Several locations across Toowoomba
Night Feast (October)
Night Feast is a foodie paradise in Brisbane’s cultural precinct, offering a month-long culinary journey with top chefs alongside immersive art and entertainment.
October, 2025, exact dates TBC
Brisbane Powerhouse
Noosa Triathlon (October & November)
The Noosa Triathlon attracts athletes from around the world for one of Australia’s top triathlon events, set against the beautiful backdrop of Noosa.
October 29—November 2, 2025
Various locations across Noosa
Woodford Folk Festival (December–January)
A six-day spectacle of music, arts, and culture, the Woodford Folk Festival offers performances, workshops, and a welcoming community atmosphere.
December 2025—January 26, exact dates TBC
Woodford, Queensland
Adelaide Fringe Festival (February–March)
The Adelaide Fringe is the largest arts festival in the Southern Hemisphere, with a massive lineup of comedy, music, theatre, and visual arts; it's a must for your 2025 event calendar.
February 21–March 23, 2025
Various locations across Adelaide
WOMADelaide (March)
A world music festival in Adelaide’s Botanic Park, WOMADelaide brings together global cultures with music, dance, and workshops.
March 7–March 10, 2025
Adelaide Botanic Park
Tasting Australia (April–May)
Tasting Australia is a beloved culinary festival showcasing South Australia’s best chefs, food, wine, and produce. The most iconic part of the festival is the train journey on The Ghan's dining and bar carriages for a 10-hour food safari as you travel across diverse South Australian landscapes.
May 2–May 11, 2025
Various locations across South Australia
Illuminate Adelaide (July)
Combining art, light, and technology, Illuminate Adelaide boasts interactive installations and cutting-edge displays across the city.
July 2—July 20, 2025
Various locations across Adelaide
Winter Reds (July)
Held in the Adelaide Hills, Winter Reds brings together the best in SA's wine scene, with cellar doors offering tastings, food, and live music.
July 25—July 27, 2025
Adelaide Hills
SALA Festival (August)
The South Australian Living Artists Festival honours local visual artists with exhibitions and installations in galleries, cafes, and public spaces.
August 1—August 31, 2025
Kaurna Country, Level 3 of the ILA Building, 63 Light Square
WA: 2025 Events
Perth Fringe World Festival (January–February)
Kicking the year off with a bang, Fringe World brings an array of comedy, cabaret, theatre, and circus acts to Perth.
January 17—February 16, 2025
Various locations across Perth
Perth International Arts Festival (February–March)
A popular multi-arts festival, PIAF presents world-class theatre, music, and visual arts performances.
February 7—March 2, 2025
Various locations across Perth
Margaret River Region Open Studios (April)
The Margaret River Open Studios event sees local artists open their studios to the public, sharing a behind-the-scenes look at their inspiring work.
September 13—September 28, 2025
Various locations across Margaret River
Shinju Matsuri Festival (August–September)
The Shinju Matsuri Festival in Broome marks the region’s pearling heritage with performances, art exhibitions, and culinary events.
August 23—September 7 2025
Chinatown, Short Street, Broome
CinefestOZ Film Festival (August–September)
A major film festival, CinefestOZ showcases Australian and international films with screenings, workshops, and celebrity appearances in WA’s southwest.
Exact date for 2025 TBC
Various locations across WA
Perth Royal Show (September)
The Perth Royal Show is a family-friendly agricultural event at the Claremont Showground, with livestock competitions, rides, entertainment, and delicious food.
September 27—October 4, 2025
Claremont Showgrounds, 1 Graylands Road, Claremont
Kings Park Wildflower Festival (September)
Celebrating WA’s blooming wildflowers, this festival has stunning floral displays, guided tours, and educational events.
Exact dates TBC
Kings Park & Botanic Garden, Fraser Avenue, Perth
TAS: 2025 Events
Festivale (January-February)
Held in Launceston, Festivale showcases Tasmania’s food, wine, and music scene, delivering a weekend of delicious local produce and live entertainment.
January 31—February 2 2025
Launceston City Park, Launceston
Tasmanian Wine Festival (February)
The Tasmanian Wine Festival in Hobart highlights the island’s exceptional wines with tastings, gourmet food, and live music in stunning outdoor settings of the Botanical Gardens.
February 8—February 9, 2025
Botanical Gardens, Lower Domain Road, Queens Domain, Hobart
Turning of the Fagus (April–May)
Nature lovers gather to witness Tasmania’s deciduous Fagus trees turn brilliant hues of gold and orange in Cradle Mountain and Mount Field National Parks.
Late April to early May, the exact timing TBC depending on weather
Dark Mofo (June)
A celebration of winter, Dark Mofo features large-scale art installations, live performances, provocative exhibitions, and winter feasts. It’s a uniquely atmospheric festival rooted in Hobart.
June 15—June 21, 2025
Castray Esplanade, Hobart
Festival of Voices (June-July)
A dazzling communion of song, Festival of Voices draws singers and choirs from around the world for workshops, performances, and sing-alongs.
June 27—July 6, 2025
Various locations around Hobart
Beaker Street Festival (August)
Combining science, art, and entertainment, the Beaker Street Festival delivers talks, workshops, and exhibitions that creatively bring science to life.
August 12—19 August, 2025
91/93 Macquarie Street, West Hobart
Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race (December)
One of the world’s most iconic yacht races, the Sydney to Hobart finishes in Hobart’s Derwent River, bringing excitement and celebration to the city.
December 26—December 30, 2025
Constitution Dock, Hobart, Tasmania
Taste of Summer (December–January)
Held in Hobart, the Taste of Summer is a waterfront celebration of Tasmanian produce, offering food, drinks, and live entertainment.
Late December 2025 to early January 2026
Princes Wharf, Hobart
ACT: 2025 Events
National Multicultural Festival (February)
Canberra Balloon Spectacular (March)
The Canberra Balloon Spectacular sees hot air balloons float above the capital’s landmarks in a breathtaking early-morning display.
March 15—March 23, 2025
9 Kallaroo Road, Pialligo
Floriade (September–October)
Australia’s largest flower festival, Floriade, transforms Canberra into a sea of blooms with themed displays, workshops, and entertainment.
September 13—October 12, 2025
Commonwealth Park, Regatta Place, Parkes
NT: 2025 Events
Parrtjima – A Festival in Light (April)
Parrtjima is a spectacular ten-day festival that celebrates Indigenous art, culture, and storytelling through stunning light installations and interactive displays set against the backdrop of the MacDonnell Ranges.
April 4–April 13, 2025
Alice Springs Desert Park, Alice Springs
Uluru Camel Cup (May)
The Uluru Camel Cup is a quirky outback racing event that combines camel races, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities near the iconic Uluru.
Exact date TBC
10 Kali Circuit, Yulara
Finished planning your year ahead with Australia's events calendar for 2025 and want to know what you'll be wearing next year? Check out our deep dive into 2025's fashion trends. Then, why not keep planning your year of travel and check out our wrap of the best places in Australia to visit.
