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Australia's calendar is anchored by summer sport and festivals: the Melbourne Cup Carnival from 31 October, Test cricket over December and January, the Australian Open and Sydney's harbour fireworks. Festivals run through March, Vivid Sydney follows in winter, and the Rugby World Cup arrives in October 2027.

On now This weekend Next 30 days Free Sport Festivals Comedy

Sydney New Year's Eve 2026

Australian Open 2027

1 Oct to 13 Nov

Rugby World Cup 2027

Best known

Marquee and major events

Melbourne Cup Carnival 2026

31 Oct to 7 Nov 2026

Sydney New Year's Eve 2026

Australian Open 2027

11 to 31 Jan 2027

150th Anniversary Test: Australia v England, MCG 2027

11 to 15 Mar 2027

Vivid Sydney 2027

28 May to 19 Jun 2027

Rugby World Cup 2027

1 Oct to 13 Nov 2027

Just For Laughs Sydney 2026

9 to 22 Nov 2026

Australia v New Zealand, 1st Test, Perth 2026

9 to 13 Dec 2026

Next up

Melbourne Cup Carnival 2026

31 Oct to 7 Nov 2026 · Melbourne

Just For Laughs Sydney 2026

9 to 22 Nov 2026 · Sydney

Australia v New Zealand, 1st Test, Perth 2026

9 to 13 Dec 2026 · Perth

KFC BBL|16 (Big Bash League 2026-27)

12 Dec 2026 to 26 Jan 2027 · Australia

Australia v New Zealand, 3rd Test, MCG 2026

25 to 30 Dec 2026 · Melbourne

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2026

26 Dec 2026 · Sydney

Cities

Sydney

New Year's Eve fireworks, Vivid, the Easter Show and Rugby World Cup 2027 finals.

Melbourne

Melbourne Cup Carnival, the Australian Open, the NGV Triennial and MIFF.

Adelaide

Tour Down Under, Adelaide Festival and WOMADelaide, plus Rugby World Cup matches in 2027.

Perth

FRINGE WORLD, a Test at Perth Stadium and the Rugby World Cup opener.

Alice Springs

Parrtjima, a free ten-night festival of light and art, in April 2027.

Brisbane

Brisbane Festival in September 2027 and Rugby World Cup matches.

Canberra

Enlighten, the autumn festival at the national cultural institutions, from 26 February 2027.

Darwin

Darwin Festival, 4 to 22 August 2027.

Month by month

October 2026 2 November 2026 3 December 2026 7 January 2027 10 February 2027 4 March 2027 7 April 2027 2 August 2027 2

Categories

Sport11 events Festivals10 events Comedy1 event Exhibitions1 event Art and design3 events Family1 event National days1 event

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FAQ

What are the biggest events in Australia?+

The best-known events on the calendar are Melbourne Cup Carnival 2026 (31 Oct to 7 Nov, Melbourne), Sydney New Year's Eve 2026 (31 Dec, Sydney), Australian Open 2027 (11 to 31 Jan, Melbourne) and 150th Anniversary Test: Australia v England, MCG 2027 (11 to 15 Mar, Melbourne).

When is the busiest time for events in Australia?+

January 2027 has the most events in this calendar, with 10 events running. The month pages show what is on in each.

Where do the dates come from?+

From the organiser, the governing body or an official tourism release. Every event page names its sources and the day its dates were checked.

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