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sydney international boat show

Posted on Thursday, June 23, 2011

the Sydney international boat show 28 July - 1 August

More than just a boat show, the Sydney International Boat Show is packed with family entertainment with attractions at every turn!

The 44th Sydney International Boat Show is held at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre and Cockle Bay Marina, Darling Harbour from 28 July until 1 August.

Experience better boating tips and wonderful stories of adventure, fishing tips and of course see an array of spectacular boats and boating equipment. Whether you're passionate about sailing or just love messing around on boats, the show is sure to inspire and excite. 

For more information click here

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fiesta

Posted on Thursday, June 23, 2011

darling harbour fiesta

Friday 1 October - Monday 4 October

Get fiesty with FIESTA in Darling Harbour! You'll feel like you've arrived in Latin America with 3 days of free Latin music and dance this October. Australia's biggest Latin American music and dance festival has a massive line-up of bold and sexy international and Australian performers on three outdoor stages complete with open-air dance floors.

Fiesta features high-energy bands, salsa and tango experts, Brazilian carnivale girls, flamenco dancers, capoeira masters, DJs, giant puppet parades and much more.

Fiesta reaches fever pitch on Sunday night when fireworks light up the sky to a live performance by Mi Tierra.
For more information click here

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good food and wine show

Posted on Friday, June 17, 2011

Good Food and Wine Show 2011

The Good Food and Wine Show is an annual event held at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The Show is a must for all foodies! Prepare for a sensory explosion of taste, smell and touch with amazing food demonstrations and fresh produce on display.  

Don't miss the hundreds of mouth-watering produce exhibitors, free food sampling and Australian wine tastings, plus

meet your favourite gourmet stars including George Calombaris and Gary Mehigan from Masterchef Australia.

Friday 01 July 2011 - Sunday 03 July 2011

For more information click here

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the rocks aroma festival

Posted on Friday, June 17, 2011

The Rocks Aroma Festival
Experience the Aroma Festival, a sensory explosion of fine coffee, tea and spice, intertwined throughout the lane-ways of The Rocks. Visit the world in a day with divine tastes of The Orient, The Continent, The Latin Quarter, and The Oasis.

The Rocks Aroma Festival

Sunday 31 July

For more information on The Aroma Festival click here

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vivid sydney

Posted on Thursday, May 19, 2011

Vivid Sydney

Sydney will once again be transformed into a spectacular canvas of light, music and ideas when Vivid Sydney takes over the city after dark from 27 May -13 June 2011. Vivid Sydney will dazzle Sydney with colour and creativity, featuring breathtaking light projections on the iconic Sydney Opera House sails, performances from local and international musicians as part of Vivid LIVE and a free outdoor exhibition of interactive light sculptures.

Not to be missed:

• An unforgettable perspective of the iconic Sydney Opera House, with the lighting of the sails viewed close-up and across the harbour.

• Free large scale multi-media outdoor exhibition of interactive light sculptures and 3D building projections in Sydney’s harbour precincts; The Rocks and Circular Quay.

• Performances by Australian and international contemporary musicians, curated by Stephen “Pav”Pavlovic of Modular.

• Technical and trend insights into artistic and creative industries including public talks and debates.

• Vivid Night Markets at The Rocks.

For more information on Vivid Sydney click here

27 May – 13 June 2011

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jazz festival darling harbour

Posted on Wednesday, May 04, 2011

Jazz Festival Darling Harbour 

The legendary Jazz festival glides into Darling Harbour from 10th to 13th June celebrating the true greats of International and Australian jazz.  
From Australia's greatest jazz musician James Morrison, home-grown songbird Katie Noonan and Sydney Festival's smash hit 17-piece all girl Sirens Big Band to US legend Topsy Chapman.

So whether you drop in to Darling Harbour to catch a headliner, combine your jazz with yum cha in the Chinese Garden or just to mingle and soak up the fantastic vibe, you're in for a soul shaking experience.  

 

For more information on the Darling Harbour Jazz & Blues Festival click here

10–13 June 2011

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