Darling Harbour Archives

Light Up Your Night: Year-Round Fireworks Fun at Darling Harbour

February 15, 2025

Looking for a fun family night out? Darling Harbour’s Fireworks are the perfect way to light up your evening, with dazzling displays that will amaze kids and adults alike, all year round. Whether you’re a Sydney local or visiting, these free fireworks shows offer a vibrant, magical experience that will captivate the whole family. Every Month, Darling Harbour lights up the sky over Cockle Bay, creating a spectacular visual treat that sets the perfect tone for an evening with your loved ones. Picture this: after a day of exploring, you and your family can enjoy a relaxing stroll, sip on…

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Events, Food

Sydney’s biggest Serbian Festival is back! Experience vibrant music, sizzling food, and fiery spirit

February 11, 2025

Sydney’s most anticipated cultural celebration is back with a bang! The Serbian Festival Sydney, the largest Serbian festival outside of Serbia, returns on Saturday, 15th and Sunday, 16th February 2025, bringing a whirlwind of excitement to Tumbalong Park at Darling Harbour. Whether you’re a lifelong fan of Serbian culture or new to the vibrant traditions of the Balkans, this festival is sure to captivate all who attend. Immerse yourself in the energy of vibrant music, from soulful melodies to lively foot-stomping kolo dances. You’ll find yourself swept up in the rhythm of Serbia’s rich musical heritage, celebrating everything from traditional…

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Events

Celebrate the Holi Festival at Sydney’s Iconic Tumbalong Park!

February 10, 2025

Sydney is about to come alive with the vibrant colours of Holi at Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour, this March! The Holi Festival Sydney is back and promises an unforgettable weekend celebrating the Festival of Colours, set against the stunning backdrop of the Sydney CBD skyline. Holi is all about unity in diversity, bringing together people from all backgrounds to rejoice in love, joy, and the spirit of togetherness. It’s a time to embrace the colourful traditions and rich culture of India, and to paint the town with every hue of happiness! Over two whole days, the Holi Festival Sydney will…

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Events, School holidays

BLOCKBUSTER NIGHTS ARE COMING TO DARLING QUARTER AS WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY OPEN AIR CINEMA RETURNS

January 10, 2025

Start your new year with fun-filled, free evenings at Darling Quarter. From 9 to 26 January, Sydneysiders can grab their mates, dates, and furry friends to enjoy 18 hit movies in the heart of the city. The event kicks off on Thursday, 9 January, with an enchanting screening of Wonka to set the tone for a month of blockbusters. Friday brings the breakout hit of 2023, Barbie, while Saturdays are reserved for magical marathons featuring six of the eight beloved Harry Potter films across three weekends. Whether you’re a fantasy fanatic, an action aficionado, or just love a good story,…

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Christmas 2024, Events, School holidays

Darling Harbour Brings Christmas to Life: Floating Tree, Festive Films, Fireworks, and Family Fun This December

December 9, 2024

Darling Harbour is ringing in the festive season with Santa performing a festive jet ski show on the evening of Friday 6 December, as he zooms around Cockle Bay alongside the harbour’s first-ever floating Christmas tree. Santa’s arrival kicks off a magical line up of festive activities, from Christmas flicks in concert at the International Convention Centre Sydney (14 and 21 December), to Tumbalong Park’s free Christmas Festival (14 – 15 December), kids’ fun at The Harbour Village at Darling Quarter Village Green (21 – 22 December) and much more. CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL Back by popular demand, Darling Harbour fan favourite…

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Christmas 2024, School holidays

Baubles & Bubbles: A Moët & Chandon Christmas at Crowne Plaza Sydney

November 24, 2024

Experience a stylish Christmas celebration with a splash of Moët & Chandon and all your favorite festive dishes at Crowne Plaza Sydney Darling Harbour. Indulge in an enticing buffet lunch starting with fresh, locally sourced seafood, artisan charcuterie, and cheese stations, paired with vibrant, flavorful salads. The feast’s centerpiece features succulent burnt honey and orange-glazed ham, tender buttered turkey, and a selection of lamb, chicken, and fish. The chef’s homemade ravioli adds a comforting yet refined touch to the spread. Pair these dishes with premium beverages, including a glass of Moët & Chandon champagne on arrival. For a sweet finish,…

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Events, Free

WHAT’S ON AT DARLING HARBOUR: FREE FOOD FESTIVALS, FITNESS AND FUN

October 21, 2024

Darling Harbour is set to shine this spring and summer with an exciting lineup of free cultural festivals, fitness activities and family-friendly fun. Visitors can explore global traditions at the Korean Festival (9 – 10 November), Philippines Christmas Festival (16 – 17 November) and the Nepal Festival (23 November) – each offering incredible traditional cuisine, performances and entertainment. Dance lovers can salsa under the night sky at Latin Nights by the Bay every Friday or join street dance battles at Beat Breakdown, while fitness enthusiasts can join the Run Club on Monday mornings. Families will enjoy Kids Yoga and Rhythm…

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School holidays

SPRING INTO THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS WITH FAMILY FUN AT DARLING HARBOUR

September 27, 2024

The Spring School Holidays are around the corner and Darling Harbour has a variety of activities to get kids’ creative juices flowing and invigorate the imagination. From open-air roller skating and fireworks, to a line-up of artsy workshops and exciting Sydney Fringe Kids shows, Darling Harbour’s spring program has something for every family this school holidays (Saturday 28 September to Sunday 13 October). CONNECT WITH SOUNDS, STORIES & MOVEMENT If you want to get the kids out of the house and moving, a harbourside 70s-inspired Open Air Roller Rink coming to Palm Grove, is ideal for children and parents or…

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Events, School holidays, What to do

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS WINTER MAGIC AT DARLING HARBOUR’S WINTERFEST

June 29, 2024

Beat the winter blues with the harbour’s coolest fest ft. a FREE 4-day festival, ice skating, movies & workshop Get ready to dive into a world of wintery fun at Darling Harbour’s annual WINTERFEST! From Saturday 6 July until Sunday 21 July, Darling Harbour will be home to a line-up of epic adventures and activities including a FREE 4-day festival, as well as ice skating, frosty films, dazzling fireworks, and so much more. Escape the chill (but not the thrills) at Darling Harbour’s Tumbalong Park, Winter Park, a free 4-day festival packed with action for the whole family. The line-up…

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Events, School holidays

22 FREE School Holidays Activities in Darling Harbour

April 9, 2024

GROOVE INTO THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS WITH FREE KIDS ACTIVITIES AT DARLING HARBOUR. Move, Dance, Jump & Learn: 22 school holiday workshops to keep the kids entertained, ft. Zindzi & the Zillionaires, The Wiggles, K-pop dance workshops, kids yoga and more! School’s out! This Autumn school holidays, Darling Harbour is hosting a range of free events designed to get the kids active and out of the house. From epic K-Pop workshops and The Wiggles Groove Tour, to a school (holiday) disco, headlined by Zindzi & the Zillionaires, check out the line up of unmissable events for kids of all ages and abilities…

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