March is one of my favourite months in Sydney. The weather has cooled a little, humidity begins to drop, and the crowds have dropped a little, it’s a great time to explore the city.

It’s also a popular time for locals to plan a getaway but start early if you are considering an Easter weekend. If you are visiting from out of town, then either book early or avoid that week entirely.

Average Temperatures: 25-18°C ( 74-64°F)
While each year varies, the last March saw six days of rain.

We add new events and updated content to these pages as it becomes available. If you would like us to publicise your event, please send us an email.

This page contains affiliate links. See our full disclosure policy here.

Major March Events in Sydney

The Mardi Gras Festival draws to a close and art takes centre stage this month. March is also the perfect time to head off on a bush walk or explore the Blue Mountains.

Major events this month include:

• Mardi Gras Parade – Saturday 4 March 2025
• Clean Up Australia Day – Sunday 2 March 2025
• Sydney St Patrick’s Day Festival – 15-17 March 2025

Festivals, Fairs and Community Events

Carriageworks Autumn Market

This year’s Autumn market has a strong Easter theme with egg painting and a bakery demonstration where Pastry Chef Extraordinaire, Alejandro Luna from Sonoma who will share her tips for making the perfect hot cross bun.

When: TBC
Where: Blacksmith Workshop at Carriageworks.
More: Check their website for more details

Sydney Vegan Market

Get ready to feast on some of the BEST FOOD Sydney has to offer. It’s free entry and we’ve got LOADS of food and cruelty-free goodies! There’ll be live vegan artists at the main stage, free yoga, and face painting at the Art Space for $5!

When: TBC
Where: Cathy Freeman Park, Sydney Olympic Park
More: Check their website for more details

Cronulla Easter Market

When: TBC
Where: Don Lucas Reserve, Cronulla.

Mind, Body, Spirit Festival

Australia’s largest health, well-being, and natural therapies event offers several free workshops, paid experiences, and over 200 exhibitors for you to chat with. There will be tastings and readings, seminars and sound healings, and chair yoga!

See, try, and buy products and gifts including jewellery, cosmetics, music, books, giftware, clothing, crystals, educational courses, body treatments, and more!

When: TBC
Where: ICC Sydney, Darling Harbour

Musicals, Opera, and Theatre

These are usually announced 4-6 months in advance

Music, Comedy and Dance

Feel The Magic: Magic Men Live

Australia’s best male dancers, the Magic Men, will be serving up a heart-stopping live performance, showcasing some of the most talented male dancers.

Expect hunky men, drop-dead gorgeous waiters and eye-catching costumes. With a one of a kind show that is guaranteed to make you Feel The Magic!

Where: Shark Hotel, 127 Liverpool Street Sydney
When: Every Saturday All Year
Cost: $95

Art and Exhibitions

Cinema

Alliance Française French Film Festival

The Alliance Française French Film Festival is back, offering an impressive selection of the finest French cinema. Known as the world’s largest showcase of French films outside of France, and Australia’s biggest cultural paid event, the festival features a diverse range of movies from various filmmakers, genres, and styles.

This year’s lineup promises to surprise, provoke, and enchant audiences with its unique and captivating films.

When: TBC
Where: Palace Central, Palace Verona, Palace Norton Street, The Chauvel Cinema, Roseville Cinema and Hayden Orpheum Cremorne. More information and tickets.

Serbian Film Festival Sydney

The annual Serbian Film Festival is returning to Australia for the 21th time. Films will be screening at Hoyts cinemas across Sydney.

When: March 14-24
Where: Hoyts Cinemas More: Check their website for more details

Food and drink

Sport and Outdoors

Australian Superbike Championship

The action-packed event will unfold over two days, featuring practice and qualifying sessions during the day. As the sun sets, the excitement will ramp up with Sydney Motorsport Park’s 138 light towers illuminating the venue for the thrilling ASBK Night Race.

Besides the on-track excitement, there will be a variety of off-track activities to entertain fans of all ages. The ASBK pit area will be open to the public, offering a unique opportunity for spectators to get a close look at the motorcycles and meet the riders.

When: 22-23 March 2024
Where: Sydney Motorsport Park

Regional Events in NSW March

Wings Over Illawarra Airshow & Carnival

Wings Over Illawarra is Australia’s biggest annual air show just over an hour south of Sydney. It is the only major air show experience within easy reach of both Sydney and Canberra.

The wide variety of events includes a ground display and flying demonstrations of the historic military, modern and aeronautical aircraft, vintage car and motorcycle exhibits, family entertainment areas with carnival games, food trucks and market stands, and other technology and aerospace-oriented events.

Where: Airport Road Albion Park Rail 
Cost: from $60 for a day pass or $95 for a weekend 

Blue Mountains Music Festival

With artists from around the globe, the Blue Mountains Music Festival of Folk Roots and Blues is a key event on the Blue Mountains calendar each year. The festival site is home to 7 performance venues presenting 90+ performances.

Among the artists already named for the 2024 line up are: Ash Grunwald, Frank Yamma, Ella Hooper, Luka Bloom, and Owen Campbell. Buy a ticket for the entire weekend or just one day.

Where: Katoomba (Festival precinct bounded by Lurline, Merriwa, Ada and Waratah Streets)
When: 14-16 March 2025 l Tickets: Various prices- some free shows

Make a weekend of it – Check out our guide on where to stay in the Blue Mountains

Luddenham Show

Set in the beautiful historic town of Luddenham, on the outskirts of Penrith, the Luddenham Show has something for everyone, young and young at heart. This is the 117th year of the show and it promises to be bigger and better than event with a rodeo, bull riding, rides, competitions for craft, cookery, animlals and produce.

When: 20 April 2025
Where: Luddenham Showground
Cost: $10- $15

Camden City Show

A weekend of country show fun that is run entirely by volunteers. Camden is just one hour from Sydney and the Camden show offers your perfect change to experience a couple of days of good old fashioned fun!

When: 4-5 April 2025
Where: Camden Showground
Cost: Tickets from $8-32

Have questions about things to see and do in Sydney?
Head over and join our Facebook Group and we will be happy to help