If you are looking for a list of festivals in Sydney you have come to the right place. We have listed all the major festivals across the city below.
Sydney loves a festival and there are several that should be on your radar if you are visiting or living in Sydney.
The major annual Sydney festivals are:
I think the highlights for visitors are:
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