Sydney Events in March 2026: What’s On This Month

March is one of my favourite months in Sydney. The heat eases, the crowds thin out after summer, and the events calendar is genuinely packed.

This month the Biennale of Sydney opens across five venues, Phantom of the Opera takes over the harbour, Pulp and Basement Jaxx both play the Opera House forecourt, and the Blue Mountains Music Festival kicks off.

This month is also a popular time for locals to plan a getaway with a number of great regional events. You should also be planning and booking if you are considering an Easter weekend away for the beginning of next month.

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Major March Events in Sydney
Biennale of Sydney & St Patrick’s Day

Start your month off right with these key happenings in Sydney.

• Clean Up Australia Day – Sunday 1 March 2026
• Biennale of Sydney: Rememory – 14 March to 14 June 2026
• Sydney St Patrick’s Day Festival – 14-17 March 2026
• Royal Australian Navy International Fleet Review – 21 March 2026
  

Sydney Mardi Gras – 28 February & 1 March 2026 The parade and Fair Day wrap up the first weekend of March. See our full Sydney Mardi Gras guide for everything you need to know.

St Patrick’s Day Celebrations

The St Patrick’s Day Festival transforms Sydney into a celebration of Irish culture. While The Rocks hosts the official festival, pubs and venues across the city offer special events and promotions throughout the weekend. Here are some highlighted venues:

Biennale of Sydney: Rememory

The 25th Biennale of Sydney opens in March with free contemporary art exhibitions across five venues. Curated by Hoor Al Qasimi, the edition takes its title from author Toni Morrison and explores how memory shapes identity and belonging, with works by 53 artists from 31 countries including Australia.

The Biennale spans White Bay Power Station, Art Gallery of NSW, Chau Chak Wing Museum at the University of Sydney, Campbelltown Arts Centre, and Penrith Regional Gallery. Highlights include 15 commissioned works by First Nations artists from around the world, large-scale installations, and site-specific projects.

Lights On – Opening Night

When: 13 March – 14 June 2026
Where: Five venues across Sydney
Cost: Free | More information

Royal Australian Navy International Fleet Review

Up to 30 naval vessels from 20 nations assemble on Sydney Harbour to mark the Royal Australian Navy’s 125th anniversary — the kind of event that only happens once a decade. Captain Cook Cruises has a range of ways to watch from the water, from a breakfast cruise during the official fleet arrival, a sailpast cruise through to a sunset dinner cruise.

Options range from a relaxed two-hour sightseeing cruise (from $35 adults) to a four-course dinner cruise ($135 adults). All depart King Street Wharf, Darling Harbour. Book early — this one will sell out.

When: Saturday 21 March 2026
Where: Sydney Harbour — departures from King St Wharf, Darling Harbour
Cost: From $35 | captaincook.com.au

Festivals and Community Events

March in Sydney is bursting with festivals and community events, offering a diverse range of experiences from thought-provoking discussions to family-friendly fun.

All About Women

The Sydney Opera House’s annual takeover coincides with International Women’s Day, transforming the precinct into a hub of conversations, panels and workshops on gender, justice and equality.

The first speakers announced for 2026 include former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on redefining leadership, British author Zadie Smith discussing her essay collection Dead and Alive, journalist Emily Maitlis (known for her Prince Andrew interview) on journalism’s role in holding power to account, and Moroccan-American novelist Laila Lalami on her latest release The Dream Hotel. The full program will be announced in January.

When: Sunday 8 March 2026
Where: Various venues, Sydney Opera House
Cost: From $35

Culture Alive Festival Series – Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour

A series of free multicultural festivals runs through March at Tumbalong Park, making it one of the busiest spots in the city for anyone wanting to eat, watch and explore different cultures.

• Greek Festival – Sunday 1 March, 10am–10pm. Traditional dance, street food and live music, headlined by vocalist Loulia Karapataki.
• Holi Festival – Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 March, 11am–10pm. Two days of colour throws during the day and a Holi After Dark experience with glow and laser effects in the evening.
• UkiFest – Saturday 14 March, from 11am. Ukrainian food, folk dancers and Kozak performers in the heart of Darling Harbour.
• Korean Festival – Saturday 28 March (10am–9pm) & Sunday 29 March (10am–7pm). K-pop, Korean BBQ, traditional arts and dance workshops.

Where: Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour
Cost: Free | More details

Chiswick Wine Market: Women in Wine

Matt Moran’s Woollahra restaurant hosts a garden afternoon celebrating female winemakers from Australia and abroad, timed to International Women’s Day. Curated by Master of Wine Annette Lacey and two Aria sommeliers, the lineup covers producers from the Hunter Valley, Orange, Tamar Valley, McLaren Vale and Yarra Valley through to France, Germany, South Africa and Argentina.

Entry is $10 including a tasting glass, with $5 from each ticket going to Two Good Co, which supports women affected by domestic violence and homelessness.

When: Saturday 7 March 2026, 2pm–7pm
Where: Chiswick, Woollahra
Cost: $10 entry | Book tickets

Climate Action Week Sydney

Sydney’s largest climate action event returns with nearly 300 community-run events across Greater Sydney. From keynote speeches to hands-on workshops, this week-long program offers diverse ways to engage with climate solutions.

The program includes art installations, film premieres, immersive experiences, cooking classes, eco-playgroups, tree planting events, and augmented reality exhibitions across Greater Sydney.

When: 9-15 March 2026
Where: Various locations across Greater Sydney
Cost: Free or low-cost events l Bookings: www.caw.sydney

CollectFest

Australia’s first major collectables festival comes to Sydney, bringing together the biggest names in collecting including eBay, Goldin (from Netflix’s “King of Collectibles”), and Whatnot. This groundbreaking event unites collectors, traders, and enthusiasts under one roof, featuring rare items, trading opportunities, and expert panels.

When: 14-15 March 2026
Where: International Convention Centre Sydney
Cost: Visit collectfest.com.au for tickets

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!

When: 19-22 March 2026
Where: ICC Sydney, Darling Harbour

UNO Social Club at Bungalow 8

The world’s favourite card game takes over Bungalow 8 at King Street Wharf for the month of March. Fresh from a Las Vegas residency and UK pop-ups, the UNO Social Club transforms the waterfront venue with themed cocktails, immersive gameplay experiences and social-media-ready setups.

Expect brunch series, gameplay nights and “Wild” weekends — basically an excuse to be competitive with your friends in a good-looking setting.

When: 26 February – 26 March 2026
Where: Bungalow 8, King Street Wharf
Bookings: bungalow8sydney.com.au

Lenny’s Toddler Techno Rave – Sydney Zoo

Nursery rhymes get the dancefloor treatment at Sydney Zoo’s outdoor amphitheatre in Eastern Creek. Lenny Pearce remixes classics like Wheels on the Bus and Five Little Ducks into high-energy dance tracks for toddlers and their equally enthusiastic adults.

Four 30-minute shows run each day on weekends only. Capacity is limited so arrive early. Free with zoo entry, and kids under 3 are always free at Sydney Zoo.

When: Weekends — 1, 7, 8, 14 & 15 March 2026, shows at 10am, 11am, 12pm & 1pm
Where: Sydney Zoo Amphitheatre, Eastern Creek
Cost: Free with zoo entry | sydneyzoo.com

Musicals, Opera, and Theatre

From classic Broadway hits to cutting-edge contemporary productions, Sydney’s theatre scene offers a captivating array of performances this March.

Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour: The Phantom of the Opera

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical returns to Sydney Harbour for its 40th anniversary, staged outdoors on an enormous platform built over the water. Directed by Simon Phillips, the production features the Sydney Opera House as a backdrop, a live orchestra, and nightly fireworks.

The outdoor setting allows for large-scale staging of the musical’s key moments including the mirror, the journey to the Phantom’s lair, and the chandelier sequence. Pop-up restaurants and bars operate throughout the season. The 2026 season has been extended by a week due to demand.

When: 27 March – 3 May 2026
Where: Fleet Steps, Mrs Macquaries Point
Cost: Book tickets or call +61 2 9318 8200

Bell Shakespeare: Julius Caesar

Bell Shakespeare’s contemporary staging of Julius Caesar explores political violence and persuasion in a setting reminiscent of 1990s Eastern Europe. Directed by Artistic Director Peter Evans, the production serves as a companion to the company’s 2025 Coriolanus, examining the fall of the Roman Republic.

The cast features Leon Ford as Cassius, Brigid Zengeni as Brutus, Mark Leonard Winter as Mark Antony, and Septimus Caton as Julius Caesar. The play follows Caesar’s return from battle and the conspiracy hatched by Brutus and Cassius that leads to violent consequences.

When: 7 March – 5 April 2026 (previews 7, 8, 10 March)
Where: Sydney Opera House Drama Theatre
Cost: Check Bell Shakespeare website for tickets

The River

Miranda Otto returns to the Sydney Theatre Company stage in this lyrical thriller by Jez Butterworth — the Olivier and Tony Award-winning playwright behind Jerusalem. On a moonless night, a fisherman (Ewen Leslie) brings a woman to his family’s remote cabin on the cliffs.

It should be a romantic weekend, but nothing is quite what it seems. Directed by Margaret Thanos, the 80-minute chamber drama is atmospheric, intimate and reportedly leaves audiences unsettled long after they leave.

When: 30 March – 9 May 2026
Where: Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House
Cost: Adults from $69 More details sydneytheatre.com.au

My Brilliant Career

Sybylla Melvyn is back. Kala Gare leads the returning cast in this musical reimagining of Miles Franklin’s novel, which won five Green Room Awards in its sold-out premiere season including Outstanding Production.

Set in 1890s rural Australia, Sybylla is unapologetically ambitious and wholly uninterested in the future society has mapped out for her — which makes for a raucous, funny and surprisingly moving night out. The score mixes contemporary pop, bush ballads and pub rock, with design by Tony Award-winner Marg Horwell.

When: 21 March – 26 April 2026
Where: Roslyn Packer Theatre
Cost: From $85

The Prom – Australian Premiere

When: 24 March- 19 April 2026
Where: Teatro at the Italian Forum, Norton Street, Leichhardt
Cost: From $75 previews and from $85 | Direct from Theatre

Bette & Joan – Ensemble Theatre

If you know anything about Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, you already know this is going to be good. Anton Burge’s two-hander puts both women in the same room at the height of their famous feud — egos, barbs and all.

Australian theatre veterans Jeanette Cronin and Lucia Mastrantone play Davis and Crawford respectively, in the Australian premiere of a production that went down well in London. Sharp, funny and decidedly not polite.

When: 20 March – 25 April 2026
Where: Ensemble Theatre, 78 McDougall Street, Kirribilli
Cost: $46–$95 | Buy direct here

Music, Comedy and Dance

Get ready for a month of electrifying performances, from international superstars to local talent. Sydney’s music scene has something for every taste this March.

Basement Jaxx

Grammy-winning UK electronic duo Basement Jaxx (Felix Buxton and Simon Ratcliffe) bring their full live show to Australia for the first time in over 15 years.

The performance marks 30 years of the duo’s career, featuring hits like “Red Alert”, “Where’s Your Head At” and “Romeo”. Known for blending house, garage, funk, Latin, disco and pop, their live shows typically feature multiple singers, musicians and dancers.

When: Thursday 5 March 2026, gates 6:30pm
Where: Forecourt, Sydney Opera House
Cost: $129.90 + booking fee | Book tickets

Hear My Eyes: Terminator 2 with Live Score

Belgian techno artist Peter Van Hoesen and Australian audio-visual artist Robin Fox team up with the MESS Ensemble for a live performance to a 4K screening of Terminator 2: Judgment Day. The event marks the film’s 35th anniversary with an all-new live score featuring techno and synths, plus a laser show.

James Cameron’s 1991 sci-fi action film follows a reprogrammed T-800 (Arnold Schwarzenegger) sent back to protect Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton) and her son John (Edward Furlong) from the advanced T-1000 (Robert Patrick). The original theatrical cut will be shown.

When: Saturday 7 March 2026
Where: City Recital Hall
Cost: Book tickets

New Wave Concert Series – Sydney Fish Market

The final evening of Sydney Fish Market’s free twilight concert series takes place on 7 March with an R&B, jazz and indie pop lineup from 5pm–8pm.

Sydney vocalist Kalena (5pm) blends reggae, R&B, pop and country influences honed at Boston’s Berklee College of Music. Yasmina Sadiki (6pm) brings alt-jazz and neo-soul with hypnotic grooves and cinematic arrangements that have made her one of Sydney’s most captivating live performers. Australian pop artist Yorke (7pm) closes the night with shimmering indie-pop melodies and emotional storytelling—her viral hit “Window Shopping ft. Joan” has passed 12.1 million streams.

Grab seafood from one of the waterfront traders and settle in on the steps as the sun goes down over Blackwattle Bay.

When: Saturday 7 March 2026, 5pm–8pm
Where: Sydney Fish Market, Blackwattle Bay
Cost: Free

Utzon Music: Åkervinda

Swedish vocal quartet Åkervinda make their Australian debut with contemporary arrangements of traditional Scandinavian folk tunes. The four jazz singers—Lise Kroner, Iris Bergcrantz, Linda Bergström and Agnes Åhlund—have won multiple awards including a Danish Music Award in 2024. Their second album was nominated for a Swedish Grammis for Folk Music of the Year.

The group has performed with the Malmö Symphony Orchestra and the Beethoven Symphony Orchestra Bonn, and received the prestigious Kaggenstipendiet scholarship in 2023.

When: Sunday 1 March 2026, 3pm and 7pm
Where: Utzon Room, Sydney Opera House
Cost: From $25.90 (students) to $105; multi-pack discounts available | Book tickets

The Streets

UK hip hop artist Mike Skinner brings The Streets to the Opera House Forecourt to perform their 2004 album A Grand Don’t Come for Free in full for the first time.

The album debuted at No.1 in the UK and featured hits including Fit But You Know It and Dry Your Eyes.

When: Wednesday 4 March 2026, gates 6pm
Where: Forecourt, Sydney Opera House
Cost: $122.90 + booking fee | Book tickets

Sydney Philharmonia Choirs: Gloria

The Sydney Philharmonia Chamber Singers kick off their 2026 season at Pier 2/3 in Walsh Bay. Conductor Brett Weymark leads 40 choristers and five soloists through three Baroque masterpieces played on period instruments.

The program covers Vivaldi’s Gloria, Handel’s Dixit Dominus — written when he was just 22 — and Bach’s Cantata No.12. Harbour views are part of the deal.

When: Saturday 7 March 2026, 3pm
Where: Pier 2/3, Walsh Bay Arts Precinct
Cost: $ sydneyphilharmonia.com.au

Ganavya

When: Sunday 15 March 2026, 6pm
Where: Utzon Room, Sydney Opera House
Cost: $69.90 + booking fee | Book tickets

Pulp

Britpop band Pulp return to Australia for the first time in 15 years for two nights at the Opera House Forecourt.

Led by Jarvis Cocker, the Mercury Prize-winning group will perform hits from their career including tracks from their 1996 album Different Class (which includes “Common People”), alongside material from their 2025 album _More_—their first studio release in 24 years.

When: Friday 6 & Saturday 7 March 2026, gates 6pm
Where: Forecourt, Sydney Opera House
Cost: $159.90 + booking fee | Book tickets

Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek

German-Turkish vocalist and bağlama player Derya Yıldırım leads this band blending Anatolian folk, 70s psychedelia and funk. The group features French musicians Graham Mushnik (keys) and Antonin Voyant (guitar/bass), plus Berlin-based South African drummer Helen Wells.

They’ll perform songs from their 2025 album Yarın Yoksa, produced by Leon Michels (El Michels Affair, Wu-Tang Clan).

When: Thursday 12 March 2026, 9pm
Where: Utzon Room, Sydney Opera House
Cost: $69.90 + booking fee | Book tickets

Shanghai Symphony Orchestra

Asia’s oldest orchestra, founded in 1879, returns to Sydney for the first time in 30 years as part of their 2026 tour of Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Led by Music Director Long Yu, the Sydney program features selections from Elliot Leung’s ten-movement suite Chinese Kitchen: A Feast of Flavours — each piece inspired by a traditional Chinese dish — alongside Tchaikovsky’s Variations on a Rococo Theme performed by cellist Jian Wang.

Pianist Serena Wang makes her Australasian debut on the Melbourne leg of the tour.

When: Sunday 15 March 2026, 5pm
Where: Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House
Cost: From $69 + booking fee | Book tickets

Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra: Handel, Mozart & Mahler

The KPO opens their 2026 concert year with three big works — Handel’s Royal Fireworks Suite, Mozart’s Piano Concerto No.20 in D minor featuring Australian pianist Vatche Jambazian, and Mahler’s Symphony No.1 “The Titan.” Led by chief conductor Paul Terracini.

When: Sunday 15 March 2026, 3pm
Where: Concourse Concert Hall, Chatswood
Cost: Standard $55 | Concession $45 | Child $20 | Family $125 | Book tickets

Cinema

Catch the latest blockbusters and acclaimed independent films at Sydney’s diverse cinemas and unique outdoor screenings this March.

The Best of The Best: Stories From The Edge

A one-off free screening of a new documentary celebrating 40 years of Rev Bill Crews’ work with Sydney’s homeless and vulnerable.

The 90-minute film draws from his long-running online series Stories From the Edge, filmed over 13 years on the streets of Sydney. Crews founded the Exodus Foundation (now the Rev Bill Crews Foundation) and has been working at Ashfield for four decades. Free but seats are limited.

When: Tuesday 10 March 2026, 7pm
Where: Event Cinemas George Street, Sydney
Cost: Free | Book at trybooking.com/DGGCC

MOV’IN BED

MOV’IN BED, the world’s largest outdoor bed cinema, is back for a summer-long season! Barangaroo’s Harbour Park will transform into a movie lover’s paradise, where you can sink into one of 160 luxurious beds, complete with pillows and blankets, while enjoying a breathtaking sunset over the city skyline.

When: 28 November 2025 – 05 April 2026
Where: Harbour Park, Barangaroo

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.

When: 3 March – 5 April 2026
Where: Palace Central, Palace Verona, Palace Norton Street, The Chauvel Cinema, Roseville Cinema and Hayden Orpheum Cremorne. More information and tickets from 5 Feb.

Serbian Film Festival Sydney

Australia’s premier showcase of Serbian cinema returns with five new contemporary films plus the 1960s cult classic ‘Love and Fashion’ from the Yugoslav Kinoteka Archives. Now in its 21st year, this celebration of Serbian culture and filmmaking brings the latest from Belgrade to Sydney screens.

When: 19 February to 1 March 2026
Where: HOYTS Entertainment Quarter l See the program

Art and Exhibitions

Ngurrara Canvas II – Art Gallery of NSW

One of the largest Aboriginal paintings ever made, the 80 square metre Ngurrara Canvas II makes its final appearance outside the artists’ Country — there are no plans for it to travel again.

Created in 1997 by Western Desert artists for presentation to the National Native Title Tribunal, the floor canvas will be accompanied by a special public performance by traditional owners and two dance troupes travelling to Sydney for the occasion.

When: 14 March – 14 June 2026
Where: Art Gallery of NSW
Cost: Free

Gabriel Chaile: Clay Oven – White Bay Power Station

Argentinian artist Gabriel Chaile has hand-built a monumental adobe clay oven on-site at White Bay Power Station.

During the opening weekend and other key moments throughout the Biennale, the oven will be fired up to cook food for visitors in collaboration with Sydney’s Andina Peruvian Cuisine.

When: Opening weekend 14-15 March, plus selected dates
Where: White Bay Power Station
Cost: Free (registration required)

Ema Shin: Handwoven Heart – Chau Chak Wing Museum

When: 14 March – 14 June 2026
Where: Chau Chak Wing Museum, University of Sydney
Cost: Free

Biennale Opening Weekend Artist Talks

Free spotlight talks run across the opening weekend, with artists presenting alongside their own works. Confirmed speakers include Natalie Davey, Edgar Calel, Carmen Glynn-Braun and Ángel Poyón.

When: 14-15 March 2026
Where: Various Biennale venues
Cost: Free

Australian National Maritime Museum: Navy 125

The Australian National Maritime Museum marks 125 years of the Australian Navy with a year-long program kicking off in March. The Navy 125 exhibition opens 28 February, covering people and events that have shaped the Navy from its earliest days through to today — stories of service, sacrifice and life at sea.

On 1 March — the anniversary of the Navy’s creation in 1901 — the entire museum opens free to the public, with Navy personnel on site, naval vessels to explore and hands-on activities throughout the day.

When: Exhibition from 28 February | Open Day 1 March 2026
Where: Australian National Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour
Cost: Open Day free | sea.museum

Michaela Gleave: Event Horizon – Artspace

Australian conceptual artist Michaela Gleave’s first major solo exhibition in Australia opens at Artspace in March. Working with light, sound, mist, glitter, inflatable objects and atmospheric conditions, Gleave creates immersive environments that sit somewhere between science and art.

Event Horizon draws on astrophysics and quantum physics to explore the limits of what we can observe and know — the exhibition title refers to the boundary around a black hole beyond which nothing can be retrieved. Four new bodies of work spread across five interconnected zones, with an ongoing live performance series running throughout the season.

When: 6 March – 7 June 2026 | Opening event Thursday 5 March, 6pm
Where: Artspace, Sydney

Food and drink

March brings food and wine lovers together at festivals across Sydney, celebrating local produce and regional wines.

Sparkling Wahroonga Food + Wine Festival

The team behind the popular Wahroonga Food & Wine Festival returns with a sparkling-focused event at Wahroonga Park. This free-entry community festival brings together 30 NSW wineries, 11 artisan distilleries, a local craft brewer, and gourmet food vendors, all with live music in the park.

The event welcomes all ages. You can purchase tasting packages on the day from the tasting ticket marquee, starting at $39.50 (includes one branded festival glass and five tasting tickets).

When: Sunday 1 March 2026, 11am-5pm
Where: Wahroonga Park, Coonanbarra Road, Wahroonga
Cost: Free entry; tasting packages from $39.50 | More details

Mardi Cha at The Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre

The Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre transforms their monthly yum cha into Mardi Cha for Sydney’s biggest celebration. Hosted by Jackie Daniels, this two-day event kicks off on Sunday 1st March from 11am–4pm, serving as the ultimate recovery feast after Mardi Gras night.

Settle in with the specialty “Berocca Breeze” cocktail whilst a vinyl DJ plays from 4pm. The celebration extends into Monday 2nd March with their “Operation: Sickie” campaign—49% off your bill if you extend the long weekend.

When: Sunday 1st March, 11am–4pm (DJ from 4pm) & Monday 2nd March
Where: The Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre, Chippendale
Bookings: Directly on their site

Sport and Outdoors

From high-octane motorsports to outdoor adventures, Sydney offers plenty of opportunities to get active and enjoy the beautiful March weather.

NRL Vegas Watch Parties

The NRL kicks off its Las Vegas round on Sunday 1 March and several Sydney venues are making a day of it.

Club Central Menai has footy platters, happy hour drinks during the Dragons vs Bulldogs game ($6 pints, $7 wines), and a chance to win Sharks season tickets or a trip to NRL Vegas 2027.

Solotel pubs across the Eastern Suburbs, Inner West and Western Sydney — including Paddo Inn, The Clock, The Golden Sheaf, The Woodstock, The Albion and The Sackville — are running drinks specials across the round.

When: Sunday 1 March 2026 from 11am
Where: Check the Solotel website for individual venues

AFC Women’s Asian Cup – Sydney

Sydney hosts 11 matches of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup across Stadium Australia and Western Sydney Stadium, including the Final on 21 March. The world’s top women’s football teams go head-to-head throughout the tournament — and with the Final in Sydney, tickets are moving fast.

Sydney Match Schedule

3 March – DPR Korea v Uzbekistan, Western Sydney Stadium
3 March – China PR v Bangladesh, Western Sydney Stadium
6 March – Bangladesh v DPR Korea, Western Sydney Stadium
6 March – Uzbekistan v China PR, Western Sydney Stadium
8 March – Australia v Korea Republic, Stadium Australia
9 March – DPR Korea v China PR, Western Sydney Stadium
10 March – India v Chinese Taipei, Western Sydney Stadium

When: 3–21 March 2026
Where: Stadium Australia & Western Sydney Stadium
Cost: Tickets via the AFC website

AFC Women’s Asian Cup: Matildas Watch Parties

The Matildas play in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup throughout March, and eight Solotel pubs across Sydney are showing every match live.

All venues have $12 margaritas during Matildas games, and The Clock in Surry Hills is offering a free margarita for the first Matildas goal of every game (limited to 100 per match — register in advance).

When: 1–29 March 2026
Bookings recommended at individual venues.

Jacksons on George – F1 Rooftop Week

Jacksons’ rooftop is going full Formula 1 for Australian Grand Prix week, with live screenings of Practice 2, Qualifying and the Main Race on the big screen.

There are also F1 driving simulators running all week for a timed lap experience, plus Veuve Clicquot by the glass and 2 Vodka Red Bulls for $30 if you need something to calm the nerves.

Where: Jacksons on George Rooftop, Sydney CBD
When: Monday 2 – Sunday 8 March
Cost: Free entry (drinks and food at venue prices)

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.

When: March 27-28 2026
Where: Sydney Motorsport Park l More details

Regional Events in NSW March

Great Southern Nights

NSW’s premier live music series returns with 300+ gigs across 120 venues. Features Missy Higgins, King Stingray, Alison Wonderland, Budjerah, The Cat Empire, Lime Cordiale, Birds of Tokyo and more performing across Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong and regional NSW.

When: TBC
Where: Various venues across NSW Including Inner & Western Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, Central Coast, Hunter Valley, Byron Bay, Broken Hill, Orange, Tamworth, Tilba and Bathurst
Cost: Various – check website for individual show prices Some shows already sold out

A Day Well Spent: Jazz and Blues – Berry NSW

The historic South Coast village of Berry is two hours from Sydney and well worth a longer stay. As part of its Extend the Weekend live music series, the Jazz and Blues themed weekend brings touring acts and regional talent to venues across the village on Thursday 19 and Sunday 22 March.

All live music is free to venues, though bookings are required at some. Full lineup announced closer to the date.

When: Thursday 19 & Sunday 22 March 2026
Where: Various venues, Berry I More info: extendtheweekend.berry.org.au

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.

When: 13-15 March 2026
Where: Airport Road Albion Park Rail 
Cost: from $60 for a day pass or $95 for a weekend 

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: 20-21 March 2026
Where: Camden Showground
Cost: Tickets from $8-32

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.

Where: Katoomba (Festival precinct bounded by Lurline, Merriwa, Ada and Waratah Streets)
When: 13-15 March 2026 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. Luddenham Country Show

The 120th annual Luddenham Country Show offers a fun carnival for the whole family. Live bands, rides, face-painting, showbags and festival food (costs vary).

Where: Luddenham Showground
When: 28 February – 1 March 2026
Entry: adults $15, kids $10, family pass $40 (2 adults & up to 4 kids)

Plan ahead and check out what’s happening this April and May. Oh and if you hit a patch of rain we have a list of ways to stay busy and dry.