January 10 – January 31
This first night of the Sydney Festival will feature international stars on The Domain’s main stage, global beats in Angel Place, a romantic wonderland in Hyde Park and a celebration of dance in Martin Place. There’ll be road closures to help you enjoy the fun.
T 8248 6500 or Sydney Festival.
January 26
Celebrate Australia’s love for the automobile at Sydney’s largest outdoor display of vintage, veteran and classic cars. Motorcycles and commercial and military vehicles will also be proudly on display.
Visit NRMA Motorfest.
December 1 – February 22
Distinctive photographs document iconic Bondi Beach during the late ’30s and early ’40s and feature parading lifesavers, leisure seekers in the latest beach fashions and astonishing gymnastic feats known as ‘beachobatics’. State Library of NSW Galleries, Sydney.
T 9273 1414 or State Library of NSW.
January 12 – February 21
Expect to see more than a dozen premiere and preview screenings, as well as the best current and recent releases with the city as a stunning backdrop. The 2008 season was a sell-out, so get in quick! Mrs Macquaries Point. Visit St George Open Air Cinema.
January 30 – March 28
Every Friday and Saturday night, Taronga Zoo will put on a show featuring the likes of Marcia Hines taking part in a high-energy dance extravaganza, or Bjorn Again playing all your favourite ABBA hits. Taronga Zoo, Mosman. T 1800 675 875 or Twilight at Taronga.
February 5 – 8
Fans of the award-winning BBC TV series Top Gear will be left breathless by the live version of the TV show. See amazing special effects and driving sequences performed by some of the world’s best precision drivers. Acer Arena, Sydney. For the full range of tickets, visit Top Gear Live.
Sydney
