Sydney is home to hundreds of different exciting events and hidden gems to uncover. Whether you’re on an overseas adventure, or a Sydneysider yourself, these experiences, exhibitions and cultural nights will fit every interest.
We’ve compiled the top events across Sydney for February, with 10 stand out events, and a spotlight into 3 we think are definitely worth a train or bus trip for.
Looking for more events across Australia? Every month, we compile our What’s On page, filled with regional events and experiences to discover. Never miss a festival, theatre production or community celebration again!
Top events in Sydney this month
Will you be going to the movies, trying out a new cuisine or celebrating the diverse community that Sydney is known for? Here’s our top 10 events we think you’ll love to partake in this February:
| Event | Location | Date and time | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mardi Gras Festival: ECSTATICA! | Various locations across Sydney | February 13- March 1 | Don’t miss out on the world-renowned Mardi Gras parade on March 1st. |
| Tropfest 2026 | Centennial Park | February 22 | Screening begins at sundown! |
| Le Marche French Markets | Entertainment Quarter | March 8 | 45 artisan stalls bring the spirit of France to life. |
| Sydney Streets | Redfern St, Stanley St and Harris St | Every Saturday in March | Indulge in community celebrations with a street party! |
| Sunset Sessions | Cockatoo Island | February 21 – April 4 | Watch live artists perform as the sun goes down. |
| Water Lantern Festival | Mount Annan Botanic Gardens | February 21 | Write down your hopes, love and dreams and send it out onto the water. |
| KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix | Sydney Harbour | February 28 – March 1 | High-speed racing in Sydney’s most iconic location. |
| Lakemba Nights | Lakemba | February 19 – March 15 | A vibrant, global food bazaar that takes place in the month of Ramadan. |
| Moonlight Cinema | Centennial Park | Until April 5 | Watch new releases, Oscar nominees and family favourites on the big screen outdoors. |
1. Mardi Gras Festival: Ecstatica!
When: 13 February – 1 March
Where: Various venues across Sydney
Described as an act of euphoric rebellion, the 48th Annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival is full of colour, fun and most of all, celebration. Ecstatica is the theme for this year, a ‘full-body act of queer defiance’. Explore theatre events, educational talks, dance parties, and of course, the brillant Mardi Gras parade on March 1.
2. Sydney Streets
When: Saturdays, from 7 March – 28 March
Where: Redfern St, Stanley St and Harris St
Bring your friends and family to celebrate community with closed street parties on some of the busiest streets in Sydney. With food pop-ups, live music, entertainers and kids activities galore, the whole family will enjoy visiting a new neighbourhood for the day.
3. Lakemba Nights
When: 19 February – 15 March
Where: Lakemba
Haldon Street in Lakemba will once again turn into a bazaar filled with stalls, delicious smells and tasty treats to try. Originally centred around the Festival of Eid, as a way for the Muslim community to break their fast together, this market has quickly grown. Try traditional treats of knafeh, kulfi and fresh sugarcane juice!
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