Festivals in Australia

Australia is a colorful country, which celebrates different kinds of events and festivals, throughout the year. The Australian festivals are a huge tourist draw throughout the year. Some of the well known festivals in Australia are Sydney festival, Isotopia festival, Brisbane festival, National Multicultural Festival and Adelaid Bank Festival of Arts.

Australian Festivals:

Different kinds of events and festivals are celebrated in Australia. You can be a part of cultural events, sports events, film festivals, art events and food festivals in this country. Whole year round, the country celebrates some festival or the other.

Cultural festivals in Australia:

Australia has a rich cultural background. It celebrates various festivals, some of which are:

National Multicultural Festival- Canberra: This is an annual event, which is celebrated with various cultural programs in the month of February. Both group and individual performances in music and dance, takes place during this festival.

Ten Days on the Island- Tasmania: Ten Days on the Island is a biennial event, which is celebrated with great pomp and show in Tasmania. It is celebrated with cultural events like, dance, music and drama. It is celebrated in the month of March and April.

Sydney Festival: Sydney Festival is one of the most renowned festivals of Australia. It is an annual cultural event, which first took place in the year 1977.

Darwin Festival: Darwin festival is held in the month of August. It is marked by special programs like, music concerts, tribal dances and other activities.

Chinese New Year: Chinese New Year is one of the most important celebrations in Australia. It is celebrated in the month of February. Different events are held to celebrate the New Year. The Chinese Australian community participates in the traditional customs like carrying ‘The Millennium Dai Loong Dragon’through the streets of Melbourne.

Art festivals in Australia:

Australia hosts several well known art festivals during the year. Some of the art festivals in this country are stated below:

Melbourne International Arts Festival:

Adelaide Bank Festival of Arts

Perth International Arts Festival

Adelaide Festival of the Arts

This Is Not Art

Folk Festivals in Australia:

You will love to attend some of the amazing folk festivals in Australia, some of which gives a glimpse of its rich cultural and traditional background.

1.Illawarra Folk Festival- New South Wales

2.Uranquinty Folk Festival- New South Wales

3.Cygnet Folk Festival- Tasmania

4.Cobargo Folk Festival- New South Wales

5.National Folk Festival- Canberra

6.Woodford Folk Festival- Queensland

7.Yungaburra Folk Festival- Queensland

Australian Film festivals:

Some of the prominent film festivals are held in this country. You can watch renowned movies and some rare ones too during these film festivals.

Short & Sweet - Sydney

1.Flickerfest International Short Film Festival - Sydney

2.Adelaide Film Festival - Adelaide

3.Melbourne International Film Festival - Melbourne

4.Revelation Film Festival - Perth

5.Sydney Film Festival – Sydney

6.Sony Tropfest - National

Sport festivals in Australia:

Australians love to indulge in sports. The country hosts amazing races and championships during the year.

Melbourne Cup Carnival:

Spring Racing Festival:

Australian Open Tennis Championship:

Australian Grand Prix Formula 1

You can be a part of these exciting festivals in Australia and take back great memories of the vibrant Australian celebrations.

Last updated on 11/11/2010