Australian Fashion Week - Runway shows by leading Australian designers featuring international guests.

Sydney Writers' Festival - Includes panel discussions, lectures and readings by local and overseas authors.

June/July

Sydney Film Festival - Fifteen days of movies from around the globe

August

City To Surf - A popular 14km (9-mile) run that sees around 50,000 participants pound the pavement. From Hyde Park to Bondi Beach

Sydney Design Week - A celebration of design featuring exhibitions, master classes, forums and tours.

September /October

Manly Jazz Festival- Three days of jazz held over the Labour Day weekend.

Good Food Month - Fairs, talks, workshops and markets celebrate Sydney's culinary delights.

Darling Harbour Latin Festival - Latin American and Spanish festival in Darling harbour

November/December

Sculpture By The Sea - A 10-day sculpture exhibition along the Bondi to Bronte coastal walk.

Carols in the Domain

Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race - The world-famous 2,000km (1,240-mile) yacht race departs Sydney Harbour on 26 December.

New Year's Eve -Extravagant and colourful fireworks display over Sydney Harbour.