What’s On In Sydney On Australia Day 2025

Tuesday, January 21, 2025
A glimpse of the Australia Day special fireworks show

The 2025 Australia Day program is bigger and better than ever! From dawn till night, Sydney Harbour and its precincts will host a thrilling lineup of events. The harbour is set to steal the spotlight with the Harbourfest, Australia Day Live and a fireworks finale. Spectators can enjoy the big-draw daytime events like the Ferrython, RAAF Roulettes, Maritime Mayhem, Harbour Parade and more, from an Australia Day cruise. For the grand finale, Australia Day Live combines live music, yacht flotillas, watercraft and fireworks — best enjoyed from an evening cruise.

Celebrate Australia Day weekend at Barangaroo with swims at Marrinawi Cove, gelato, acoustic tunes, markets at Hickson Park and a DJ lounge. For family fun, head to the Overseas Passenger Terminal for mazes, inflatable obstacle courses, arcade games and Silent Disco, while The Rocks serves up global dishes at its open-air market. For those unable to make it to the harbour on the 26th, don't worry — the morning ceremony and Australia Day Live will be broadcast live!