Sydney in February 2025 is packed with a variety of exciting events across different categories. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what’s happening and what to do:

Pop Culture, Markets and Community Events:
Concerts and Music:
Art and Exhibitions:
Festivals and Special Events:
Theatre, Performance and Musicals:
Sporting Events:
Food, Drink and Fun:
Conference and Expos:
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Pop Culture, Markets, and Community Events

1. Sydney Lunar New Year Festival
   • Date: February 1–15, 2025
   • Venue: Various locations across Sydney
   • Details: Celebrate the Year of the Snake with cultural performances, markets, and traditional festivities.
2. Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
   • Date: February 14 – March 2, 2025
   • Venue: Oxford Street and various locations
   • Details: Annual pride parade and festival celebrating the LGBTQ+ community with vibrant events and performances.
3. Night Noodle Markets
   • Date: February 10–26, 2025
   • Venue: Hyde Park, Sydney
   • Details: A bustling Asian street food festival with various vendors and entertainment.
4. Chinese New Year Dragon Boat Races
   • Date: February 21–22, 2025
   • Venue: Darling Harbour
   • Details: Traditional dragon boat races celebrating Lunar New Year, featuring colorful boats and enthusiastic teams.
5. St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival
   • Date: February 8, 2025
   • Venue: Sydney College of the Arts, Rozelle
   • Details: Indie music festival featuring local and international artists.

Concerts and Music

1. Luke Combs – What You See Is What You Get Tour
   • Date: February 1, 2025
   • Venue: Stadium Australia
   • Details: Country music star Luke Combs performs live with special guests Jordan Davis and Mitchell Tenpenny.
2. Kylie Minogue – Tension II World Tour
   • Date: February 20, 2025
   • Venue: Qudos Bank Arena
   • Details: Pop icon Kylie Minogue returns to Sydney as part of her world tour, performing hits from her new album.
3. Mayday – #5525 Live Tour
   • Date: February 22, 2025
   • Venue: Stadium Australia
   • Details: Taiwanese rock band Mayday brings their energetic live show to Sydney.
4. Tyler Childers Live in Concert
   • Date: February 11, 2025
   • Venue: Hordern Pavilion
   • Details: American singer-songwriter Tyler Childers performs his unique blend of country and bluegrass.
5. Billie Marten Live
   • Date: February 15, 2025
   • Venue: Metro Theatre
   • Details: British folk singer Billie Marten showcases her soulful melodies in an intimate setting.

Art and Exhibitions

1. Biennale of Sydney
   • Date: February 7 – June 8, 2025
   • Venue: Art Gallery of New South Wales and other venues
   • Details: Major contemporary art exhibition featuring artists from around the world.
2. Sculpture by the Sea
   • Date: February 20 – March 9, 2025
   • Venue: Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk
   • Details: Annual outdoor sculpture exhibition along Sydney’s scenic coastline.
3. Archibald Prize Exhibition
   • Date: February 14 – March 29, 2025
   • Venue: Art Gallery of New South Wales
   • Details: Prestigious portraiture prize showcasing contemporary Australian artists.
4. Sydney Modern Art Fair
   • Date: February 27 – March 1, 2025
   • Venue: Carriageworks
   • Details: International art fair featuring galleries and artists from the Asia-Pacific region.
5. Australian Life Photography Exhibition
   • Date: February 10–28, 2025
   • Venue: Hyde Park, Sydney
   • Details: Outdoor exhibition showcasing the finalists of the Australian Life photography competition.

Festivals and Special Events

1. Sydney Chinese New Year Festival
   • Date: February 1–15, 2025
   • Venue: Various locations
   • Details: Celebrations include markets, performances, and cultural activities to welcome the Lunar New Year.
2. Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
   • Date: February 14 – March 2, 2025
   • Venue: Oxford Street and various locations
   • Details: Annual pride parade and festival celebrating the LGBTQ+ community with vibrant events and performances.
3. St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival
   • Date: February 8, 2025
   • Venue: Sydney College of the Arts, Rozelle
   • Details: Indie music festival featuring local and international artists.

Theatre, Performance, and Musicals

1. The Phantom of the Opera
   • Date: February 5–28, 2025
   • Venue: Sydney Opera House
   • Details: The timeless musical returns to Sydney, showcasing a tale of love and mystery beneath the Paris Opera House.
2. Hamilton
   • Date: February 10–March 15, 2025
   • Venue: Lyric Theatre, Sydney
   • Details: The award-winning musical about the life of American founding father Alexander Hamilton.
3. Sydney Theatre Company – February Season
   • Date: Throughout February 2025
   • Venue: Roslyn Packer Theatre, Walsh Bay
   • Details: A selection of contemporary and classic plays performed by Australia’s leading theatre company.

Sporting Events

1. NRL All Stars Match
   • Date: February 15, 2025
   • Venue: CommBank Stadium, Parramatta
   • Details: An annual rugby league match celebrating Indigenous and Māori cultures.
2. Sydney Sevens
   • Date: February 28 – March 1, 2025
   • Venue: Bankwest Stadium
   • Details: A fast-paced rugby sevens tournament featuring teams from around the world.

Food, Drink, and Fun

1. Night Noodle Markets
   • Date: February 10–26, 2025
   • Venue: Hyde Park, Sydney
   • Details: A bustling Asian street food festival with various vendors and entertainment.
2. Taste of Sydney Festival
   • Date: February 20–23, 2025
   • Venue: Centennial Parklands
   • Details: A culinary festival featuring Sydney’s top restaurants, chefs, and gourmet producers.

Conferences and Expos

1. Reed Gift Fairs Sydney
   • Date: February 15–18, 2025
   • Venue: ICC Sydney, Darling Harbour
   • Details: Australia’s premier trading platform for buyers and sellers in the gift and homewares industry.
2. Sydney’s Wedding Expo
   • Date: February 2, 2025
   • Venue: Sydney Showground
   • Details: Annual wedding expo featuring a wide range of wedding suppliers and services.

These events provide a well-rounded look at Sydney’s offerings in February and capture the cultural diversity and vibrancy of Sydney throughout February 2025, with a blend of concerts, art, community events, and festivals.
For more events and details, you can explore the sites below.

Want more What’s On details?

1. • Sydney Expert for a variety of cultural events, concerts, and performances.
   • Songkick for detailed listings of concerts and music performances.
   • Time Out for information on art exhibitions, markets, and festivals.
   • New Idea for events such as candlelight concerts and other entertainment options.
   • All Events for a wide range of events including expos, workshops, and parties.
   • Sydney.com for a comprehensive overview of activities and attractions in Sydney.
   • Sydney Point for information on the Sydney Science Festival and other educational events.
   • Ellaslist for upcoming musicals and theatre productions .
   • Headout for a summary of major events and festivals.
   • Humantix for Eclectic, Community and Cultural events.
   • Sydney Symphony Orchestra for Information about their performances.
   • Dance Life for movement inspired cultural events.

These sources provide a comprehensive view of what to expect in Sydney throughout February 2025. The eclectic mix of events ensures there is something for everyone in Sydney in this New Year.

Whether you’re into music, fashion, food, or art, the city’s vibrant scene has you covered.