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Art Gallery of New South Wales. Credit: Art Gallery of New South Wales, Zan Wimberley
SPRING HAS (ALMOST) SPRUNG!
As we bid farewell to winter’s cool, laidback days and welcome spring’s new beginnings, ’tis the season to hit refresh where inspiration grows and imagination flows across New South Wales.
This week’s Event Spotlight is packed with surprising happenings to level up your grit and wit, with Tough Mudder summoning the country’s fittest to its legendary obstacle course, and the SXSW Sydney festival of innovation assembling the world’s boldest thinkers to disrupt the status quo.
But as you’ll see in our feature, Immerse Yourself in Sydney's Art & Culture, the harbour city celebrates and stokes the imagination all year round, with cutting-edge performances, iconic museums and art galleries revealing the eclectic genius of its inner sanctum.
As it flows on towards Country NSW, creative energy courses through the landscapes and lands on the plate – and you can savour its every sense-igniting flavour as you Feast from Blue Mountains to Orange. Enjoy!
White Rabbit Gallery, Chippendale
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN SYDNEY’S ARTS AND CULTURE
Come alive with the possibilities as you delve into Sydney’s dynamic arts scene and cultural institutions. Feel moved as you immerse in striking contemporary artworks at public and private galleries and take in cutting-edge performances and exhibitions across the city.
Tonic Restaurant, Millthorpe
FEAST FROM BLUE MOUNTAINS TO ORANGE
Uncover a wealth of wining and dining attractions — with great scenery to match — in the two-hour drive from the Blue Mountains west to Orange. From venues with views that feed the soul to dishes made with hyper-local ingredients you can harvest yourself, it’s a trip that ignites all the senses.
Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko by UTMB, Kosciuszko National Park. Credit: Ultra-Trail Kosciusko by UTMB
EVENT SPOTLIGHT
Sydney Contemporary | 5 – 8 September
Sydney Contemporary, Australasia's premier contemporary art fair, returns from 5 – 8 September 2024 with the country's largest and most diverse gathering of local and international galleries. Staged at Carriageworks, one of Australia’s largest creative industry hubs, the Fair welcomes over 80 leading galleries. For more information, click here.
Sydney Marathon | 15 September
In one of the world's most scenic events – the Sydney Marathon – you can walk, skip, or run across the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge, with three distances to choose from: the full marathon, 10km or mini 4.2km run events. Now an Abbott World Marathon Majors candidate race, whether you are an elite athlete, club runner, gym member, or simply someone who enjoys a social walk or jog, there is a run to suit all fitness levels. Register or find out more here.
Tough Mudder | October 12 – 13
Tough Mudder Sydney will be the ultimate playground this October. 5K and 15K options, up to 20 obstacles, plenty of mud and all the mayhem that comes with it. Tough Mudder Sydney is back and as iconic as ever. More mud, more mayhem, and more epic fails. Find out more here.
SXSW Sydney | 14 – 20 October
South by Southwest (SXSW) Sydney is back in October 2024 with the weeklong event bringing together Asia-Pacific’s pre-eminent creative industries across tech and innovation, games, music and screen. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this annual gathering of visionaries, thought leaders and emerging talents in Sydney’s creative hub. Badges are now available to purchase here.
Australian Junior Surfing Titles | 24 November – 1 December
The Australian Junior Surfing Titles will be held in the beautiful city of Wollongong. This pinnacle event is rated at 12,000pts for the first place across all individual divisions and the winners of the U16 & U18 Junior Men & Women will earn a spot on the Irukanjis Team to represent Australia at the ISA World Junior Championships. More information available here.
Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko by UTMB | 28 – 30 November
Oceania's Alpine Ultra-Trail, taking place in Australia's alps, the Snowy Mountains, amongst granite outcrops and snow gum forests, is crafted to create the ultimate runner's high. You’ll come for the epic trails and end up staying a while for a cheeky local brew, a spot of fishing or just relaxing lakeside with family and friends in Australia’s ultimate alpine Playground. Find out more here.
