Sydney Events in January

Sydney events are aplenty in January. The month is packed with entertainment and things to do in the city.

And that's how it should be. It is summer, it is the holiday season and beach time. So lots of fun.

But if you want more than just going to the beach, here's a glimpse into some of the things to do in Sydney in the first month of the year.

• Sydney Festival
• Australia Day
• Exhibitions
• Open Air Movies

Sydney Festival

The Festival is on for three weeks and comes with both free and ticketed big events.

The popular stage in the Domain

The free ones include the traditional concerts in the Domain. In 2011 they are rock and classic music:

• Los Lobos, the famous American Latino band, on 15 January
• Sydney Symphony and Sydney Philharmonia with Midsummer Night's Dream and Romeo and Juliet on 22 January

Two other venues, the Parrammata Park and the International Regatta Centre in Penrith host free outdoor performances by the Australian Chamber Orchestra and Sydney Dance Company on the 21 and 23 January.

Beck's Festival Bar, near the Hyde Park Barracks Museum is the place to be if you want to listen to various bands, or party with your friends.

In addition there are many shows, talks, theatrical performance, exhibitions. The Festival makes January the best time to be in Sydney.

Australia Day

On 26 January, crodws flock to the City and Harbour to celebrate. The event starts with an Aboriginal ceremony and continues with music, dance, cultural shows at various museums and lots of entertainment.

Colorful old ferries race in the harbour Ferrython from Circular Quay to Shark Island. There are boat parades and a sailing regatta before spectacular fireworks in the Darling Harbour conclude the day.

Sydney Events - Exhibitions

The NSW Art Gallery is temporary home to the terracotta warriors. The exhibition is open until 13 March.

Annie Leibovitz exhibition banner on the Museum of Contemporary Art Building

Until 27 March 2011, the Museum of Contemporary Art features a photography collection of the famous celebrities photographer, Annie Leibovitz.

Open Air Movies

Feel like watching the latest movie or a box office success while looking at the Harbour Bridge? You can, if you bought tickets for St.George Open Air Cinema at Mrs Macquaries Point, in the Royal Botanic Gardens. The outdoor film program in the harbour runs from 12 January every night of the month with the exception of Saturdays.

Open air screen anchored in the water

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