If you are traveling through Australia during the month of January consider attending the Sydney Festival. The festival celebrations are held annually in celebration of unique culture and diversity in the new year. The Sydney Festival will begin on the First Night, a night full of music, dance, and spectacular performance. Hundreds of thousands of visitors gather on this night to marvel at the beginning of a three week long celebration. 

The Sydney Festival is known to “define Sydney’s personality”. Such artistic talent as Elvis Costello, Cate Blanchett, and Bjork have attended the unique and spectacular event in past years, guaranteeing many excitement events for years to come. The festival will be held January 7-29, 2012 at various venues around Sydney.

Unique to any vacation, the Sydney Festival will offer endless events for free, catering to every travel itinerary and budget. Consider attending the Black Capital Family and Culture Day on January 8 at the Sydney Festival for a fantastic entertainment experience. If you are one for musical entertainment consider attending the Sydney Symphony performance at the Royal Botanical Garden. 

What: The Sydney Festival
When: January 7-29, 2012
Where: Sydney, Austrailia
URL: http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2012/

Recommended Hotel: Medina Executive Sydney Central