CRAVE SYDNEY 2009 RAN FROM 1-31 OCTOBER AND WILL BE BACK IN OCTOBER 2010. SEE PAST EVENT DETAILS BELOW, OR CHECK OUT THE PHOTO GALLERY
Crave Sydney is all about celebrating Sydney’s outdoor lifestyle. It’s about breaking out of winter and jumping into the sunny Spring season with gusto!
It weaves vibrant events around Sydney’s unique villages, landscapes and architecture giving everyone the opportunity to enjoy the Harbour in ways that don’t form part of the daily commute! You can walk with thousands for charity across the city’s bridges, catch a ferry to unseen islands, dance to Latino bands at Darling Harbour or see outdoor art installations in Hyde Park.
Hop off the couch this October - use My Crave Planner to help you soak up outdoor Sydney!
Darling Harbour Fiesta: Opening Night Darling Harbour Fiesta
Dates:
2 October 2009
Venue:
Darling Harbour
The party starts on the Fiesta’s opening night, with double Grammy winners and Colombian music icons Aterciopelados. Led by singer/songwriter Andre Echeverri and bass player Hector Buitrago, Aterciopelados play infectious Latin music that ...
Darling Harbour Fiesta: Day One Darling Harbour Fiesta
Dates:
3 October 2009
Venue:
Darling Harbour
It’s a worldwide mix on Fiesta Saturday. Exclusive to Fiesta, international special guests Bailatino from Venezuela offer some true rough edge Salsa. Sydney’s 11 piece I Like It Like That Orchestra will have you ripping up the dance ...
Island Hopper Sydney Harbour Island Hopping
Dates:
3 - 4 October 2009, 10 - 11 October 2009, 17 - 18 October 2009
Venue:
Departs from Wharf 6, Circular Quay
This October, grab your friends and family and be surprised by what’s hiding on Sydney Harbour! Sydney’s iconic Harbour islands will be open to explore, discover and share, revealing Sydney’s diverse natural and cultural heri ...
Darling Harbour Fiesta: Day Two Darling Harbour Fiesta
Dates:
4 October 2009
Venue:
Darling Harbour
Dance your way through the long weekend as the 13 member Mi Tierra play modern rhythms such as salsa, meringue, mambo, bomba, cha cha and the latest Timba Cubana and Cuban singer Gonzalo Porta and the Sydney Salsa All Stars perform the Cuban & Pu ...
Darling Harbour Fiesta: Day Three Darling Harbour Fiesta
Dates:
5 October 2009
Venue:
Darling Harbour
Featuring Soul Sacrifice’s tribute concert to one of the greatest guitarists in history - Carlos Santana - at Tumbalong Park, the Fiesta’s final day puts paid to the idea of a boring Monday! The day includes the 11 highly skilled mu ...
World's Funniest Island Day One World's Funniest Island Comedy Festival
Dates:
17 October 2009
Venue:
Cockatoo Island, departs from Kings Street Wharf.
Saturday gets the laughs rolling with a breakfast smorgasbord of comedy talent on the mainstage building up to a big bang of headline acts around midday plus peak shows in the evening. Our advice - if you want to suck the island dry, get there early ...
World's Funniest Island Day Two World's Funniest Island Comedy Festival
Dates:
18 October 2009
Venue:
Cockatoo Island, departs from Kings Street Wharf.
After a few hours overnight to catch your breath, the laughs resume at 11 am. Many of Saturday’s performers are back for more and are joined by some exclusive Sunday acts. Round out the weekend with yet more wicked humour. Exclusive Sunday act ...
Tea Dance Sydney Harbour Island Hopping
Dates:
22 October 2009
Venue:
Rodd Island
On 22 October, the young at heart can take a trip down memory lane and dance the time away to a seven-piece dance orchestra at Rodd Island’s remarkable dance hall. The two-hour Dances will begin at 1.30pm and 4pm. Jitterbugs can enjoy af ...
Breakfast on the Bridge Breakfast on the Bridge
Dates:
25 October 2009
Venue:
Sydney Harbour Bridge
The World's Most Dazzling Picnic. The spotlight will be on Sydney as its most famous landmark is transformed into the world's most spectacular picnic venue. Get ready to pack your rug and picnic basket as the bridge deck is l ...
Seven Bridges Walk Seven Bridges Walk
Dates:
25 October 2009
Venue:
There are seven starting points along the route.
The Seven Bridges Walk, on Sunday 25 October, is a free and active way to see the best Sydney Harbour has to offer. This community walking event takes advantage of the city’s awesome bridges, circling Sydney’s Harbour clockwise from ...
The Perfect Picnic Sydney Harbour Island Hopping
Dates:
25 October 2009
Venue:
Clark Island
If the idea of an afternoon hanging out with your mates on one of Sydney’s harbour islands grabs you, the Perfect Picnic is for you. Laid back beats from DJ Lady Tre will set the mood for an afternoon chilling on Clark Island. The Perfect Picn ...
Art & About Free Launch Art & About
Dates:
1 October 2009
Venue:
Hyde Park North
The 2009 Art & About launches on Thursday October 1 from 5:30pm to 8pm and anyone can come along and join the opening night festivities in Hyde Park including an Aboriginal Smoking Ceremony and announcement of the Sydney Life Photography Prize. ...
Laneways - By George! Art & About
Dates:
1 - 25 October 2009
Venue:
8 Laneways off George Street
Discover new and unexpected worlds as you wander the hidden network of inter‐connected laneways in Sydney’s CBD. Eight exciting art installation projects not only enliven these urban spaces, they also challenge us to think about our future. Wi ...
Open Gallery Art & About
Dates:
1 - 25 October 2009
Venue:
Various
This year’s Open Gallery, Nothing Is Lost – Nothing Is Nothing – We Are Not Nothing, features 10 striking new works from Aboriginal artists living in NSW on street banner poles throughout the City. The exhibtion is presented in ass ...
Sydney Life Art & About
Dates:
1 - 25 October 2009
Venue:
Central walkway of Hyde Park North
From October 1 to 25, the central walkway of Hyde Park North becomes an outdoor gallery showcasing Sydney Life, a large format photography exhibition. One of the most popular events in Art & About, this stunning outdoor exhibition of 22 la ...
Uncover Oxford Street Art & About
Dates:
1 - 25 October 2009
Venue:
Various
Uncover Oxford Street celebrates one of Sydney’s most loved boulevards with intriguing art and performances in a vacant shop front, music from some of Sydney’s most exciting new artists, photography and jazz, gallery tours, and a chance t ...
Art & About BBQ Madness! Art & About
Dates:
3 October 2009
Venue:
Taylor Square North
Come along to the big communal BBQ in Taylor Square North with live entertainment and guest grillers. Don’t forget to make a donation to one of the friendly BGF volunteers. This event is also part of the Sydney International Food Festiva ...
Sydney Morning Herald Growers' Market Sydney International Food Festival
Dates:
3 October 2009
Venue:
Pyrmont Bay Park
The well-loved Sydney Morning Herald Growers' Market kicks off the Sydney International Food Festival on October 3. Welcome in the springtime with sunshine, great coffee and fresh food from over 80 producers offering the best quality products - ...
I Heart Kings Cross Art & About
Dates:
10 - 25 October 2009
Venue:
Fitzroy Gardens
The history of Kings Cross is colourful and full of stories knitted together by its streetscapes, events and characters. The iconic and bohemian landscape of Kings Cross will be celebrated with knitting graffiti by local residents and artists ...
Alexei Sayle World's Funniest Island Comedy Festival
Dates:
17 October 2009
Venue:
Cockatoo Island, departs from Kings Street Wharf.
Britain’s Alexei Sayle was voted top 20 in the Channel Four (UK) 100 greatest stand ups poll. Best known to Australians for his part in The Young Ones, Alexei is back onstage for two exclusive performances for World’s Funniest Island pre ...
Merrick & Rosso World's Funniest Island Comedy Festival
Dates:
17 October 2009
Venue:
Cockatoo Island, departs from Kings Street Wharf.
Nova 96.9 breakfast stars Merrick and Rosso are one of Australia’s great comedy teams with a track record going back to 1996. Known for their syndicated radio programs, network and TV shows, standup comedy tours, DVDs and books, Merrick Watts ...
Scared Weird Little Guys World's Funniest Island Comedy Festival
Dates:
17 October 2009
Venue:
Cockatoo Island, departs from Kings Street Wharf.
The Scared Weird Little Guys have worked together for more than 20 years, winning awards around the world for their unique blend of music and comedy, honed over the course of 4000 plus performances. Since forming in 1990 the duo has delighted audien ...
Allah Made Me Funny World's Funniest Island Comedy Festival
Dates:
17 - 18 October 2009
Venue:
Cockatoo Island, departs from Kings Street Wharf.
An African American, an Indian American and a Palestinian American lift the veil on the funny side of being Muslim in the US. Laugh hard, as they build bridges through humour and understanding. Azhar Usman plays off his American Muslim upbringing an ...
Jane Bussmann World's Funniest Island Comedy Festival
Dates:
17 - 18 October 2009
Venue:
Cockatoo Island, departs from Kings Street Wharf.
Jane Bussmann from South Park, Fast Show and Brass Eye fled Britney’s Hollywood for heady Uganda, land of spies, trustafarians - and, reputedly, a sexy-peacemaker. Investigating war-criminals was an infuriating accident of this hysterical, hea ...
The Goodies World's Funniest Island Comedy Festival
Dates:
17 - 18 October 2009
Venue:
Cockatoo Island, departs from Kings Street Wharf.
The Goodies are back - four years after their sell out “Still Alive” Australian tour. Hosted by The Chaser’s Andrew Hansen, the show features Tim Brooke-Taylor and Graeme Garden live on stage … with Bill Oddie on screen ...
Akmal World's Funniest Island Comedy Festival
Dates:
18 October 2009
Venue:
Cockatoo Island, departs from Kings Street Wharf.
Three of the hottest comics in Australia come in one hilarious package: Jimeoin, Akmal and Arj Barker Being of Arab heritage, Sydney’s Akmal will cover off issues such as Jesus, life in his home town and the rest of Australia. With ...
Arj Barker World's Funniest Island Comedy Festival
Dates:
18 October 2009
Venue:
Cockatoo Island, departs from Kings Street Wharf.
Arj Barker is Dave from the HBO smash hit Flight of the Conchords. And he's has made numerous appearances on late night talk shows, including the Letterman and Conan, as well as starring in his own Comedy Central half hour special. He is a favourite ...
Heath Franklin's Chopper World's Funniest Island Comedy Festival
Dates:
18 October 2009
Venue:
Cockatoo Island, departs from Kings Street Wharf.
Fittingly appearing on the site of Sydney’s own Alcatraz (Cockatoo Island used to be a prison), Heath Franklin’s brilliant comic creation Chopper is back in town for a weekend of hard labour. First seen on The Ronnie Johns Half Hour, Cho ...
Jimeoin World's Funniest Island Comedy Festival
Dates:
18 October 2009
Venue:
Cockatoo Island, departs from Kings Street Wharf.
Jimeoin is one of the hottest comics of his generation. A prolific writer, he has delighted audiences all over the world with his hilarious observational style. Over the last three years Jimeoin has toured the outback as well as playing major ...
Sleek Geeks World's Funniest Island Comedy Festival
Dates:
18 October 2009
Venue:
Cockatoo Island, departs from Kings Street Wharf.
The Sleek Geeks - Adam Spencer and Dr Karl Kruszelnicki - coerce comedy into science, with sledgehammer subtlety - proving you don’t need to be a rocket scientist to be funny. Join the Sleek Geeks as they take you on a fast-talking roller coas ...
Tripod World's Funniest Island Comedy Festival
Dates:
18 October 2009
Venue:
Cockatoo Island, departs from Kings Street Wharf.
Scod, Yon and Gatesy are Tripod - one of the most popular and prolific comedy acts in Australia. Scod is the geeky guitar player with glasses. Gatesy sings well and wants to play guitar. Yon is shorter, weirder and wants to play guitar too - but he& ...
Night Noodle Markets Sydney International Food Festival
Dates:
19 - 23 October 2009, 12 - 16 October 2009
Venue:
Hyde Park North
It wouldn't be springtime in Sydney without the Night Noodle Markets – an authentic Asian hawker market held over two weeks in Hyde Park North. You can enjoy a diverse program of free entertainment while dining in the early evening light ...
Danks Street Festival Art & About
Dates:
25 October 2009
Venue:
Danks Street, Waterloo
With live entertainment, fabulous food, exhibitions, markets and much more, Danks Street Festival is a much loved event on Sydney’s calendar. New for 2009 is the Live Green Kitchen, focusing on cooking with sustainable foods. It's hosted ...
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