Spring in NSW (August through November) is packed with real, dated events — from a citywide fun run to Bathurst’s biggest motorsport weekend of the year. Here’s what’s actually on, in date order.
NSW Spring Events Calendar
- 9 August — City2Surf
- 22 August — Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival
- 11 September — Tulip Time Festival, Bowral
- 2 October — Deni Ute Muster, Deniliquin
- 8 October — Bathurst 1000, Mount Panorama
- 16 October — Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi
- 30 October — Grafton Jacaranda Festival
- 7 November — A Day on the Green
- 29 August — Sydney Marathon
- 3 October — NRL Grand Final
A Few Highlights
City2Surf kicks off spring with Sydney’s famous 14km fun run from the CBD to Bondi. Bathurst 1000 remains the biggest date on the Australian motorsport calendar. Sculpture by the Sea turns the Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk into a free outdoor gallery for three weeks. Grafton Jacaranda Festival times its celebrations to the town’s famous purple-flowering trees, which bloom through late October and November.
Dates for annual events can shift slightly year to year — click through to each event’s page for the most current confirmed dates and details.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the biggest NSW event in spring?
Bathurst 1000 in October is one of the biggest single events on the calendar, alongside City2Surf in August.