What to do in Sydney this March
SYDNEY GAY & LESBIAN MARDI GRAS – 5th March 2016
Join 10,000 fabulous people as they unite for a glittering explosion of pride in the heart of Sydney’s gay and lesbian district.
Born from a single night of political protest in 1978, the true Mardi Gras spirit lives on 38 years later, bringing the city to a standstill with hundreds and thousands lining the streets in support of equality, pride and a dazzling spectacle of sparkles and self-expression.
The Parade joyously celebrates just how far we have come, and accepts the challenge of the journey ahead.
EVENT DETAILS
Saturday 5th March 2016
7:00pm – 10:30pm
Oxford Street & Flinders Street, Darlinghurst NSW
http://www.mardigras.org.au/2016-festival-event-guide/sydney-gay-and-lesbian-mardi-gras-parade
Taste Of Sydney – 10th – 13th March 2016-02-23
Taste of Sydney is a stunning celebration of Sydney’s unique and progressive dining scene. Over four indulgent days the city’s latest, greatest and hottest restaurants will each fashion together 3-4 exquisite signature dishes in ‘taste’ sized portions, allowing you to create your dream tasting menu at the ultimate foodie festival.
Choose dishes from Sydney’s hottest restaurants and mingle with award-winning chefs and like-minded foodies as you browse through hand-picked premium food and drink producers take part in one of the many interactive foodie attractions or simply relax and enjoy live entertainment in the stunning surrounds of Centennial Park.
Taste of Sydney operates like a restaurant with a lunch and dinner service. A Taste session lasts for 4-5 hours (session dependent) to give you time to enjoy your pick of restaurant dishes, browse the artisan stalls, enjoy some of the many attractions and relax to live entertainment. Tickets are sold for each session and are only valid for the time and date indicated on the ticket.
All the Information you need including session times, participating restaurants, featured chefs is available through the Taste of Sydney website or Facebook page – http://www.tasteofsydney.com.au/tickets-info/
Festival Venue: Centennial Park Sydney
MOVEABLE FEAST ON BONDI BEACH 12th March 2016
A moveable feast is a new series of experiences to take Sydneysiders on seasonal dining journeys in 2016. The first is set on the iconic Bondi Beach with incredible music, five-star picnic style dining and some of the most spectacular views Sydney has to offer.
EVENT DETAILS
Saturday 12th March 2016
6.30pm – 11.00pm
The tickets are $220.00 per person (incl. GST) to be purchased in pairs,
Tickets include:
- A styled table on Bondi beach (no need to bring anything)
- A deliciously abundant picnic hamper for 2 people – Menu by Lauren Murdoch (Rockpool, Lotus, Felix, Ash st Cellar, Sydney Opera House Concourse venues)
- Dan Rowntree (DJ set)
- Dancing barefoot under the stars on Bondi beach…The dress code is PASTEL BEACH CHIC
Tickets available at – https://amoveablefeastevents.com.au
Madonna “Rebel Heart” Concert – 19th & 20th March 2016
Don’t miss out on Madonna’s historic return to Australia, performing live for the first time in 23 years with The Rebel Heart Tour.
Allphones Arena have a number of VIP packages which have inclusions such as pre-parties, front row seating, complimentary beverages and official tour merchandise. Sydney will also play host to tour related after parties and harbour cruises and there are still tickets available to purchase.
EVENT DETAILS
Saturday 19th & 20th March 2016
Start Time: 8:00pm
Venue: Allphones Arena, Homebush NSW
Tickets available at – http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=MADONNA16&eg=CRIN&utm_source=ticketek.com.au&utm_medium=friendlylink&utm_campaign=MADONNA16
GOLDEN TICKET AT ROSEHILL RACE COURSE – 19th March 2016
SPECIAL OFFER: To celebrate the 60th running of the Longines Golden Slipper, Rosehill Racecourse are offering a limited number of pre-purchased $30 Golden Tickets. This will allow access to the Longines Golden Slipper Day and entry to all six days of the 2016 Sydney Autumn Carnival. *conditions apply.
RACE DAY HIGHLIGHTS
- Pre-purchase a $30 Golden Ticket to attend Longines Golden Slipper Day and receive entry at all six days of the Carnival at Rosehill Gardens and Royal Randwick. This includes Cellarbrations Ladies Day, Longines Golden Slipper Day, Western Sydney Legends Day, The Championships Day 1 and Day 2 and Schweppes Stakes Day.
- Offer valid until 12pm on Saturday 19 March 2016.
- Save on general admission tickets this Sydney Autumn Carnival when you buy the ‘Golden Ticket’ to Longines Golden Slipper Day.
EVENT DETAILS
Saturday 19th March 2016
Gates Open: 11:00am
First Race: 12:30pm
Last Race: 5:50pm
