Greek Festival in Sydney

Launching at Darling Harbour on the 20th & 21st in March, the 28th annual Greek Festival in Sydney will celebrate two full days of music, dancing, food and Greek festivities...

Planning to visit Sydney for the annual Greek Festival in Sydney and looking for a Sydney hotel? Then the Harbour Rocks Hotel is your ideal Sydney accommodation located in The Rocks precinct and within walking distance to the Greek Festival’s key festival venues.

The Greek Festival of Sydney is one of Australia's largest and longest running multicultural events and is the most attended Greek-Australian community event in NSW. The 28th annual Greek Festival of Sydney officially launches on the foreshores of Darling Harbour with a two day celebration on the 20-21 March 2010 and will run for just over a month. 

From 3pm on Saturday 20 March, the Greek Festival of Sydney will feature contemporary youth music acts, including local and international performers as well as dancing by many Greek dancing groups, children’s activities, musical performances, special guests and mouth watering Greek delicacies.

From 10am on Sunday 21 March, the Greek community of Sydney will celebrate Greek Independence Day with a parade through Darling Harbour from Pyrmont Bridge to Tumbalong Park, followed by a full day of traditional and contemporary Greek entertainment.

The Greek Festival of Sydney will be a celebration of Greek culture, entertainment, food and festivities and will feature over 30 events on this year’s program showcasing a long line-up of both international and local acts. Events include traditional dancing, theatrical performances, musical performances, lectures, film screenings and street fairs.

After you have embraced the cultural highlights of the Greek Festival of Sydney and enjoyed the rich event program, take advantage of your Sydney hotel stay at the Harbour Rocks Hotel and visit nearby international tourist attractions such as the Opera House, the Harbour Bridge and the Rocks Precinct, only located a short walking distance from the hotel.

With expected crowds of well over 200,000, the Greek Festival of Sydney is one of Australia’s premier cultural events promoting Hellenic culture through the arts, history, entertainment and food so make sure you book your Sydney accommodation early at the Harbour Rocks Hotel to avoid disappointment. Discover more...