As the festive season unfolds and a new year begins, the Blue Mountains come alive with memorable events, seasonal celebrations, and unforgettable local experiences. From world-class sporting events and live music to cosy winter traditions and festive gatherings, there is plenty for travellers to discover throughout the year. Plan your stay, mark your calendar, and immerse yourself in the natural beauty, charm, and vibrant atmosphere of this stunning New South Wales destination.
Leura Harvest Festival
Wander through vibrant street market stalls, sip and sample from regional gin and wine producers, and enjoy cafés spilling out onto the streets.
The Music of Celine Dion
If youre around the Blue Mountains, RIA is bringing her award-winning take on Celine Dions music to the stage. She’s backed by a hefty seven-piece band, think two keyboard players, bass, drums, guitar and backup vocalists, turning the theatre into what sounds suspiciously like a pocket orchestra.
Ultra-Trail Australia
Discover the thrill of HOKA Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB, Australia’s premier trail-running festival, returning to Katoomba.
Tijuana Cartel: Bumblebee Tour
Tijuana Cartel fuse hypnotic electronica with flamenco guitar, Middle Eastern grooves, and bold trumpet lines – crafting a genre-defying sound that’s unmistakably their own.
Yulefest
Celebrate the magic of Christmas in July with Yulefest in the Blue Mountains, a much-loved winter tradition featuring festive dining, cosy fireside settings, live entertainment, and seasonal celebrations across local hotels and restaurants.
Swingwood Jazz Festival
Enjoy an afternoon of live jazz at the Swingwood Jazz Festival, featuring a vibrant line-up of jazz ensembles, this special charity concert celebrates local talent, big-band sounds, and community spirit in the heart of the Blue Mountains.
Hounslow Classic
One epic Blue Mountains sky run. This is a weekend of spectacular trail racing which encompasses the best that Blackheath, and the Grose Valley Wilderness has to offer.
Leura Gardens Festival
Spring is the perfect time to visit the Blue Mountains and what better way to enjoy spring than to visit the beautiful cool-climate gardens of Leura, so close to Sydney.
Leura Village Fair
Leura Village Fair returns for its celebration of Spring under the drifting blossoms of its famous cherry trees that were funded by the first Fair in 1981.
