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Air + Style - Big Air and Big Bands in Sydney CBD
The world’s best snowboarders and skiers on a 16 storey ramp. In the middle of Sydney. Flo Rida and Snow Patrol. Plus, we scored ya’ll a discount to the very first Air + Style competition. Bring it on.
5 Reasons to attend Shinju Matsuri in 2018
A highlight on the Western Australian festivals calendar, Shinju Matsuri celebrates Broome’s unique culture.
Wassail away at the Huon Valley Mid-Winter Festival
Grab your pots and pans, a costume and start wassailing. The Huon Valley Mid-Winter Festival is here!
Big plans in Bondi!
Oh, Bondi Beach! She sizzles in summer, sparkles in winter, and dazzles all year ‘round. From kites to ice skates to Insta-famous doggies and all that’s in between, have a peek at your new favourite corner of the city!
Play at Dark MOFO - Save 20% at YHA
So, you want to check out one of the hottest festival tickets in the country, but you're on a tight budget. YHA's got you covered with 20% off
Blue Mountains Christmas in July
Crack out the eggnog and dodgy cracker jokes – it’s Christmas in July in the Blue Mountains!
Noosa Food and Wine 2018
Discover new flavours and some of the nation’s best wines at Noosa Food & Wine 2017.
Port Douglas Carnivale
Back for another year, the Port Douglas Carnivale will showcase the ‘Magic’ of Tropical North Queensland from delicious local food and wines, to talented musicians, artist and entertainers.
10 reasons why we’re excited about Vivid Sydney’s 10th anniversary
YHA reveals all the top attractions at this year’s extravaganza of light, music and ideas.
The Evatt Competition
In Term 2 and Term 3, the Evatt Model UN Competition will be hitting a state or territory near you - so get your students ready for it!
Royal Adelaide Show Time!
September is Show Time in Adelaide! We're talking rollercoasters and showbags, animals and cakes, big kids and children over two full weekends and every day in between.
It's footy season at Adelaide Oval
The beautiful Adelaide Oval is the most central AFL Football Stadium in Australia and it has fast become a favourite of football fans in Adelaide and around the country.
Bleach* Festival Gold Coast
This signature multi-arts event hits the Gold Coast for another spectacular year of cutting edge music, circus, theatre and so much more!
Ring in 2019 in Sydney!
Bubbles in hand. Sky drenched in colour. The best seat in the harbour. And you could be there. Planning to be in Sydney for New Years Eve 2018/19?
Groovin' The Moo 2018
Paul Kelly is playing GTM and we have beds and showers so close to the action that you can toddle on home after encore. ‘Nuff said.
Adelaide Fringe 2018
This magical festival takes over the city from 16 February to 18 March.
Northern Territory Travelling Film Festival
The ancient landscapes of the Top End and the Red Centre transform into spectacular outdoor movie theatres this dry season.
Byron’s splendid calendar
Splendour in the Grass might be one of Australia’s biggest music festivals but Byron Bay’s long list of huge events doesn’t end there…
Sydney 2018 gig list
Pencil these huge concerts and festivals into your diary – then make a weekend of it with YHA.
Hunter Valley 2018 gig list
Check out the line-up of huge concerts that are rolling into Wine Country this year.
Creative Generation, Brisbane
The vibrant display of state school talent returns to the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre this July.
Canberra gets Enlightened
Forget Vivid – our fair capital is Enlighten(ed) this March, transforming into a nocturnal playground feat. all the food, wine and twinkles. It’s gonna be lit (sorry).
RoboCup Junior WA
In the future there will be robots – and your students will be the ones to build them!
World Science Festival, Brisbane
The global learning juggernaut returns to Queensland from 21-25 March 2018.
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