Our Events

Leichhardt Council hosts several significant days, festivals and celebrations for its residents and visitors to enjoy. You can find details about some of our larger regular events below. You can also search the What’s On page for dates and details about all the events coming up.   Read about our arts and cultural projects and competitions in the Arts and Culture section of the website.

Big Bike Day

A yearly event held in September to encourage and celebrate the riding of bikes.

Blues Festival

Leichhardt Council's Blues Festival held every two years in March at War Memorial Park.

Citizenship Ceremonies

Leichhardt Council holds citizenship ceremonies on a bi-monthly basis to welcome new citizens into the Leichhardt community and to become Australian Citizens.

Classics at Callan Park

A classical music concert held every two years in the grounds of historic Callan Park.

Dawn Fraser Baths Open Day

An open day held annually in December at the Dawn Fraser Baths in Birchgrove.

Earthbeat

A music event held every two years in October at Pioneer’s Park in Leichhardt.

Footprints Ecofestival

A yearly festival held in August at Whites Creek Valley Park.

Jazz in the Park

A vibrant cultural event held every two years in November at Gladstone Park, Balmain.

Norton Street Festa

A street festival that celebrates what makes Leichhardt special.