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2007 Sydney New Year?s Eve ? The Time of Our Lives
An extraordinary bridge effect on Sydney Harbour Bridge will be a thrilling feature of the City of Sydney?s 2007 New Year?s Eve celebrations, one of the world?s greatest events.
More than one million people are expected to gather around Sydney Harbour to watch the magical Family Fireworks display at 9pm, followed by the spectacular Harbour of Light Parade and then the much anticipated Midnight Fireworks show.
Plan your night ahead at sydneynewyearseve.com with all the information you need on what?s on, public transport, road closures, vantage points and restrictions.
Please note that this is a NO GLASS event and BYO alcohol is NOT permitted in all managed access sites and many other key vantage points. See the website for restrictions at all key vantage points.
When: 1pm - 12am, 31 December Where: Sydney Harbour
2007 Sydney New Year's Eve is produced by City of Sydney and proudly sponsored by Network Ten, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Sun-Herald, 2Day FM, Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority, Roads & Traffic Authority, NSW Maritime, Bytecraft Entertainment, Swatch, Windowrie, Diageo Australia, Coca-Cola Amatil, Foster?s Australia and Medibank Private.
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Festival First Night - Sydney Festival
Absolutely everyone is invited to enjoy the best that Sydney Festival has to offer for FREE, at the opening night public celebration.
Over six stages music from around the world will get people up and dancing. Samba, salsa, step, disco, swing or body-pop your way from Martin Place to Macquarie Street and then finish your night at The Domain with the original sounds of the summer with Brian Wilson and his big band.
Kids First, a series of afternoon events especially for kids will start the celebrations. In Hyde Park, kids can make paper cranes and make a wish for the year ahead; in Martin Place they can learn about urban arts and enjoy the playful installations.
Three very lucky couples have also agreed to get up and get hitched in front of a crowd of thousands on Macquarie Street for Festival First Night Weddings.
When: 3pm - 11pm, Saturday January 5 Where: Sydney CBD: Angel Place, The Domain, Hyde Park, Macquarie Street, Martin Place
City of Sydney is a proud Principal Supporter of Sydney Festival and Festival First Night.
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Le Grand Cirque
This summer at Sydney Opera House, the thrilling roller coaster of a stage spectacular that is Le Grand Cirque comes to Australia for the first time.
Seen by millions around the world, Le Grand Cirque features an international company of 30 champion acrobats and performers in a jaw-dropping visual feast of breath-taking group acrobatics and white-knuckle stunts.
Special offer for What?s On subscribers A special offer of $10 off individual tickets or $40 off family tickets is available for selected performances (12 January 11am, 15, 16 & 17 January at 7pm). Call Sydney Opera House box office on 02 9250 7777 and quote 'Le Grand Cirque City of Sydney'. Offer closes 5pm Monday December 24 unless sold out prior - so be quick!
When: 11 ? 17 January Where: Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House
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Christmas services at the City's churches and cathedrals
Many of the City?s Churches and Cathedrals will host special Christmas services and carol singing during the festive season.
There are Christmas services available for all denominations in the City of Sydney, including special midnight mass services on Christmas Eve.
When: Until December 25 Where: Various Churches and Cathedrals
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Free Lunchtime Organ Concert - Young Organist's Day
Organ concerts at the Sydney Town Hall offer colourful and exciting performances on the world famous 1890 Wm Hill & Son Grand Organ.
This free concert presents performances by the prize winners from the 2007 Sydney Organ Competition.
A free tour of the Sydney Town Hall will be conducted by the Friends of the Sydney Town Hall immediately after the concert from 1:45pm.
When: 12:30pm ? 1:30pm, Friday 28 December Where: Sydney Town Hall, George Street, Sydney
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Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
A long-standing 62-year Boxing Day tradition, the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race has become an icon of Australia?s summer sport and an intrinsic part of our post Christmas celebrations.
Join the hundreds of thousands of people lining the shore and witness the spectacular start of this year?s race and lend your support to all the brave adventurers before they embark on this amazing journey.
When: 26 December Where: Sydney Harbour
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