The Rocks events

Palestinian Film Festival Australia: The Rocks

Thursday 20 September 2018 to Sunday 23 September 2018 , The Rocks

The Palestinian Film Festival Australia is a social impact initiative dedicated to building intercultural understanding and to promoting Palestinian art and culture in a multicultural Australian context. Showcasing the very best of Palest…

Oktoberfest Street Party Sydney

Saturday 22 September 2018 to Sunday 23 September 2018 , The Rocks

Dust off your dirndls and bust out your lederhosen because the biggest Oktoberfest Street Party is coming to Sydney! Munich Brauhaus in the heart of The Rocks, Sydney will kick off the 2018 Oktoberfest season in Australia with an epic two …

Night photography class: The Rocks

Monday 24 September 2018 to Friday 29 April 2022 , The Rocks

Enjoy a hands-on learning experience in the beautiful area of The Rocks and its surrounds. If you have a DSLR or hybrid camera that allows for manual control of your camera then this is the perfect course for you. You'll get to shoot Sydne…

Private photography class in Sydney

Monday 24 September 2018 to Friday 29 April 2022 , The Rocks

Develop your composition and shooting skills, and gain confidence as a photographer. You'll learn lots, but also have fun along the way. This will be a thought provoking class where you'll be challenged to think unconventionally and explore…

Fun smartphone photography class at The Rocks

Monday 24 September 2018 to Friday 29 April 2022 , The Rocks

Unleash your smartphone camera's full potential and develop your photography skills in a fun class. Enjoy a hands-on learning experience in the beautiful area of The Rocks and its surrounds. What you'll learn: Get off auto mode and and l…

The Rocks Friday Foodie Market

Friday 28 September 2018 to Friday 31 May 2019 , The Rocks

Every Friday the air comes alive with the sights, scents and sounds of street food being served. Fragrant smoke lingers gently in the air, and local produce sizzle to perfection, and sweet treats are lovingly prepared by talented providore…

Night Photography Class at Vivid

Saturday 29 September 2018 to Saturday 21 May 2022 , The Rocks

Learn to use your camera to its full potential, while developing your personal creative style, with Alfonso's Sydney Photography Tours. If you have a DSLR or hybrid camera that allows for manual control of your camera then this is the per…

The Night Is Ours

Saturday 29 September 2018 to Saturday 23 March 2019 , The Rocks

Everything you thought you knew about Saturday nights at The Argyle prepare to be amazed, as they’re upping the ante, as they launch The Night Is Ours. Week in and out, every Saturday night they’re bringing you a revolutionary entertainmen…

Pink Ribbon Ruby High Tea

Friday 05 October 2018 , The Rocks

Care to delight in Executive Pastry Chef Anna Polyviou’s Blu Bar High Tea with the pinkest of twists? Indulge in the Pink Ribbon Charity High Tea in support of breast cancer awareness in association with the McGrath Foundation. Bask in the …

David Goldblatt: Photgraphs 1948-2018

Friday 19 October 2018 to Sunday 03 March 2019 , The Rocks

David Goldblatt: Photographs 1948–2018 Considered one of the greatest photographers of our time, David Goldblatt is regarded for his compelling observations of South Africa during the rise and dismantling of apartheid. By turning his focus…

Climb 'n Dine Stair Challenge: Shangri-La Hotel

Saturday 27 October 2018 , The Rocks

Climb ‘n’ Dine at Shangri-La hotel, Sydney – the only tower race of its kind in the city – will challenge Sydney-siders to race up its 37 flights and 630 stairs for charity. With a cap of 200 competitors, this exclusive and unique race is …

Taste of Taiwan

Saturday 27 October 2018 , The Rocks

Celebrate the depth and deliciousness of Taste of Taiwan food festival. Discover the versatile flavours of Taiwanese cuisine at Café Mix, with creations by guest chefs from Shangri-La’s Far Eastern Plaza Hotel, Taipei. Savour authentic dis…

Melbourne Cup

Tuesday 06 November 2018 , The Rocks

Raise a glass - of champagne this time - and join them this November for a stunning spring racing event with Sydney's best views. Whether you're there to wear your best frock and sip on bubbles or you're an avid fan of horse racing, The Sq…

Melbourne Cup Up High

Tuesday 06 November 2018 , The Rocks

Revel in the excitement of the race that stops the nation! Celebrate the Melbourne Cup in style with a sumptuous four-course lunch at Altitude restaurant while taking in views of the sparkling harbour. Such an iconic event deserves to be en…

Giant Gingerbread Train and Festive High Tea at Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney

Saturday 01 December 2018 to Sunday 16 December 2018 , The Rocks

Executive Pastry Chef Anna Polyviou’s giant gingerbread train will pull into Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney on December 1. Much merrymaking is afoot as the Punk Princess of Pastry and her team of elves work jollily to create a four metre train, …

Festive Season at Café Mix

Monday 24 December 2018 to Tuesday 25 December 2018 , The Rocks

In Sydney, nothing but the very best local seafood will do. This year’s buffet features market-fresh Balmain bugs, poached prawns, mussels, freshly shucked Pacific and Sydney rock oysters and our delicate blue swimmer crab. Delight in a ham…

New Year's Eve at Altitude

Monday 31 December 2018 , The Rocks

Celebrate with Shangri-La as the Sydney sky erupts with one of the world’s most impressive New Year's Eve fireworks displays. Sip on a glass of vintage Champagne and indulge in our decadent seven-course menu, including Canadian scallops wit…

New Year's Eve at Café Mix

Monday 31 December 2018 , The Rocks

Bring your loved ones together for a memorable family affair this New Year’s Eve, at Café Mix. Delight in a buffet selection of Sydney’s finest and freshest seafood including an array of freshly shucked oysters, poached prawns and blue swim…

GIO Oz Day 10K Wheelchair Road Race

Saturday 26 January 2019 , The Rocks

Wheelchair athletes from across the globe will descend upon Sydney for the annual GIO Summer Down Under Series, with the highlight event, the GIO Oz Day 10K, taking place on Australia Day in The Rocks. Watch the road race through Sydney's…

Mothers Day High Tea at Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney

Event dates to be confirmed: May 2019 , The Rocks

Spoil your mum with sweet love at this specially designed high tea, which was created by Executive Pastry Chef Anna Polyviou. You’ll delight in deliciously creative treats including Anna’s Mum’s Spanakopita, ’Gateux Opera’, Strawberry Tart…

Mother's Day Lunch at Altitude

Event dates to be confirmed: May 2019 , The Rocks

Enjoy the glistening views of Sydney’s exquisite harbour and treat your mum to a sumptuous, handcrafted three-course menu, high in the sky at Altitude this Mother’s Day. Chef de Cuisine Riccardo Dias Ferreira has worked hand in hand with A…