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What’s on in Sydney in May

Sydney celebrates autumn with a full calendar of events in May. Be dazzled by Vivid Sydney, meet beloved authors at the Sydney Writers’ Festival, laugh along with comedy greats at the Sydney Comedy Festival and get inspired at Australian Fashion Week. Explore the calendar to discover what else is on.

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