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Holi Festival Sydney CBD - Day 1
Dive into Sydney’s biggest burst of colour at iconic Tumbalong Park—two days of Holi magic packed with music, DJs, dance, multicultural performances, delicious eats, and the unmissable Holi After Dark UV experience.
Saturday 7 March 2026
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tumbalong Park
11 Harbour St, Sydney NSW 2000
In-PersonFree Entry
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About This Event
Celebrate Holi at Sydney’s most iconic waterfront venue
Holi Festival Sydney brings the Festival of Colours to Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour, with Sydney CBD’s skyline as your backdrop. The festival is all about “unity in diversity”—bringing communities together to celebrate with colour, culture, music and unforgettable shared moments.
This listing is for Day 1 of the two-day Holi Festival extravaganza.
What you’ll experience
Expect an all-day (and evening) celebration featuring:
- Lots & lots of Holi colours
- Music, DJs, and dancing all around you
- Food and drinks across many cuisines
- Multicultural live performances
- Giveaways and heaps of crowd engagement
Bring your positive energy, sway to the beats, and “paint the town” with joy, love, and nostalgia—this is designed as a fun-filled family day out you’ll be talking about for weeks.
Holi After Dark (UV Edition)
As evening approaches, the festival levels up with Holi After Dark—a special experience featuring:
- UV lights
- Glow-in-the-dark colours
- Light shows
- Special performances
- Professional face/body painting for standout designs
Ticket styles (as described by the organiser)
General entry is described as free, with registration required, and there are also paid options aimed at comfort and perks:
- Free entry with timed sessions (queues can be unpredictable at peak times)
- Guaranteed/Express Entry via a dedicated entry lane
- VIP All-Day Access with extra inclusions and flexible re-entry
- Holi After Dark ticketed UV session
- Maharaja Pass premium “all-access” experience with exclusive perks and flexible entry/exit
Extra flavour from the festival crew
“Get your colours, grab your besties and jump right into the thick of it… there will not be a single dull moment.”
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