2024 Events Diary
September
Wednesday 4 – Sunday 15 September
Andrew Strong performs The Commitments Australian Tour
Andrew Strong, the Irish Singer and Actor finally returns to Australia for the first time since 2018 to perform The Commitments iconic Soundtrack in Full
visiting Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne
metropolistouring.com/andrew-strong-2024/
Saturday 7 September, 11:30am – 4:00pm
Guinness and Oyster Festival
enjoy Live Music, Fresh oysters from East33, Oyster shucking comp, Galway chowder and oysters Kilpatrick cooked over fire, Irish dancing and so much more for all the family!
The Treehouse, 60 Miller Street, North Sydney, NSW
Saturday 7 September, 6:00pm
Spectacular Irish Feast
enjoy a three course meal by candlelight and Irish music
in aid of the Irish Support Agency
The Treehouse, 60 Miller Street, North Sydney, NSW
bookings.designmynight.com/book?
Thursday 12 – Sunday 15 September
Sydney Underground Film Festival
Dendy Cinemas, Newtown
suff.com.au/
Friday 13 – Sunday 15 September
Yass Irish & Celtic Music Festival
a mostly walking precinct sets the scene in the centre of town for music, poetry, dance, Celtic markets and good CRAIC, in unique venues, many serving an excellent variety of food, great coffee and liquid refreshments to suit all
irishcelticmusicfestival.com/
Friday 20 – Sunday 22 September
Folk by the Sea (Kiama Folk Festival)
Irish performers include Fiddledance, Good Tunes, The Butter Trackers and The Gleaners
less than 2 hours drive from Sydney
folkbythesea.com.au/
Friday 20 – Sunday 29 September
The Irish Tenors 25th Anniversary Tour
with the George Ellis Orchestra
visiting Sydney, Adelaide, Tweed Heads, Brisbane, Perth and Melbourne
davidroywilliams.com/tours/the-irish-tenors/
Saturday 21 September, 5.00pm
Inner Westies Gig for Gaza
Inner Westies Supporting Gazan Families in Need celebrate International Day of Peace by bringing you a humanitarian fundraising Gig for Gaza!
Gumbramorra Hall, 142 Addison Rd, Marrickville
events.humanitix.com/innerwestiesgigforgaza
Tuesday 24 – Saturday 28 September
Tom Moran is a Big Fat Filthy Disgusting Liar
as part of the Sydney Fringe Festival
Have you ever told a lie? How bad was it? And how far would you go to keep it a secret? Brimming with compassion and humour, Tom has secrets to share and a future to fix. A self-proclaimed people-pleaser and an expert in empathy, Tom really struggles with the truth. Join him for this hilarious but completely true solo show where he begs the question “If I never lied again and was just myself, would any of my loved ones still love me?”
Touring Hub – New Theatre, 542 King St, Newtown, NSW
sydneyfringe.com/
Thursday 26 – Sunday 29 September
Bondiwood Film Festival
a festival of films by locals
“From Ireland to Australia an IRA story” – Irish film Facedown screening Thursday 26, 6.00pm
Bondi Pavilion, Queen Elizabeth Dr, Bondi Beach
festival: bondiwood.au/
Facedown info: bondiwood.au/program-2/facdown/
Saturday 21 September
Young Leaders Global 5K
hosted by The Ireland Funds
irelandfunds.org/event/young-leader-global-5k/
October
Saturday 5 October, 10:00am
A Day with James Joyce’s Ulysses
a friendly, entertaining, one-day session, designed especially for beginners, to take the mystery out of reading James Joyce’s Ulysses. No prior knowledge required!
this is a fundraiser for Bloomsday in Melbourne’s next theatrical production.
3ZZZ Melbourne Ethnic Community Radio, 309 Albert St, Brunswick, VIC
events.humanitix.com/a-day-with-james-joyce-s-ulysses-2
Thursday 17 – Sunday 20 October
Irish Film Festival Sydney
Dendy Cinemas, Newtown
Thursday 17 – Sunday 3 November
Irish Film Festival Online
ACMI Streaming Platform
Friday 18 – Sunday 20 October
Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival
Irish performers include The Butter Trackers, Kangaroo Ceili Band, Margaret & Bill Winnett, and Tim Scanlan & Mana Okubo
early bird tickets on sale until 21 August
kangaroovalleyfolkfestival.
Thursday 24 – Sunday 27 October
Irish Film Festival Melbourne
Cinema Nova, Carlton
Thursday 31 October, 6:30pm
Samhain Irish Halloween Super Quiz
Get ready for the spookiest, craziest quiz night of the year! Hosted by the fabulous Quizmaster Portia Turbo, with jaw-dropping performances by drag sensations Virgo and Sandy Bottom, plus surprise guests in an Irish pagan-themed extravaganza! Monster Raffles and more.
Paddington RSL, 220/232 Oxford St, Paddington, NSW
events.humanitix.com/samhain24
Thursday 31 October – Saturday 9 November
Gary Og Australia & NZ Tour
Gary Óg, from Glasgow, has been a leading figure in Irish rebel folk music for 30 years. He burst on to the scene with his first band, Éire Óg and their now iconic debut album Live at the Brazen Head influenced a generation of bands and musicians.
visiting Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne & Perth
troubadourpresents.com/events/gary-og/
November
Friday 1 – Sunday 3 November
Irish Film Festival Perth
Luna Cinemas, Leederville
Friday 15 – Sunday 17 November
Irish Film Festival Brisbane
Dendy Cinemas, Coorparoo
Friday 22 – Sunday 24 November
Irish Film Festival Canberra
Dendy Cinemas, Canberra
Friday 29 November, 6.30pm
Sydney St Patrick’s Day 2024 Christmas Gala Ball
ticket includes 3-course meal and 5.5-hour drinks package, live music by Peter Byrne with his 5 piece band, raffle prizes & silent auction
early bird tickets on sale until 30 September
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, 199 George St, The Rocks, NSW
events.humanitix.com/sydney-st-patrick-s-day-2024-christmas-gala-ball
We have had some enquiries from Irish organisations about publicising their events in our newsletter. If you have an event coming up then get the info to us by the 21st of the month and we will do our best to include it in our newsletter. It helps if you can provide the text ‘ready to go’ and remember – a picture tells 1000 words so send lots of pics too!
