A nation of festivity, comedy and arts, food and wine, music, culture, sports and heritage, Australia offers the best and more! Among the most popular of all festivals is the Sydney Festival held in January, featuring music, dance, visual arts and cinema from all over the world. Also, the largest single public event in the country takes place in Sydney on Australia's National Day on January 26th, when tall ships and ferry boat races, military flyovers and free outdoor concerts coupled with fireworks dominate the night sky over Darling Harbour. For those inclined towards arts and films, don't miss the prestigious Melbourne International Film Festival, which has over 300 films screened annually between July and August. Similarly the Perth International Arts Festival has performances from all areas of the artistic spectrum and a comprehensive world cinema function held every year in February.
