5 Ways to Celebrate International Women’s Day in Sydney this Year

This International Women’s Day in Sydney, ditch the corporate celebrations in favour of these unique events championing female chefs, artists, winemakers, musicians and more. This year’s theme is ‘Give To Gain’, which is all about aiming to forge gender equality through abundant giving. In that spirit, we’re shining a light on some of the incredible events taking place that are worth your support!

Can’t make it to the events? Donate to these female focused charities or buy your next outfit from one of these female owned brands.

All About Women Festival 

One to mark your calendar for, Sydney Opera House’s All About Women Festival is back and the schedule is PACKED. Thinkers, authors and all-round wonderful women, from Australia and abroad, will be descending on the Opera House for a day of thought-provoking talks. From former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on redefining leadership, to literary icon Zadie Smith unpacking culture and politics with razor-sharp insight, there is plenty to enjoy.

Journalist Emily Maitlis will dive into truth, power and accountability, while novelist Laila Lalami explores identity and belonging through a global lens. Consider this your cue to spend March 8th immersed in bold voices, brilliant minds and the conversations shaping what’s next.

Sunday March 8th 2026

Sydney Opera House 

Long Lunch For A Cause In Penrith

Mark International Women’s Day with meaning at The Log Cabin’s Ripple Effect luncheon on Friday 6th March from 12pm. Set in the Bridgeview Room overlooking the Nepean River, this inspiring afternoon brings together influential women across sport, sustainability, tourism and culture for thoughtful conversation over a buffet by hatted sister venue Sinclair’s. At $70 per person, it’s a riverside celebration of leadership and legacy that goes well beyond the day itself.

20 Memorial Ave, Penrith NSW 2750

Sip With Sydney’s Fiercest Female Winemakers

Ahead of International Women’s Day, Summer Hill’s Apéritif & Co. is raising a glass to the women reshaping the wine world. The women-owned venue has launched Meet The Maker: Her Edition which is a rotating spotlight on 15 exceptional female winemakers from Australia and beyond.

Expect bold pours like Tash Webster’s unapologetically titled ‘Fuck The Patriarchy’ Pinot Noir from Geelong, alongside icons such as Donnafugata’s Ben Ryé Passito from Sicily. With curated food pairings, guided flights and intimate storytelling (plus an in-venue appearance from Webster herself), this is one we can raise a glass to.

Launching the first week in March

25 Lackey St, Summer Hill NSW 2130

Raise A Glass At voco Gosford’s IWD Brunch

voco Gosford knows what the girls want, which is why it’s hosting a lively, bottomless brunch celebration on March 7th from 12pm–3pm. Set in the light-filled Saltfire, Girls Just Wanna Brunch is a three-hour feast featuring shared-style dishes like burrata with Sicilian caponata, lobster rolls, squid churros, and more, paired with free-flowing drinks and a live DJ.

Tickets are $99 and must be booked online in advance, so grab yours here.

108 Donnison St, Gosford NSW 2250

Celebrate Women in Wine at Chiswick

Chiswick is transforming its garden lawns into a female-led wine wonderland on Saturday March 7th. Guests will have the opportunity to taste and meet trailblazing women winemakers from Australia and around the world, while enjoying live acoustic music, a St‑Germain Spritz Bar, and seasonal bites by Sous Chef Naomi Xavier.

Curated by Master of Wine Annette Lacey alongside sommeliers Mimi Mrazakova and Vicki Lou Peng, the Wine Market celebrates female leadership in wine. It’s the perfect way to raise a glass, discover a new favourite and celebrate women making their mark on the industry.

Entry is $10 and includes a Chiswick Wine Market Glass for sampling. $5 from every ticket is donated to social enterprise Two Good Co.

65 Ocean St, Woollahra NSW 2025

If you’re booked your International Women’s Day events are looking for more to do around Sydney, be sure to catch our edit of the best things happening this weekend and month. 

Writer

Olivia Storrie

1 March 2026

Armed with an Arts Degree in History and Psychology from the University of Sydney, a natural curiosity and a ravenous appetite, Olivia is your go-to for restaurant recommendations across the city. She also has a keen interest in hiking, patting other people’s dogs, travelling, curating her maximalist home and reading every book she can get her hands on.