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. In fitting with this year’s theme ‘march forward’, they’re putting talented and inspiring women in the spotlight, ensuring they receive the recognition, celebration and credit they deserve. 

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.

Celebrate International Women’s Day at Sydney Opera House with Pairing of Power

15 female winemakers will be descending on the Opera House this International Women’s Day to share their favourite drops. Paired with live music and roaming canapes by chef and culinary director of Opera House event venues, Danielle Alvarez, this soiree will be a feast for all the senses. In extra excellent news, a portion of the ticket price will go to Women and Revolution, an organisation that works towards crushing gender inequality in the wine industry.

$99 per person, tickets available here

Saturday 8th March, 2pm to 5pm and 6pm to 9pm

Yallamundi Room, Sydney Opera House

Carriageworks Autumn Seasonal Market

Pop by Carriageworks this Saturday for an International Women’s Day spin on this beloved market. There will be a panel made up of three of NSW’s top female makers, bakers and growers, alongside a cooking demo with The Country Women’s Association and plenty of women-run businesses. A great way to support female producers and stock up for the week ahead!

Saturday 8th March, 8am to 1pm

245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh

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. Highlights include author Rebecca F. Kuang on her book Yellowface and Historian Mary Beard. There will also be conversations about porn, influencers, sad girl novels and so much more. We recommend grabbing a festival multipack to score discounted tickets to multiple talks across the day. 

Sunday 10th March 2024 

Sydney Opera House 

A Curated Female Wine List at Chiswick 

Swing by Chiswick on International Women’s Day to meet Head sommelier Georgie Davidson-Brown who will be sharing a curated list of female winemakers with diners. Georgie is incredibly knowledgeable in this area and always keen to share details on her work with charity Women and Revolution, a group aimed at overcoming the barriers to gender equality in the wine world.  

Saturday 8th March

65 Ocean Street, Woollahra 

Empower Her: A Day of Community and Creativity

This free event is a great way to get behind Sydney’s female entrepreneurs and small business owners. Held in Parramatta Town Hall, this event will involve a women-led indoor market where you’ll be able to shop from a number of female-run stalls. There will also be free interactive workshops on the day, hosted by the University of NSW, plenty of family-friendly activities and live entertainment.

Saturday 15th March, 11am to 4pm

Parramatta Town Hall

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

27 February 2025

Armed with an Arts Degree in History and Psychology from the University of Sydney, a natural curiosity and a ravenous appetite, Sitchu’s Sydney Editor 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.