Apart from the 3 ‘flagship’ Sydney Spectaculars, here are the other annual Sydney Spectaculars:
- Australia Day In Sydney
- This refers to the activities held on Sydney Harbour from 7:30am until 5pm prior to Australia Day LIVE at 6:30pm.
- Earth Hour
- Sydney Lunar Festival
- Handa Opera On Sydney Harbour
- United Nations Road Safety Week
- Diwali
- Sydney Christmas
- Badu Gili
Samsung Galaxy S4 Launch
To celebrate Samsung’s unveiling as the Principal Partner of the Sydney Opera House, Samsung gave the public the chance to help them illuminate the sails of the Sydney Opera House. The finalists had their photo entry projected on the sails of the Sydney Opera House on the 23rd of April 2013 between 6pm & Midnight as part of the Samsung Galaxy S4 launch. The photo entries may also have appeared on the event’s live YouTube stream.
http://operahouse.samsungsydney.com.au/
Sydney Opera House 40th Anniversary Concert
It was live streamed on YouTube from 5:20pm AEST on the 27th of October 2013.
Red Cross Red Crescent Statutory Meetings: the power of humanity – Sydney, Australia, November 2013
On the night of the 10th of November 2013, the Western Sails of the Sydney Opera House were lit up red.
Diwali
2015
BridgeClimbers illuminated the summit of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
2019
Premier, Gladys Berejiklian and Minister for Multiculturalism, Geoff Lee – MP, Seat of Parramatta were in attendance
UN Sustainable Development Goals
The eastern Bennelong sails were lit up for these goals on 29 October 2019.
Barangaroo Welcome Celebration
The fireworks were broadcast live: https://www.periscope.tv/w/aLvqUTY2Mjg3Mzd8MXlOeGFyUW9vdnZLanodoADZmDdcYBJL1dOtBwVRYO-FtLXUpX6w_3Grl-iQ
Make Me A Millionaire
2 30 second fireworks displays held on Sydney Harbour near the Sydney Opera House at 9:16pm & 9:37pm on the 7th of September 2015 were a part of a visit by the United Kingdom’s Independent Television (ITV) Daytime whose 4 shows – Good Morning Britain, Lorraine, This Morning and daily chat show, Loose Women – featured Sydney as part of a million-pound giveaway promotion called Make Me A Millionaire.
McGrath Foundation’s 10th anniversary
The Sydney Opera House sails were lit pink on the 16th of September to mark the anniversary.
P&O 5 Ship Spectacular
- Hashtag: #POLUCKYDIP
From the 11th of November, P&O gave away daily (entries closed at 11:59pm daily) prizes like a SONY Music artists pack, meet & greets with Australian music artists like Jessica Mauboy, Stan Walker, Justice Crew & Samantha Jade on Pacific Eden from 10:30-11:30am on the 25th November and The Veronicas, Go Pro cameras & a helicopter ride over Sydney Harbour! For the list of prizes visit: https://www.pocruises.com.au/deals/lucky-dip
For full T&C’s visit:http://tinyurl.com/ouj2gr
- 11th of November: Tells us what’s your favourite way to party the summer away. Post your answer on your page with “I want to win #POLUCKYDIP and tag @POCRUISES. Most dance-tastic answer wins!.
The godmothers of Pacific Aria & Pacific Eden were Jessica Mauboy & Kate Ritchie respectively, who christened the new ships via social media on November 25th 2015 at 8:30am.
It had a fireworks display featuring 3 barges of 300mm shells at 8:45pm on November 25 2015.
October 2015 Fireworks
- 31st, 9pm – Cockle Bay: 75mm for max 15 minutes (weekly Harbourside Fireworks)
- 31st, 9:20pm-9:30pm – off Bennelong Point (Sydney Opera House): 2 barges of 300mm fireworks
