Annual events

An annual awareness-raising campaign calling for action on domestic and family violence against women and girls.
 

Every year we receive thousands of fantastic entries and it's the highlight of the year for our children’s librarians.

The Built Environment Awards are two separate programs that contribute to and celebrate our understanding of the Inner West's built heritage.

Inner West Council holds regular citizenship ceremonies to welcome new Australian citizens.

Join your community for Clean Up Australia Day in the Inner West. Find local clean‑up events, register your own site, and help keep our neighbourhoods beautiful and litter‑free.
 

Discover the vibrant world of local comics and zine culture with a jam-packed program of talks, workshops, and live demos.

An annual celebration of sustainable living.

Heritage Festival in association with the National Trust.

Live performances, workshops, talks, screenings, exhibitions, and art and craft market, and other exciting community events. All events are free, fully accessible, and proudly disability-led!

Inner West Council marks the International day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination annually to raise awareness about racism.

International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on 8 March.

Council’s Mardi Gras annual program celebrates the diverse and vibrant LGBTQ+ communities of the Inner West.
 

Mental Health Month encourages all of us to think about our mental health and wellbeing, regardless of whether we have a lived experience of a mental condition or not.
 

During National Reconciliation Week, Inner West Council is holding a range of events to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

 Get your hands dirty, give back to the community and be part of our group effort to improve biodiversity in the Inner West!

Discover the Inner West Council’s Seniors Festival and other major annual events that connect the community through inclusive, engaging and vibrant local programs.
 

A creative competition for young writers, artists and filmmakers aged 12–24 across the Inner West

National Youth Week is an opportunity for young people aged from 12 to 24 years to share ideas, attend live events, have their voices heard.