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Precinct visitor snapshots
View the calender year and financial year fact sheets for information on general visitor demographics and visitation patterns to Darling Harbour and The Rocks.
Events
Detailed visitor information on key events held by Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority. Find out what the visitation to the event was, where visitors came from, how much they spent, how satisfied they were with the event and whether they will come back again next year.
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Jazz and Blues Festival - Visitor Snapshot, 2008
The Darling Harbour Jazz and Blues Festival has established itself as one of Sydney's premier music festivals. The festival extends over the June long weekend and attracts visitors from Sydney, interstate and around the globe. The annual festival showcases a star-studded line-up of Australian and international jazz artists.
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Aroma - Visitor Snapshot, 2008
Stimulate your senses with the aroma of freshly ground coffee and spices and savour fine chocolate and tea at The Rocks Aroma Festival. Enjoy comparing the different roasts as you wander through Sydney’s heritage quarter.
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Hoopla - Visitor Snapshot, 2009
The Hoopla acrobatic and street theatre festival returns to Darling Harbour each year for the Easter long weekend. Over four days, Hoopla showcases some of the world's best circus and acrobatic acts as well as interactive workshops for kids. For great family entertainment at no expense, you can't beat Hoopla!
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Markets by Moonlight - Visitor Snapshot, 2008
Every Friday night in November, The Rocks Markets by Moonlight will be heaving with party-goers enjoying the perfect start to the weekend: a warm November night, a cold beer with friends at the outdoor bar, delicious food, free live music and a wander through the night markets for some early Christmas shopping.
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Australia Day - Visitor Snapshot, 2009
Every year Darling Harbour hosts Sydney's biggest Australia Day celebrations with an impressive line-up of free entertainment for all the family. Entertainment includes an all-day feast of international food, performing artists, live bands and face painting. A majestic finale to the day is a dazzling extravaganza of fireworks, digital effects, pyrotechnics and music.
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Australia Day - Visitor Snapshot, 2009
The inaugural Rocksong festival in The Rocks ran from
11 am to 9 pm across nine stages on Australia Day. This free outdoor music festival, featuring a line-up of hundreds of Australian singers and groups, celebrates the beauty and power of singing across different musical genres including jazz, rock, blues, choral, roots, classical and more. Singers performed throughout The Rocks - from intimate laneways, parks, promenades and squares, through to beautiful Campbells Cove.
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Christmas Concert - Visitor Snapshot, 2008
Darling Harbour kick starts its Christmas program with the lighting of its spectacular Christmas tree. With more than 56,000 lights, 700 mirror balls and 100 rainbow reflectors, the stately tree is the brightest in the Southern Hemisphere and is lit during a special concert for people of all ages.
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Fiesta - Visitor Snapshot 2008
Darling Harbour Fiesta stands out as the most vibrant and exciting cultural event of the year. It is Australia's largest celebration of Latin American music and culture. The event features a range of performers who add their own spice to the captivating blend of Hispanic music and dance from around the world.
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Frequently asked questions
Answers to frequently asked questions about visitor research undertaken by Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority in Darling Harbour and The Rocks.
Last update: Monday 02 November 2009
