Australia Day 2026 Sydney Cruises

Australia Day, the nation Celebrates!

Tuesday 26 January 2027

Australia Day is all about coming together to celebrate the best of Australia - our laid-back spirit, love of the outdoors and iconic events filled with unmistakable Aussie energy and unforgettable moments across the nation.

This Australia Day, Sydney Harbour comes alive with Harbourfest featuring the iconic Ferrython, Tall Ships Race, Australia Day Regatta, flyovers, Australia Day Live and a spectacular fireworks finale. Discover our range of Australia Day cruises.

2027 Australia Day Lunch, Dinner & Sightseeing cruise program to be released

Sample Australia Day Program

Reflect, Respect and Celebrate are the core messages as we are encouraged to pause and reflect on the First Nations Australians and to celebrate our cultural diversity and rich migrant heritage as only Australians can. In future years the date may well change away from the anniversary of the landing of Captain Arthur Phillip, but for now 26 January marks a spectacular finale to the Summer holidays and the Sydney Festival

Sydney Harbour 2026
2027 program to be released

Harbour Fest
11:55am - 12:10pm Midday Salute
Australian Army 21 Gun Salute
Royal Australian Navy HMAS Canberra
Royal Australian Air Force F-35 Fast Jet Display
Wirawi Smoking Ceremony
12:10pm - 12:30pm Ferrython
12:15pm - 12:25pm Maritime Mayhem
12:30pm - 1:00pm Navy Helicopter flag display
1:00pm - 1:30pm Tall Ships Race
1:00pm - 2:00pm Harbour Parade
From 1:30pm 190^th Australia Day Regatta

Australia Day Live
7:30pm-9.30pm Australia Day Live TV broadcast
9:30pm Fireworks Finale

Program subject to change