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The University of Sydney Community Festival

A festival for the University of Sydney community

Marking a new chapter in our celebration, the Alumni Festival has grown to become the University of Sydney Community Festival! Whether you're an alum, student, local, or friend—join us on Saturday 8 November 2025 for a day full of live entertainment, hands-on experiences, and family-friendly fun. Save the date and get ready to celebrate our Sydney community.

Revisit the 2024 Festival highlights

A welcome banner in front of the Quadrangle as people pour into the Alumni Festival

Alumni and their family pose in from of the USYD sign.

A stilt walker roaming around the Festival to entertain alumni

An alumni playing giant chess on the Quadrangle lawns

Two alumni donning graduation caps and gowns for a photo

Katherine Bennell-Pegg discussing her space career

A packed house listening to a talk

Musicians popped up in unexpected places around the campus.

Bailey Pickles and Hugo Hui playing on the main stage.

A young girl getting hands on with our world-leading research by peering through a microscope.

Jessie and Clare Stepehns recording an episode of their podcast, Cancelled.

The SUMS CarolFest in full swing in the Great Hall.

Fireworks lighting up the Quadrangle with people in the foreground watching.

A welcome banner in front of the Quadrangle as people pour into the Alumni Festival

Alumni and their family pose in from of the USYD sign.

A stilt walker roaming around the Festival to entertain alumni

An alumni playing giant chess on the Quadrangle lawns

Two alumni donning graduation caps and gowns for a photo

Katherine Bennell-Pegg discussing her space career

A packed house listening to a talk

Musicians popped up in unexpected places around the campus.

Bailey Pickles and Hugo Hui playing on the main stage.

A young girl getting hands on with our world-leading research by peering through a microscope.

Jessie and Clare Stepehns recording an episode of their podcast, Cancelled.

The SUMS CarolFest in full swing in the Great Hall.

Fireworks lighting up the Quadrangle with people in the foreground watching.

Festival on-demand

Did you miss out of the 2024 Alumni Festival? No problem! From inspiring talks to giggle-inducing podcasts, catch up on the 2024 program below.

From Sydney to the Stars with Katherine Bennell-Pegg

From Paris with love with Mackenzie Little and Rohan Browning

Mamamia's hit comedy podcast CANCELLED with Jessie and Clare Stephens

The road to Net Zero with Craig Reucassel and Professor Deanna D'Alessandro

The Secret Life of Books podcast with Professor Sophie Gee and Jonty Claypole

Professor Hope's imagination workshop

CCE Masterclass - Optimising personal productivity