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Welcome to our events, exhibitions and showcase listing page. If you have a special showcase, exhibition or event that you’d like us to promote on this page, please email us the full details of the program along with the relevant photos to editor@dailystraits.com. We accept listings from around the globe, just be sure to shoot us an email with the complete details and we will do the rest.

Bastille Festival Back in Sydney

Sydney, April 21: Bastille Festival will return to Sydney’s Circular Quay and The Rocks from July 16 to 19, 2026, marking its 14th year with a bigger footprint than ever. Free to attend, the four-day event will feature gourmet food, wine, live music and cultural performances in the heart of the city.
This year’s festival will include more than 130 exhibitors, over 80 dishes and more than 110 free performances, along with a new French-inspired flea market at Gateway Plaza.
For the first time, Bastille Festival will also expand beyond Circular Quay through a collaboration with the City’s busking program, creating a connected musical experience across surrounding precincts.

Scaling Franchises in WA

Perth, April 16: Success Tutoring founder and Global CEO Michael Black will headline the Franchise Council of Australia’s WA Insights Breakfast in Perth on Wednesday 22 April, where he is set to share lessons from building one of the country’s fastest-growing education franchise networks.
Hosted at Mount Lawley Golf Club from 7.30am to 9.30am, the event will focus on how franchise brands can scale sustainably, strengthen systems and stand out in an increasingly competitive market. The session will be facilitated by Franchise Council of Australia Head of Operations and Events Lisa Saville.
“This is not the old model of franchising,” Black said.
“We are seeing a complete shift in how brands are built, how they grow and how they connect with customers. The next generation of franchise businesses need to think differently, move faster and operate smarter.”
Black said he would speak candidly about the realities of rapid expansion, including the challenges, mistakes and decisions that shaped Success Tutoring’s growth. Members and non-members are welcome, with places limited.

Harry Joins Mental Health Summit

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, is set to speak at the inaugural InterEdge Psychosocial Safety Summit in Melbourne this week, joining a broader discussion on workplace mental health, psychological injury and psychosocial safety.
The two-day event, presented by Lifeline Narrm, will run from April 15 to 16 and bring together leaders, policymakers, practitioners and advocates to explore practical strategies for building mentally healthy and high-performing workplaces. Other speakers include Jelena Dokic, Hugh van Cuylenburg, Allan Sparkes and Dr Amy Cuddy.
Lifeline Narrm said all ticket proceeds from the summit would support its 24/7 crisis support services in Victoria, as well as community education and suicide prevention programs.
Organisers have also announced a virtual option, which includes 30-day on-demand access to sessions and post-event content.
Tickets for the in-person summit start from $997, while virtual access is priced from $498.

Cambridge Unveils Autumn Markets

Perth, April 15: Cambridge Markets will hold three autumn market events across Sydney in May, featuring food, entertainment and local businesses.
The line-up includes the Wentworth Point Autumn Market on May 3 at Town Square, the Engadine Autumn Festival on May 23 and 24 at Cooper Street Reserve, and the Watsons Bay Autumn Market on May 31 at Robertson Park.
Cambridge said the events will offer live entertainment, family-friendly activities, rides and a wide mix of stalls, with the Engadine festival positioned as a new flagship event for the Sutherland Shire.