Maritime Mayhem

Like a Monster Truck show - but on water! The mayhem unfolds as vessels of all shapes and sizes perform incredible maneuvers to a rockin’ soundtrack.

When

12:15 PM - 12:30 PM

26 January 2026

Where

Circular Quay

Sydney, NSW, 2000

Important Information

Free access

Maritime Mayhem brings pure on-water excitement to Australia Day, transforming Circular Quay into a high-energy arena of thrills, splashes, and show-stopping entertainment.

Feel the adrenaline as jet boats carve up the harbour, and tugboats pull off crowd-pleasing stunts you’ll have to see to believe. The action unfolds in a wild, choreographed display set to a rockin’ soundtrack that keeps the energy high and the crowd buzzing.

With plenty of great vantage points around Circular Quay, spectators can get up close to all the mayhem. Gather your friends and family, find a spot on the foreshore, and soak up one of Australia Day’s most unforgettable on-water spectacles.

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