That’s a wrap for Bondi Festival 2026!
For three incredible weeks in July, we showcased mesmerising art, mouth-watering food stalls, live performances and other unexpected surprises all over our neighbourhood. Thank you to everyone who came along to enjoy sun-soaked days in the park, exhilarating nights in the theatre, long-time festival favourites and a fresh line-up of comedians, artists, musicians and performers.
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🎤 So, what did you think?
We passed the mic over to you to tell us how you enjoyed the festival this year, and we received a lot of fabulous feedback. Here are some of our favourites! 🤩
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📸 @lucyparakhina
This is how you close out a festival for another year! 🤩
The incredible @thenancydenisshow lit up Bondi Pavilion Theatre with a powerful lyrical retelling of her own story in M’ap Boulé.
The emotional resonance of Nancy’s performance stayed with the audience long after the stage went dark, leaving an unforgettable impression on everyone in attendance!
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Bondi Festival 2026 — you were an absolute DREAM! 🤩 Thank you to everyone who came out and joined us for an epic final weekend 🙌
Over the last three weeks, we soaked in the infinite glory of music, art, comedy, theatre, live performances & so much more. Bold ideas, big voices and unbeatable energy took centre-stage in Bondi, forging lasting memories shared by everyone who attended 🫶
🤔 Is it too early to think about next year? Probably.
So instead, we’re flicking through all the incredible snaps from the festival and reliving those moments all over again!
📸 Lucy Parakhina @lucyparakhina
THIS WEEKEND | FREE ROAMING PERFORMANCES @ BONDI FEST
As dusk falls, experience the magic of Spark and Underwater Creatures as they light up Bondi, illuminating the space around them. Light, storytelling and community come together in a spectacular celebration of hope, wonder and connection.
On Saturday 18 July, follow giant fire puppet Nova as she leads us through the night to a bonfire to farewell the festival for another year. Sunday 19 July, and the final day of the festival, sees creatures of the sea cast a mesmerising glow against the night sky.
These free light shows are spread across two nights and are for all ages, delivering a truly unforgettable experience.
Spark
Bondi Pavilion Courtyard
6pm
Underwater Creatures
Bondi Park
4pm
See you soon!
🎡⛸️It’s your last chance to throw on some skates and glide past sweeping Bondi views by day and glimmering lights by night.
This winter, one of Australia’s largest and most trusted children’s health charities, Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation (SCHF) has proudly partnered with Bondi Festival to bring some extra magic to the ice rink. Show off your moves to the crowds or if it’s your first time, maybe take a push-along penguin along for the ride! With skates of all sizes, everyone is welcome to join in on the fun.
Most importantly, as you hit the rink this season, $1 from every ticket purchased helps make a difference, supporting SCHF to change the future for sick kids.
You can book tickets via our website or buy them on the day.
We can’t wait to catch you on the ice, one last time for 2026!
Bondi Festival
3 – 19 July
@schf.kids
If you have only one day to spend at Bondi Festival, we’ve got you covered 🫡
With so many free activities for every age and tickets for events all under $30*, you’re spoilt for choice on how much you can do and see 😍
Come early, stay late and most of all, enjoy the ride! 🎡
Bondi Festival
🗓️ 3 – 19 July
*Does not include booking fee
🎥 @ad_hoc_films
#bondifestival #whatsonsydney #sydneyevents #bondipavilion #whatson
It’s your last chance to experience Bondi Festival for 2026 – and it’s going to be a FIRE weekend to wrap things up, Bondi style 🔥
We’ve got life drawing classes, musical plays with a hilarious twist, powerful stories from Bondi locals blended into live performance, mesmerising light shows & so much more waiting for you, right here by the beach.
Bondi Festival is on till 19 July. Don’t miss out!
STARTS TONIGHT! 🤩
We’re ready for three incredible nights of ‘For The Best’. @tlghtheatre and @whiskeyandboots have settled in to the Bondi Pavilion High Tide Room for a live performance that’s as hilarious as it is painfully relatable. Expect to both laugh and cry at emotional, raw and sometimes light-hearted tales from Bondi locals who have lost a friend, woven together with live music by Luke Dux 🎼🎸
It’s on for three nights only, so save your seat now via the link in our bio.
🎤 For The Best
🗓️ 16 – 18 July
📍 Bondi Pavilion, High Tide Room
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