Buckle yourselves in for Bondi Festival’s ridiculously good line-up for 2026! For three weeks, we’ve got an incredible roster of comedians, artists, musicians and performers taking to venues, stages and iconic spots around postcode 2-0-2-6 because this is quite literally Bondi’s year. Prepare to encounter mesmerising art installations, mouth-watering food stalls, live music and other unexpected surprises all over our neighbourhood.
Bondi Festival is on from 3rd to 19th July.
Bondi Festival brings bold multidisciplinary artist Nancy Denis to the stage for one night only to warm you up this winter with `M`ap Boulé` - Haitian Creole for "I`m on fire" 🔥
Through re-enactments, original music and poetry, moments of struggle and hilarity weave together this moving narrative. Filled with songs of empowerment and self-love, Nancy Denis`s wildly original story is one not to be missed.
Supported by Victoria Falconer, Kween G and more in a stellar lineup of powerful vocals and deep beats. M`ap Boulé is honest, witty and unapologetic, welcoming theatre lovers to share in this affirming search for authenticity.
M`ap Boulé | 18 July 7.30pm
Bondi Pavilion Theatre
For more information see the link in our bio.
@waverleycouncil @performinglines @thenancydenisshow
This year, the coveted Waverley Art Prize enters its 40th year of celebrating local artistic excellence, championing the outstanding achievements of the local arts community and broader Australian contemporary visual arts sector.
🔊The finalists for 2026 are in! They are:
Evie Adasal, Ratul Alam, Aisha Alam, Kate Bender, Fergus Berney-Gibson, Jules Bulleid, Deirdre Butters, Louise Carter, Swee Khim Ch`ng, Christine Choi, Karen Coull, Julie Danilov, Viola Dominello, Naomi Droll, Nic Fern, Danica Firulovic, Emily Galicek, Ding Gao, Jane Gerrish, Keroshin Govender, Jaq Grantford, Ash Keating, Anne Leisner, Kathy Liu, Abby McCarthy, Tara McIntosh, Jo Mellor, Alex Niass, Shari Nye, Chris Packer, Matthew Ricci, Fenja T. Ringl, Sofia Scarbolo, Zoe Sernack, Michael Simms, Hui Yuan Christina Sun, Jon Tarry, Thomas Thorby-Lister, Bianca Vern-Barnett, and Lani Westerman.
Winners are announced at the Waverley Art Prize x Bondi Festival Opening Night held at Bondi Pavilion Art Gallery on Friday 3 July 2026. Good luck to all the finalists!
Waverley Art Prize Exhibition | 3 July - 23 August
Bondi Pavilion Art Gallery
For more information see the link in our bio.
@waverleycouncil @bondipavilionofficial @waverleyartschool
👀 Can you trust that a stranger’s voice is actually their own? Do you really know if a treasured memory is from your nearest and dearest, or your closest GPT friend? What do we have left that can’t be simulated, recreated or taken away by the machines?
From the makers of the critically acclaimed Truthmachine, comes a new interactive tabletop theatre experience of equally dystopic proportions. Developed by @counterpilot_ in collaboration with AI experts at Soulbotix, Pigeon Fool blends cunning algorithms and virtual beings, to put its audience to the test. 💻
Phone your friends, ask for a hint, and do your best not to be eliminated while the AI inches ever closer to becoming one of us…
🎟️ Buy your tickets now via the link in our bio or visit www.bondifestival.com.au/event/pigeon-fool/
📅 Bondi Festival | 3 - 19 July
This year’s program promises another stand-out comedy line-up, so gear up for outrageous, side-splitting, tongue-in-cheek acts that guarantee the nonstop gags.
After two sell-out shows in 2025, the Bondi Festival Comedy Gala returns for a HUGE weekend of world-class hilarity, presented by the best in local talent. Tickets for this event fly out the door, so make sure to buy yours now 🔥
Ever wondered what it’s like to donate sperm? Join @thedarbyjames in Little Squirt’s queer existential mayhem, as he discovers the absurdities of clinical procreation and considers his own future as a potential gay parent. And if you want comedy with a healthy side of lunacy, catch the award-winning Amalgamation by @hotdepartment, a chaotic anthology of fan favourites and never-before-seen sketches.
Last, but never the least, get amongst the dazzle of @itsjustvybe, @sexygalexyofficial and @yvette_santos22 at Bingo, Burlesque and Bondi Vybes. One thing is absolutely certain, you’ll be laughing the whole way home.
🎟️ Buy your tickets now via the link in our bio.
Bondi Festival is on from 3 - 19 July.
Want to turn festival crowds into customers during Bondi Festival 2026? Apply now to be a Festival Finds business for this year’s festival. 💃🍷
With Bondi taking centre-stage, festival-goers will be on the lookout for food, drink, accommodation and more entertainment options! Festival Finds allows attendees to access offers from local businesses while they soak in the fun across the festival period (3 - 19 July). This is a great way to get some new customers and to take advantage of the special festival vibe during the winter season. To be eligible for Festival Finds, you must be a business operating within Waverley LGA and have a unique offer for festival goers, whether it’s a discount, special offer or promotion at your business.
Ready to be a part of the action?
🔗 Sign up via the link in our bio.
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🎟️Hurry, DISCOUNTED early bird tickets are on sale until midnight tonight! Grab your tickets now, before they disappear faster than your friend when the food trucks are on. 🏃
Do what you need to do; call your friends and family, gather them up and start spamming them in the group chat — Bondi Festival 2026 is calling!
Buy your tickets now via the link in our bio!
It’s finally here — the moment you have all been waiting for 🔥
The full Bondi Festival 2026 program is now LIVE.
From 3-19 July, we’ve got an outstanding line-up of comedians, artists, musicians, performers as well as some mesmerising installations along the way. It’s all about big energy, bold ideas, expecting the unexpected and a glorious celebration of our incredible community. 🤩
Get ready for a night of outrageous fun with @itsjustvybe at Bingo, Burlesque & Bondy Vybes. Hop aboard for the bus ride of a lifetime with ‘Back of the Bus’, where the show starts when the wheels roll. Explore the queer existential mayhem that @thedarbyjames faces after donating sperm, and the turbulent aftermath. Experience exquisite lyrical storytelling with @thenancydenisshow or, if you’re after something a little more unhinged, dive deep into dangerously funny sketch comedy with chaotic duo, @hotdepartment.
There’s all this and so much more waiting for you in our full program, which you can access now via the link in our bio.
🎟️Discounted early bird tickets are on sale now until Sunday, so head to our website or click the link in our bio to buy yours now!
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🎵🥁Keen to get in front of the crowd at Bondi’s biggest arts festival? We’re searching for musicians, DJs or roaming performers who live, play or work within Waverley LGA!
This is your chance to help us keep the party going throughout the festival and showcase your talent to the local community and beyond. Better yet, you get to perform in stunning locations across Bondi.
There are only limited spots available, so if you or someone you know is interested in this opportunity, tag them in the comments below and apply now via the link in our bio 🤩
Applications close Thursday 28 May.
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