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.
Noticed something a little different at Bondi Pavilion Courtyard this week? ⭐🤩
Welcome to Accordion by @amigoandamigo, a playful sensory public art experience that celebrates postcode 2-0-2-6 in the year 2026.
🌈 Six giant interconnected archways ablaze with vibrant colours, each inspired by the timeless accordion. Crafted from illuminated steel rings and adorned with vividly printed fabrics, these archways transform into dynamic formations beckoning all to walk through. At the base of each accordion lies an interactive pad; with each joyful leap, the artwork springs to life, weaving melodies that cascade through waves of light and colour along its towering form. ✨
Accordion extends beyond the festival period, so there’s plenty of time to bask in the light! 💛🧡❤️
On everyday from 6am - 10pm
20 June - 28 July
Bondi Pavilion Courtyard
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🥁Brace yourselves — the lineup for Bondi Festival Comedy Gala is out! We’ve rounded up some of the funniest people in the country for two massive nights of comedy.
3 July kicks off with our hilarious MC @the_thaliajoan, whose chaotic, relatable and “unhinged” stage presence sets the tone for back-to-back laughs from comedy icons @sambowdencomic, @laurenybonner, @daveawoodhead & @hingers.
Because one night of comedy is never enough, we’ve got @imaanfrankhadchiti taking us for a wickedly funny ride on 4 July. @samkissajukian, @patdohertycomedy & @charlbecwood promise an evening of outstanding stand-up that will leave you giggling all the way home. Plus, we have one more act to be announced, so stay tuned...
🎟️If you haven’t got your tickets yet, now’s the time to buy them via the link in our bio!
See you all there!
Bondi Festival | 3 – 19 July
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🔥LESS THAN 2 WEEKS TO GO!
With incredible live acts, mesmerising installations and plenty of music, comedy & theatre performances to choose from, Bondi Festival is set to heat up your plans this winter. 🤩
Get ready for unexpected twists, bold ideas & big energy.
🎟️Buy tickets now via the link in our bio.
Bondi Festival | 3 - 19 July
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It’s double the fun and double the hilarity with this year’s Bondi Festival Comedy Gala hosts — Thalia-Joan & Imaan Hadchiti! 🤩
No stranger to chaos and affectionately dubbed “the queen of high-functioning unhinged”, @the_thaliajoan will take audiences on a chaotic journey through comedy on 3 July. Equal parts relatable and unpredictable, Thalia-Joan’s energetic storytelling and likeable madness have made her a crowd favourite.
Much-loved comedy veteran @imaanfrankhadchiti takes to the stage on 4 July, bringing with him 20 years’ experience in stand-up, television and film. With a long history of multiple sold-out shows, he joins Bondi Festival Comedy Gala to host the final night’s antics with his signature authenticity and distinctive storytelling style.
Stay tuned for the FULL lineup, coming soon 🔥
🎟️ Tickets are selling fast – buy yours now via the link in our bio!
Bondi Festival Comedy Gala
🗓️July 3 & 4
📍Bondi Pavilion Theatre
🎵🥁 Bondi Festival’s first weekend kicks off with Fifty Years of Deadly, a three-hour showcase of legendary and up-and-coming First Nations artists curated by @awesomeblack.studio
Grab your friends and family and spend the perfect afternoon in Bondi, jamming along to live music and DJs celebrating contemporary culture.
Headlining this free event are Gadigal-based psychedelic quartet @lemonisetheband, First Nations electro-soul trio @bowandarrowland and Australia’s longest-running all-Indigenous female group, @stiffgins.
Fifty Years of Deadly marks a milestone. NAIDOC Week 2026 commemorates 50 years of celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures.
Fifty Years of Deadly | July 4
🗓️12pm - 3pm
📍Bondi Pavilion Courtyard
Catch you there!
Bondi Festival presents For The Best, a whimsical odyssey of the untold loss behind friendship breakups.
For centuries, we’ve turned romantic ruin into songs, scripts and silver-screen spectacles - but where are the stories mourning lost friendships? For The Best is built from real accounts by Bondi locals about broken down friendships, and the spaces they leave behind. These tales are woven together with live music by Luke Dux for a performance that’s captivating, messy and hilarious. 🎵
Created by Jeffrey Jay Fowler (@tlghtheatre) with Mark Storen and Georgia King (@whiskeyandboots), whose award-winning works include The One, Mama Stitch, and Fag/Stag.
🎟️Tickets are on sale now via the link in our bio!
🗣️ Have your own story you’d like to share? Follow the same link for more information.
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
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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, Kate Bender, Fergus Berney-Gibson, Jules Bulleid, Deirdre Butters, Louise Carter, Swee Khim Ch`ng, Christine Choi, Catherine Clayton-Smith, Karen Coull, Julie Danilov, Viola Dominello, Naomi Droll, Nic Fern, Danica Firulovic, Emily Galicek, Gao Ding, 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.
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