We’re still buzzing from the high of Bondi Festival 2026 — and from the feedback we received in our survey, so are many of you!

We gathered our favourite reviews and responses from you, in celebration of closing out for another year.

M’ap Boulé

“Nancy, you must continue to tour this show. This is art. Coming from the Inner West, I actually knew nothing about Bondi Pavillion or the kind of things happening here. Bondi, you’ve gone all cultural on us and have the rest of us thinking you don’t have it going on! It’s all happening down here.”

“I would love to see another performance by Nancy Denis. She is truly a rare talent.”

“The show is absolutely incredible. I don’t know what I was expecting but it exceeded everything I thought it would be. I felt like I didn’t pay enough for it”

Little Squirt

“Little Squirt was entertaining, innovative and thought provoking- what more could you want?”

“Excellent performance by Darby, an enthusiastic and interesting performer. Small intimate venue to suit the show.“

“Little squirt was amazing, funny and vulnerable”

“Loved it”

For The Best

“Brilliant. Just brilliant, important work that everyone should see! So funny and heartfelt and insightful and wonderful. Real people connecting over real stories in real life. BRILLIANT”

“Amazing?”

“I recommended to some friends, who also then attended and loved the performance.”

“I found it interesting and engaging, emotional and reflective. I felt a part of community and made me want to become more involved.”

“It was the best thing I’ve ever seen.”

Back of the Bus

“I wasn’t sure what to expect – I read about the festival happening during our stay and Back on the Bus was the only thing that aligned with our plans. I’m so glad that it did. It was wonderful!”

“It was a really interesting and one-of-kind experience that made me want to tell all my friends about it after.”

“Very creative, excellent 3 dancers and accordion was terrific.”

“Nothing like a good belly laugh! The bus tour was great, well thought out and the right length.”

Bingo, Burlesque & Bondi Vybes

“The event was fantastic and the performers and hosts were wonderful.”

“I loved the energy & presentation of the show.”

Pigeon Fool

“Different & thought-provoking.”

“Pigeon fool was interesting and engaging. Definitely an eye opener!”

Amalgamation

“It was off the wall & original just as all good fringe shows are!”

“Amalgamation was a particularly fun event – completely bonkers but original”