ABOUT • Bondi Festival

BONDI FESTIVAL ACKNOWLEDGES THE BIDJIGAL, BIRRABIRRAGAL AND GADIGAL PEOPLE, WHO TRADITIONALLY OCCUPIED THE SYDNEY COAST. WE ACKNOWLEDGE AND PAY OUR DEEP RESPECTS TO ABORIGINAL ELDERS BOTH PAST AND PRESENT.

Bondi Festival is an arts festival for all ages, bringing the cool winter vibes to the shores of Bondi Beach. Warm up with the hottest acts and experiences from Australia and abroad – there’s plenty for everyone to see, do and experience at Bondi Festival. This year’s Festival boasts a stellar lineup and some of returning audience favourites! Check out the Program to get all the details and book your ticket now!

Information on our ticketing terms and conditions including information on conditions of entry can be found here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bondi Festival?

Who presents Bondi Festival?

Bondi Festival is presented by Waverley Council.

What are the dates of Bondi Festival?

Bondi Festival takes place annually in winter. This year’s Festival runs from 4th July to 20th July.

Where does the Festival take place?

The Bondi Festival takes place at Bondi Beach, on Bidjigal, Birrabirragal and Gadigal land.

Where can I find your ticketing terms and conditions?

Information on our ticketing terms and conditions including information on conditions of entry can be found here.

Where do I find access information?

Access information for specific events and venues will be listed on individual event pages once the program has been announced. More information can be found on our Accessibility page.

I am an artist. Can I present my work at the Festival?

If you have a show that you would like our team to know about for future programming, please fill out our Artist form on our Contact page. Also, be sure to follow us on facebook and instagram, and sign up to our e-news to be the first to find out about artist opportunities.

How do I get involved as a partner or sponsor?

Bondi Festival is always keen to have conversations with prospective partners. Head to our Partnerships page for more info.

I am a local business. How do I get involved in the Festival?

Each year Bondi Festival host the Bondi Festival Locals Program, we invite local businesses and artists to develop your own event, ticketed or free, and we’ll promote it in our 2025 festival program. Applications are now open until midnight Sunday 18th May, apply here!

I have a food truck or stall. Can I present at the Festival?

This year’s Festival welcomes Blue Sky Markets to Bondi Park every Saturday of Bondi Festival. For more information about how to be a stallholder of the Bondi Festival Food Markets, head to the Blue Sky Market Website to apply!

I would like to make a complaint or give feedback/a compliment. Who do I speak to?

We’re always keen to hear how we can improve our Festival, or any areas in which you think we’re killing it. For any of the above, please contact Bondi Festival by email on bondifestival@waverley.nsw.gov.au. All complaints will be responded to within 72 hours.

Who do I contact if I have a general enquiry?

For any general enquiries, please contact Bondi Festival by email on bondifestival@waverley.nsw.gov.au.

Getting Here

BONDI JUNCTION STATION

Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra line

BUS STOP

333 from Circular Quay via Oxford St and Bondi Junction to Bondi Beach
380 from Bondi Junction to Bondi Beach
379 from Bronte via Bondi Junction to North Bondi

PARKING

Paid parking is available on Queen Elizabeth Drive, Park Drive South, Campbell Parade, Glenayr Ave, Curlewis St and in the surrounding area. There are no parking fees on Queen Elizabeth Drive and Park Drive South after 7pm during the festival dates.

Secure Parking operated by Wilson Parking is available at Pacific Bondi Car Park (152 Curlewis St) and the Hub Shopping Centre Car Park (O’Brien St).

Bicycle parking is available on Campbell Parade.

ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORT

Mobility parking bays are located on:

Queen Elizabeth Drive near Bondi Pavilion
Ramsgate Ave near Campbell Parade
Blair St opposite Galilee Catholic Primary School
Curlewis St near Glenayr Ave

Bus stops on Campbell Parade are located near all Bondi Beach sites. 333 buses are accessible and frequently run between the city and Bondi Beach. 379 Buses are accessible and run close to Badlambs Barbershop.

MAP

Accessibility

Bondi Festival is working to make our Festival inclusive for everyone. To read the full the full details of Bondi Festival and related accessibility for event please see our Accessibility Page.

Details of inclusive and accessible performances will be indicated by access symbols. This includes: Auslan Interpreted events, Hearing Loop access, Hearing No Obstacle, Language No Obstacle and Sight No Obstacle events.

CONTACT US

For any questions regarding accessibility at Bondi Festival please email bondifestival@waverley.nsw.gov.au
We will get back to you within 72 hours. Please tell us your number if you prefer to be contacted by phone.

SEND US YOUR FEEDBACK

We would love your feedback to help us make our program and services even more inclusive. Please contact us at bondifestival@waverley.nsw.gov.au if you have any queries or suggestions regarding accessibility at Bondi Festival.

PHYSICAL ACCESS

Bondi Festival is held within a number of venues within our Bondi Beach and North Bondi precinct, with venues to be announced in line with the program announcement. Accessibility varies from venue to venue; please see the Program Accessibility page for more information. If you have any questions about access or would like more information, please call us on +61 475 788 967 or email us at bondifestival@waverley.nsw.gov.au. We will endeavour to get back to you within 72 hours. Please provide your number if you prefer to be contacted by phone.

AUSLAN INTERPRETING

Where this symbol is displayed, one or more sessions will be Auslan interpreted. Auslan interpreted performances are for audiences who are Deaf or hard of hearing and use Australian Sign Language (Auslan). Experienced Auslan theatre interpreters stand to the side of the stage and interpret dialogue and any text into Auslan, signing live. Audiences requiring this service are seated in the section closest to the interpreter to ensure good sightlines. When the program is on sale, check the Accessibility section on each event page for dates of Auslan interpreted sessions.

HEARING LOOP

A Hearing Loop emits a wireless signal, for those with a hear aid or cochlear implant processor can switch to the T Switch to receive this signal. Hearing Loop is available in the Theatre of the Bondi Pavillion.

FM DEVICES

Audio is fed through a FM transmitter which is picked up by a receiver. Bondi Festival staff will be available for guests to request a receiver and headset for the Seagull and Yalagang Room. Please enquire at the Box Office on the Ground Floor of the Bondi Pavillion regarding this service, there is a limited number of devices available per show, if you would like to call in advance or enquire about this service, please contact the Bondi Festival team at bondifestival@waverley.nsw.gov.au or call +61 475 788 967. We will respond within 72 hours.

LANGUAGE, HEARING AND SIGHT NO OBSTACLE EVENTS

These events indicate that audiences can understand and engage with the event/performance without a comprehensive understanding of the English Language, if Deaf & Hard of Hearing, or Visually Impaired. Please note, these classifications are subjective. For a full list of performances and events and the access for each can be found on the individual show pages and on the Program Accessibility page.

COMPANION AND CARER CARDS

Bondi Festival supports the Companion Card program. For patrons who require the assistance of a companion or carer, a second ticket is issued at no cost to the Companion Card holder. For Companion Card tickets please email bondifestival@waverley.nsw.gov.au with your details and the second ticket will be issued. The Companion Card holder must present their card at the Box Office.

During the Festival dates, the Bondi Festival Box Office is located downstairs at the Bondi Pavilion.

ASSISTANCE ANIMALS

Guide Dogs, Hearing Dogs and assistance animals are welcome at all Bondi Festival events and venues.

Our Team

Festival Lead Lisa Walton (Festivals and Special Projects Producer – Waverley Council)
First Nations Producer Matilda Brown
Marketing Lead Michelle Balogh
Publicist Kabuku Public Relations
Production Manager Tim Burns
Branding Agency Hours After
Festival Designer Camille Ostrowsky

Thanks to the Badlambs Barbershop, Dotcom Art and the many contributing teams across Waverley Council.

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Bondi Festival acknowledges the Bidiagal, Birrabirragal and Gadigal people, who traditionally occupied the Sydney Coast, and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders both past and present.