Sydney’s Bastille Festival Is Back In 2026 With Endless Mulled Wine And Raclette

Make room Sydney: our annual Bastille Festival is returning in July 2026, taking over Circular Quay and surrounds with cosy French frivolity, food and wine and—as always—entry is free.

Indulgent French food is the major drawcard, so there'll be more than 120 pop-up restaurants, stalls and dining terraces showcasing the best of French cuisine. You'll be able to load up on escargot, sweet and savoury crepes, melting raclette, macarons and croissants, saucisson, and a huge array of cheeses.

The Sydney Bastille Festival will once again have an epic wine program, with eight French wine bars covering regions from Bordeaux to Provence, plus mulled wine, spiced hot cider, beer bars, and cocktail stations—over 18 in total. 

For those more keen on the culture than the cuisine, there'll be more than 70 free performances including concerts, dance lessons, acrobatic displays, street theatre and more.

More details are due to drop in the coming months, so stayed tuned—we'll be on the case.

The Details

What: Sydney Bastille Festival 2026
When: Thursday 16 July–Sunday 19 July, 2026
Where: Circular Quay and surrounds, Sydney CBD
Cost: Free entry
Learn more: On the website

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