Bondi’s magical wintertime arts and cultural festival, Bondi Festival, is back for another run of frosty fun by the beach. The wintry shindig will be turning up the heat with everything from live music to ice-skating antics from the 4 July—20 July, so consider this the proverbial carrot to lure you out of the house this winter.
In 2020, two much-loved Bondi events—Bondi Feast and Bondi Winter Magic Festival—were combined to create the all-in-one extravaganza that is now Bondi Festival. This years festival has announced a dazzling program, featuring a comedy gala with acts like Will Gibb and Alia Lievore, first nations performers like 2024 Triple J Unearthed winner RIAH, and quadruple ARIA award winning artist Meg Washington. For the foodies, the festival's Blue Sky Markets are debuting at Bondi Park, celebrating much-loved dishes from local buisnesses.
The iconic Bondi Vista Ferris Wheel is returning, too, with its unbeatable 360-degree views across the ocean, the beach, and Bondi. And it wouldn't be a winter festival without a pop-up ice-skating rink, which is open to all ages and skill levels—from triple axel-pros to edge-of-rink clingers.
Tickets are now on sale. To view the full program and to snap up tix, head to the website.
The Details
What: Bondi Festival
When: Friday 4 July – Sunday 20 July, 2025
Where: Bondi Beach, Bondi
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