Waverley Council is thrilled to announce this year’s Bondi Festival, its biggest-ever program featuring a fresh line-up of world-class music, theatre, comedy, visual arts and interactive performances from the best in local talent, from Friday 4th to Sunday 20th July 2025.
The 17-day, all-inclusive festival makes its triumphant return to Bondi Pavilion and surrounds, with a smorgasbord of vibrant shows, free community events, and cutting-edge, night-time arts programming – all in one place.
Alongside the exciting arts program, visitors can enjoy festival favourites, including Bondi’s famous ice-skating rink and the beloved Bondi Vista Ferris Wheel, a 25-metre-high structure with 360-degree views of the breathtaking Bondi Beach.
In 2025, there is also a new offering for the foodies-at-heart; the Festival’s Blue Sky Markets make their debut at Bondi Park over three big Saturdays, bringing together delicious dishes from local businesses in Sydney’s East.
2025 LINE-UP:
Whole-of-fest Events
Bondi Festival Ice Rink
Dates: 4 – 20 July 2025, 10am to 8.45pm daily
Bondi Vista Ferris Wheel
Dates: 4 – 20 July 2025, 10am to 9pm daily
Waverley Art Prize
Dates: 4 – 17 July 2025, 10am to 5pm daily
Location: Gallery, Bondi Pavilion
Bondi Festival Locals
Dates: 4 – 20 July 2025
Location: Bondi Beach area
Bondi Beach Sea Wall
Dates: 4 – 20 July 2025
Location: Bondi Beach
Food Markets & DJs
Dates: Saturdays, 5, 12 & 19 July 2025, 11am to 9pm
Location: Bondi Park
Week One
Bondi Festival Opening/Waverley Art Prize Opening
Dates: 4 July, 6pm-8pm
Location: Gallery, Bondi Pavilion
Bondi Festival Comedy Gala
Artists: Hosted by Pat Doherty with Will Gibb, Jess Fuchs, Edan McGovern, Alia Lievore, Sath
Nadesan and more.
Dates: 4 & 5 July, 7:30pm
Location: Theatre, Bondi Pavilion
Pavilion Paw Parade
Dates: 5 July, 11am-2pm
Location: Courtyard, Bondi Pavilion
Mi-kaisha feat. RIAH
Artists: Mi-Kaisha and RIAH
Dates: 5 July, 7pm-8:30pm
Location: Seagull Room, Bondi Pavilion
Gladdy Drawing Club X Bondi Festival
Dates: 5 July, 5pm
Location: Gallery, Bondi Pavilion
Week Two
Daytime Dance Party
Artists: Betty Grumble with DJ Hiphophero
Dates: 12 July, 12pm-4pm
Location: Courtyard, Bondi Pavilion
POV by re:group
Dates: 10 – 12 July, 7:00pm
Location: Theatre, Bondi Pavilion
Sincere Apologies
Dates: 10 July, 6pm, 11 July, 8:30pm & 12 July, 6pm
Location: Seagull Room, Bondi Pavilion
Queer Compost X Bondi Festival
Artists: Fruitbox Theatre
Dates: 12 July, 8:30pm
Location: Seagull Room, Bondi Pavilion
Bondi From The Barber’s Chair with Madeleine Stewart
Dates: 10 – 12 July, 7:30pm
Location: Badlambs Barbershop, Glenayr Ave, Bondi
Gladdy Drawing Club X Bondi Festival
Dates: 10 July 6:00pm & 18th July 6:00pm.
Location: Gallery, Bondi Pavilion
Meg Washington
Dates: 18 July, 7:30pm
Location: Theatre, Bondi Pavilion
