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Listen up for live music from Aria award winner Meg Washington and next generation talents Mi-kaisha and RIAH. Get down with Betty Grumble, laugh until you cry at the Bondi Festival Comedy Gala, experience groundbreaking theatre beachside at our very own Bondi Pavilion and explore your artistic side with Gladdy Drawing Club and the legendary Waverley Art Prize.

Don’t miss your chance to enjoy our classic Bondi Festival Ice Rink and Ferris Wheel, along with a fresh festival line up to spark heat to your winter.

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There`s just two weeks to go until Bondi Festival...

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There's just two weeks to go until Bondi Festival 2025! From 4 to 20 July, Waverley Council's annual arts festival will strike up and spark life into the chilly days and nights of winter. 🔥🤩 We're bringing old festival favourites back to Bondi along with a fresh line-up of music, theatre, comedy and a healthy dose of the unexpected. From an intimate gig with Meg Washington and an art class with Wendy Sharpe to comedy from the likes of Chris McCallister, Samantha Andrew and Will Gibb, we've got your winter lineup sorted. Tickets are selling fast! Check out the full program at the link in our bio. @waverleycouncil @bondipavilionofficial #BondiFestival #BondiFest

Trade your sunhat for a beanie, your boogie board...

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Trade your sunhat for a beanie, your boogie board for skates and join us at the famous Bondi Festival Ice Rink. ⛸️🐧 With push-along penguins and ice skates of all sizes, everyone can glide through this beachside winter wonderland. Book your tickets for the ice rink and the rest of our incredible Bondi Festival program now at the link in our bio. 🎟️✨ @WaverleyCouncil @starsonice_popups @BondiPavilionOfficial #BondiFest #BondiFestival

Coming off the back of a successful season at The...

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Coming off the back of a successful season at The Old Fitz Theatre, FRUIT BOX THEATRE's gritty storytelling event Queer Compost is coming to Bondi Festival. Join us for a hilarious and heartfelt evening of storytelling hosted by Madeleine Gandhi and featuring the incredible Wilfred Roach, Chris McCallister, Cheryn Frost and Michael Sun. Tickets are on sale now at the link in our bio. It's one night only, so get in quick. 🎟️✨ @WaverleyCouncil @BondiPavilionOfficial @FruitBoxTheatre @TheTransComedian @CocktailOnion @Michael.pdf #BondiFest #BondiFestival

Unique and interactive theatre experience Sincere...

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Unique and interactive theatre experience Sincere Apologies is coming to Bondi Pavilion. We might begin every second email with the word ‘sorry’, but what do we really mean when we apologise?
Sincere Apologies invites us to investigate apologies – from the famous and public to the obscure and deeply personal. See the full Bondi Festival program and book your tickets now at the link in our bio. 🎟️✨ @WaverleyCouncil @BondiPavilionOfficial @AltFactsPtyLtd #BondiFest #BondiFestival

It`s a Gladdy Drawing Club line-up for the ages....

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It's a Gladdy Drawing Club line-up for the ages. ✏️✨ From Australian artistic icon @WendySharpeArt to 2024 Waverley Art Prize winner @BronteLeightonDore, we've rounded up an incredible line-up of artists and models. Check out our guest artists below: Sat 5 July
Guest artist: Bronte Leighton-Dore
Model: Demon Derriere Thu 10 July
Guest artist: Wendy Sharpe
Model: Basjia Fri 18 July
Guest artist: Michael Simms
Model: Shaleim Brown See the full Bondi Festival program now and book your tickets at the link in our bio. 🎟️ @WaverleyCouncil @BondiPavilionOfficial @GladdyDrawingClub
@Demon_Derriere @Basjia @MichaelSimmsArt @14perscent #bondifestival #bondifest

Experience our stunning Bondi Beach from new...

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Experience our stunning Bondi Beach from new heights. 🎡🏖️ Returning this year with unbeatable 360-degree views, the Bondi Vista Ferris Wheel is here to brighten up your winter. Book your tickets now at the link in our bio. @WaverleyCouncil @BondiPavilionOfficial #BondiFest #BondiFestival #FerrisWheel

The Waverley Art Prize is a $15,000 prize for...

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The Waverley Art Prize is a $15,000 prize for artistic excellence in painting and drawing presenting an extraordinary survey of talent spanning the local arts community and greater Australian contemporary Visual Arts sector. The finalists of the 39th annual Waverley Art Prize are Emma Anna, Peter Berner, Gina Bruce, Leah Bullen, Mark Maurangi Carrol, Armando Chant, Andrew Clarke, Nancy Constandelia, Danica Firulovic, Steve Gorman, Mark Gowing, Jody Graham, Michelle Hanlin, Amber Hearn, Anton James, Philjames, Alun Rhys Jones, Kozy K, Matthew Kentmann, Rosemary Lee, Belem Lett, Cate Maddy, Daniel McAuley, Julian Meagher, Bette Mifsud, Tony Mighell, Kaz Muramatsu, Eleanor Purseglove, Matthew Ricci, Nick Santoro, Mook Simpson, Renay Smith, Sally Stokes, Lilli Stromland, Catherine Tate, Kate Vassallo, Mirra Whale, Rose Wilfred, Joseph Williams Jungarayi, HEGO Winners are announced at the opening event held in Bondi Pavilion Art Gallery on Friday 4 July 2025, 6pm – 8pm. The exhibition continues until 17 August 2025, 10am – 5pm daily. For more information see the link in our bio. @waverleycouncil @bondipavilionofficial @waverleyartschool

We`re gearing up for a big one at Bondi Festival....

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We're gearing up for a big one at Bondi Festival. 🔥🤩 Get down with Betty Grumble, enjoy the soulful sounds of Meg Washington and Mi-kaisha, laugh until you cry at the Bondi Festival Comedy Gala, experience groundbreaking theatre by the beach and explore your artistic side with Gladdy Drawing Club and the legendary Waverley Art Prize. Check out the full program at the link in our bio and book your tickets before they're gone. 🎟️ @WaverleyCouncil @BondiPavilionOfficial @BettyGrumble @IAMikaisha @GladdyDrawingClub
#BondiFest #BondiFestival

Everybody`s talking about POV.

With rave...

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Everybody's talking about POV. With rave reviews rolling in from The Guardian, TimeOut and more, we can't wait to welcome re:group's live onstage docu-drama POV to Bondi Festival. Don't miss your chance to find out why this innovative, electric and emotionally resonant piece of theatre is getting so much buzz. Tickets on sale now at the link in our bio. @waverleycouncil @bondipavilionofficial @regroup_ #BondiFest #BondiFestival

Only one month left to go until winter`s best...

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Only one month left to go until winter's best fest. 🎡✨ Are you dreaming of gliding around our gorgeous coastal ice rink or reaching new heights in our famous ferris wheel? Have you been holding out to dance with @BettyGrumble and sketch alongside your favourite artists at @GladdyDrawingClub? If you just can't wait for Bondi Festival, now's the time to lock in those tickets. There's only one month left to go! Full program at the link in our bio. @WaverleyCouncil @BondiPavilionOfficial #BondiFest #BondiFestival

We’re rounding up unmissable music acts and...

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We’re rounding up unmissable music acts and bringing them to you. Experience quadruple ARIA award winner Meg Washington’s soulful sound up close. Encounter the phenomenal talent of Mi-kaisha and RIAH as they bring sweet and deadly sounds to Bondi Pavilion. Then to shake it up, join us for a daytime dance with the incomparable Betty Grumble, her Boogettes and special guest DJ HipHopHero. Tickets on sale now at the link in our bio. @waverleycouncil @bondipavilionofficial @washingtongram @iammikaisha @riah_alone #bondifest #bondifestival #livemusicsydney

The pawty of the year is coming to Bondi Pavilion!...

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The pawty of the year is coming to Bondi Pavilion! 🐾 Sign your pooch up for our Pavilion Paw Parade, the ultimate celebration of Bondi's famous canine culture. Hosted by Sydney drag queen royalty Charisma Belle and with awards like Best Dressed, Party Tricks and Best Personality, register your pup (or borrow a friend's!) at the link in our bio. @waverleycouncil @bondipavilionofficial #dogsofbondi #bondibeach #doglover #puppylover #dogsoﬁnstagram

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