After a two-year hiatus, Bondi’s magical wintertime arts and cultural festival, , is back for another run of frosty fun by the beach. The wintry shindig will be turning up the heat with everything from cabaret to ice-skating antics for three weeks this 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. However, last year's run was put on ice due to Sydney's lockdown.
Now, the combined festival has announced a dazzling program to make up for lost time, featuring cabaret performances, gender-bending comedy, interactive theatre, pub trivia nights, walking tours, artist talks, and live tunes. Plus, a heap of Bondi venues will be throwing there own events and gigs while the festival is on.
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, .
The Details
What: Bondi Festival
When: Friday 1 – Sunday 17 July 2022
Where: Bondi Beach, Bondi
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