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School Holiday Programs

Next School Holiday Dates: Monday 6 July to Friday 17 July 2026
Bondi Festival
3 - 19 July
Feel-good family fun is guaranteed this winter at Bondi Beach with the return of the beloved Bondi Festival! Featuring crowd favourites such as the iconic Ferris Wheel, our winter wonderland Ice Rink, and incredible food markets, plus new fun that the whole family will love.
Accordion
20 June - 28 July, free
Be a part of the magic that is Accordion. This is not just an art installation of amazing proportions, it's an interactive audiovisual feast. Create music and light with just the touch of your toes and marvel at the wonder of this beautiful artwork that will form the centrepiece of this year's Festival.
Pavilion Paw Parade
11 June, free
Calling all proud dog parents and lovers, the pawty of the year is coming back to Bondi Pavilion! Get set to unleash the fun at Bondi Festival’s Pavilion Paw Parade, where every dog is a headliner.
Bookings for the 2026 Winter WWAS program are now open. This program offers children aged 6 and up the opportunity to get creative using a variety of media, including charcoal, paint, clay, mixed media, printmaking, and more. For timetable and booking information, click here.
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Our School Holiday Program is now on Humanitix. Be sure to follow us so you can stay up to date with programming and get first pick of our beloved events.
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