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Christmas 2025, Community, School holidays

See What’s On Next Year in Bondi’s Pavilion, Your Guide to the Pav’s 2026 Program

December 10, 2025

Get ready for a huge year of arts, culture and community at the Pav! The 2026 program is packed with live performances, family events, music, theatre, visual art and big ideas. Whether you love circus, storytelling, comedy, dance or hands-on creativity, there’s something for all ages — from toddlers to grandparents. It’s a program designed with, for and by the community, inspired by surf culture, family life, imagination, and the joy of gathering together.Watch the launch video, explore the full program, and grab early-bird tickets before 31 December 2025. FAMILY PROGRAM Families can expect a full year of playful, imaginative…

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Art, Free

Curtain Call: Lauren Brincat’s Immersive Textile Installation at Bondi Pavilion

November 15, 2025

Step into a world where fabric becomes movement, memory and ritual in Curtain Call, a powerful new installation by acclaimed artist Lauren Brincat. This free exhibition invites visitors to experience textile in an entirely new way—alive with rhythm, emotion and meaning. About the Exhibition In Curtain Call, Brincat transforms cloth into something almost ceremonial. What begins as fabric evolves into talisman-like forms that unfurl across the gallery space. The installation explores the delicate tension between stillness and movement, control and release, body and memory. Set within the historic architecture of Bondi Pavilion—a place shaped by gathering, performance and cultural exchange—the…

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Events, School holidays

Magic Garden: Music and Songwriting Workshop with The Vegetable Plot

September 22, 2025

Step into the Magic Garden with ARIA-nominated children’s band The Vegetable Plot for a fun and inspiring songwriting workshop these school holidays at Bondi Pavilion. In this interactive 45-minute session, kids will discover the joy of music-making while learning from some of Australia’s favourite veggie characters. Ru Barb will guide participants through vocal warm-ups and harmonies, Aspara Gus will share songwriting secrets, and Sir Paul McCarrotney will bring the groove. Together, the group will create something fresh and new—planting seeds of musical inspiration that can grow for years to come. Built around some of The Vegetable Plot’s most popular songs,…

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Community

Hidden Stories Unearthed at Bondi Pavilion

August 28, 2025

Bondi Pavilion has always been more than just a building—it’s a place where generations of locals and visitors have gathered, swum, celebrated, and created memories. During the Pavilion’s recent restoration, something truly special was uncovered: faded signs from its past, hidden beneath layers of paint. As conservation teams carefully stripped back old paintwork to repair cracks and strengthen the structure, they discovered original signage from decades gone by. Among the treasures were signs pointing to the Turkish & Hot Sea Water Baths, the Bondi Junior Lifesaving Club (once called the Life Boys), and the central entryway. Though incomplete and weathered,…

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Theatre

Bondi Theatre Company – Local Stories, Big Performances, and a Season of Cabaret & Comedy

August 24, 2025

The Bondi Theatre Company is bringing live theatre back to the Eastern Suburbs, staging productions at the newly revitalised Bondi Pavilion. Known for its commitment to telling local stories with a global heart, the company is fast becoming a cultural cornerstone for the Bondi community. About the Company Founded to showcase the rich creative talent within the Eastern Suburbs, Bondi Theatre Company blends professional performers with community spirit. Their productions are fresh, innovative, and accessible — designed to engage audiences of all ages while shining a spotlight on Bondi’s vibrant artistic scene. Performances at Bondi Pavilion With the Pavilion’s recent…

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Events

Experience the Magic of Imagination with IMAGINE LIVE at Bondi Pavilion

July 22, 2025

Calling all families and nature lovers in the Eastern Suburbs! This August, step into a world of creativity, friendship, and wonder at IMAGINE LIVE — a captivating interactive musical performance inspired by Alison Lester’s beloved children’s book Imagine. About IMAGINE LIVE Created by the award-winning team from Robot Song and brought to life by writer/director Jolyon James, IMAGINE LIVE blends live acting, digital puppetry, and animation in a mesmerizing 60-minute performance. The show invites children (ages 4+) and their families to journey through the pages of Imagine, discovering a world bursting with animals, imagination, and our precious natural environment. From…

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Community, Events, What to do

Bondi Pavilion: Where the Community Comes Together by the Sea

May 1, 2025

If you haven’t visited the newly revitalised Bondi Pavilion yet, make this the season you do! Perched right on Bondi Beach, this iconic community hub has been bringing locals together for generations — and after a recent transformation, it’s better than ever. The Pavilion is more than a beautiful beachside landmark. It’s a space alive with family-friendly events, arts exhibitions, live music, markets, and creative workshops. From casual catch-ups with a coffee to one-of-a-kind performances under the stars, there’s always something happening. Mums will love the family-friendly vibe — think school holiday shows, hands-on kids’ art classes, and relaxing weekend…

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Events, School holidays

Experience Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo at Bondi Pavilion!

April 22, 2025

Get ready for a prehistoric adventure like no other as the widely acclaimed Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo roars into Bondi Pavilion this April! Perfect for dino-lovers big and small, this interactive theatre experience invites you to meet life-sized ancient creatures up close — from adorable baby dinosaurs to some of the largest predators and plant-eaters to ever walk the earth. About the Show:Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo is no ordinary stage show — it’s an imaginative, hands-on experience where kids can choose to watch from a safe distance or get right up close to these prehistoric puppets. The dinosaurs are astonishingly life-like, and…

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Cinema, Free

Despicable Me 4 Returns to Bondi Pavilion – A Free Family Movie Night by the Sea

April 21, 2025

Get ready, Bondi! After being rained out earlier this year, Despicable Me 4 is back for a much-anticipated free screening at the Bondi Pavilion on Saturday, 10 May 2025, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. It’s part of Waverley Council’s hugely popular Movies in the Park series—and it’s shaping up to be the perfect night for the whole family. This rescheduled screening is your second chance to see Despicable Me 4 under the stars—without spending a cent. Just pack a picnic, bring a blanket or low chair, and settle in for a relaxing evening of laughs and minion mayhem. Why It’s Worth…

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Cinema, Free

Free Outdoor Screening of Despicable Me 4 at Bondi Pavilion

March 23, 2025

Gather your family, pack a picnic, and get ready for a fun-filled evening under the stars! Waverley Council’s “Movies in the Park” series is back, and on Saturday, 29 March 2025, you can catch a free screening of Despicable Me 4 at Bondi Pavilion’s Garu Courtyard. About the Film: Despicable Me 4 (2024) – PG In this brand-new adventure, Gru is adjusting to life with his mischievous son, Gru Jr., when a villainous mastermind, Maxime Le Mal, escapes from prison to seek revenge. Packed with laughs, heart, and plenty of Minion mayhem, Despicable Me 4 is perfect for the whole…

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