bondi Pavilion Archives

Waverley Movies in the Park ( Reschedule Update )

April 28, 2024

Waverley Council’s free Movies in the Park community event continues these autumn school holidays with everyone’s favourite Minions, penguins and more. Enjoy an evening of family-friendly blockbusters with: Sat 4 May – Happy Feet – Kimberley Reserve Sat 11 May – Wonka – Varna Park (rescheduled- new date) Sat 18 May – Minions: The Rise of Gru – Waverley Park (rescheduled – new date) There will be free popcorn from around 5pm and movies will screen at sundown. Grab your picnic rug and BYO picnic/dinner and settle in for a great night of entertainment. No glass or alcohol permitted. Mayor of…

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Events

The Sydney Comedy Festival @ Bondi Pavilion

April 21, 2024

The biggest night of laughs is back again! The Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase is bringing a fabulous cast of the top picks from the 2024 Festival to the Bondi Pavilion. This top-secret line-up promises to feature the very finest comics from Australia and beyond, boasting both household names and the next gen of comedy superstars. A massive night of entertainment, that is sure to leave you in stitches! Selling out year after year, be sure to get in quick to grab your seats to this massive night of the biggest laughs in town! Events will run from 7pm to 9pm…

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School holidays

Creative Planet by Legs on the Wall.

April 2, 2024

Join Legs on The Wall’s specialised trainers at Bondi Pavilion for Creative Planet, two days of workshops to learn skills in silks (aerial acrobatics), parkour, and softs (mat work). The Pav’s sprawling concrete space will transform into a pop-up acrobatic space for partipants from 6 to 25 yrs, to learn new skills with help from some of Australia’s best acrobats and parkour artists. Each workshop will explore creative physicality, using crash mats, ropes, climbing frames and more to learn how to leap, climb and explore in a safe way. No prior acrobatic skill is required, with each workshop catering to…

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Inspiration

Beauty Runs the Gauntlet, Bondi pavilion

March 3, 2024

Beauty Runs the Gauntlet’, is a showcase of exceptional female artists residing in the Waverley municipality. Waverley boasts an incredible creative community including many leading contemporary artists. In this exhibition, the artists present their perspectives on the human experience, their place within the world and their relationship to environment, community and culture. Dealing with themes of histories and meaning of place, nature and its great force within us, and femininity in all its expression, they offer their unique insight into the world. Coinciding with International Women’s Day, this exhibition aims to celebrate, elevate, and highlight the creativity, diversity, and achievements…

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Events

Queenie van de Zandt in BLUE: The Songs of Joni Mitchell at Bondi Pavilion

February 22, 2024

Settle in for a treat and be transported to Woodstock as Queenie van de Zandt, with her live band, performs the spellbinding show, BLUE: The Songs of Joni Mitchell. Australian cabaret chanteuse and musical theatre star Queenie van de Zandt, renowned for her artful storytelling and raw, emotive vocals, takes us on a sonic journey in BLUE, through the songs, stories and art of this musical legend. Affectionately reinterpreting Mitchell’s music, Queenie reveals the intimate stories behind Joni’s haunting songs such as A Case of You, River and Little Green from her iconic album, BLUE (one of Rolling Stone’s greatest…

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Events

Australian folk jazz trio, Elixir, performing at Bondi Pavilion

February 20, 2024

Australian folk jazz trio, Elixir, have well and truly established themselves as a creative favourite on the Australian music scene. Featuring the ethereal voice of Katie Noonan and in collaboration with renowned Australian poet and cartoonist Michael Leunig, Elixir perform their new acclaimed album, ‘A Small Shy Truth’. The Elixir band also includes phenomenal jazz musicians Zac Hurren on saxophones and Ben Hauptmann on guitar, who, with input from some of Australia’s finest composers (such as Iain Grandage, Joe Chindamo and Steve Newcomb), give musical life to the philosophical musings of Leunig. This intimate night of original songs full of…

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Events

Lunchtime Concerts at the Pav: The Cassettes

February 4, 2024

Let the Cassettes hit rewind and take you to the analogue era. For the past decade, The Cassettes have been curating the soundtrack to Sydney’s most unforgettable nights out. With the best of blues, soul, rock ‘n’ roll, and a fresh take on your favourite classic pop tracks, The Cassettes are not your average band. Alternating seamlessly between styles with grit and grace, The Cassettes are versatile, polished and a really good time! Hit play on the first Lunchtime Concert at the Pav for 2024 and come on down to the High Tide room for a fabulous hour of music and…

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Events

Bondi Latin Fiesta

February 1, 2024

Celebrate Latin culture through art, food, music, dance and film. Get ready for a multitude of authentic music experiences featuring an award-winning band and artists. The upbeat and exciting Latino rhythm will keep you dancing all day long. Immerse yourself in a vibrant world of Latin music styles. The day will include a special screening of the film, Buena Vista Social Club followed by live music in the courtyard, Latin dance workshop and artmaking. Get ready to soak up some solid tunes and great vibes! Where: Bondi Pavilion Garu Courtyard (northern end) when:11 February 2024 at 11:00am For more information:…

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Events, School holidays, What to do

THE LISTIES: MAKE SOME NOISE!

December 29, 2023

For over a decade the award-winning Listies have toured the world doing shows for literally gazillions of kidults (that’s kids and their adults). Now it’s your turn. Make Some Noise is a comedy concert for humans aged 4-400. Join the maestros of mirth, Rich and Matt, as they belt out a bunch of songs with the LOLs turned up to 11. Will they be in tune? Almost. In time? Not quite. In order? Definitely. Can Rich dance? Let’s find out. It’s a party for your ears and both of them are invited. Hilarious, fabulous fun for the whole family! Where: …

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Events, Inspiration, Kids

Southern right whale children’s art exhibition, Bondi

October 23, 2023

On Saturday 4 November the Australian Conservation Foundation will host a children’s art showcase at Bondi Pavilion to celebrate the southern right whale. “Southern right whales can be seen off the coast from Sydney from June to August as they head north to breed in warmer waters,” said Stephen Lightfoot, leader of ACF Community Eastern Sydney. “In July we had a wonderful whale watching event which more than 80 people attended and a kids art class supported by a local business. “Kids drew pictures of the southern right whale and submitted them to ACF’s Wild at Art competition – Australia’s…

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