Bastille Festival 2025

Get ready to eat, sip and dance your way through four fabulous days of French-inspired fun as Bastille Festival returns to Circular Quay from 17–20 July 2025.

This beloved (and free!) celebration of all things French is back bigger than ever, filling the heart of Sydney with delicious eats, fine wine, vibrant entertainment, and plenty of joie de vivre.

Bastille Festival 2025

Now in its 12th year, the festival promises a true taste of France with over 120 food and wine stalls dishing up classics like raclette, escargot, crepes, macarons and more, plus exclusive chef collabs and bold French fusion bites.

Wine lovers can take a "Tour de France" through eight celebrated French wine regions with curated tastings from boutique producers and famous châteaux.

Beyond the food and drink, it’s a full cultural experience with 100+ free performances across four days—expect live music, street theatre, dance workshops, fire shows and French cabaret, all set against Sydney’s stunning harbour backdrop.

Whether you're a Francophile or just in the mood for something magnifique, Bastille Festival 2025 is your ultimate winter escape—no passport required!

See the full festival schedule and map at Bastille Festival.

Where:   Circular Quay, Sydney
When:    Thursday 17 to Sunday 20 July 2025
Cost:      General admission is FREE

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