Get ready to Frenchify your life once again because the Bastille Festival has announced its return this July with quite the lineup. There’s a lot of exciting French-themed fun to look forward to across four days, and it’s completely free to attend. With gourmet French cuisine, cinema, food, and lots of mulled wine, the festival has become a popular fixture on Sydney’s annual calendar. Now it’s 12th year, the festival’s stellar 2025 program packs a punch with more than 120 exhibitors and over 80 dishes on offer.
Bastille Festival 2025
The festival will take over Circular Quay, spanning from The Rocks, The Overseas Passenger Terminal, East Circular Quay, Customs House, Quay Quarter Lanes, and more.
Spread across four days, the festival will feature some of the best bits of French food and culture. Think escargot, sweet and savory crepes, raclette, mulled wine, and gooey melted cheese. Some of the city’s finest food artists and most avant-garde chefs are getting in on the action and bringing some of their most exciting French creations to the table, including cheese-flavored dishes, flambé, en-croute, and more. Also part of its line-up is a French cinema and a French Cabaret Night. The giant French village promises an unforgettable experience to celebrate the spirit of France.
For all the culture vultures, there are over 100 free events to enjoy, including live concerts, DJs, dance and street performances, magic shows, dance classes, concerts, and more, along with a wine-tasting tour around the Harbour. There’s wine from Bordeaux, Provence, Loire, and Burgundy to sip on with champagne being the main star as you soak up the festivities. You can also warm up with mulled wine, spiced hot cider, beer bars, and cocktail stations on-site.
The Bastille Festival comes to Sydney from July 17-20. Entry to the festival is free, but visitors will need to pay for food and beverages. Head here for more info.