Vive la Révolution! Bastille Festival returns to Sydney this week

Bastille Festival 

Four days of French food, wine, and festivities kick off Thursday and it’s FREE to attend.

WHAT | QUOI ?

Bastille Festival Sydney 2025, Australia’s largest celebration of French culture returns to Circular Quay and The Rocks from Thursday 17 July to Sunday 20 July, transforming the city into a Parisian winter playground.

WHEN | QUAND?

Thursday 17 – Sunday 20 July 2025

WHERE | OU?

Circular Quay & The Rocks, Sydney

KEY HIGHLIGHTS:

Coinciding with Bastille Day week, the Festival brings French culture & spirit to the heart of Sydney, featuring over 150 food, artisans and wine stalls, 100+ free performances, a Fire Pit Cinema featuring iconic French movies.

• French Village Markets – Cheese wheels, raclette, crepes, escargot, macarons & more
• Cabaret Night & DJ Parties – After-dark French flair on the Quay.
• Live Entertainment – Cancan dancers, jazz bands, fire shows, acrobats, and roving performers
• Free Entry – Everyone is welcome to indulge, explore, and escape to France

Ticketed experiences:
1- Wine Passport – Embark on a self-guided “Tour de France” through 8 wine regions (from $49)
2- Fire Pit Cinema – Outdoor French film screenings with mulled wine and marshmallows (from $35)

“Bastille Festival 2025 is bigger than ever, with more food, more wine, more culture. It’s a true celebration of joie de vivre, right here on Sydney Harbour.” — Vincent Hernandez, Founder & Festival Director

Bastille Festival

Dates: Thursday 17 July – Sunday 20 July 2025
Location: Circular Quay & The Rocks, Sydney
Entry: Free | Food and Wine Experiences available for booking
Website: https://bastillefestival.com.au/sydney/

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