Bastille Festival Sydney 2025 takes over Circular Quay for a vibrant celebration of France’s national day from today, Thursday 17 to Sunday 20 July. The smell of crêpes, the sound of corks popping, and lively French-inspired stalls will fill Circular Quay. This iconic Sydney harbour precinct transforms into a buzzing French village celebrating Bastille Day in authentic style.
Also running at the same time is the Christmas in July festival, organised by the same passionate organisers. This offers a cozy winter companion to the Bastille Festival, located in The Rocks precinct just a few steps away.
Read on to find out more about Bastille Festival Sydney 2025.
FOOD VENDORS AT BASTILLE FESTIVAL SYDNEY 2025
Discover a mouth-watering taste of France and beyond with highlights from these food vendors:
- Agape Organic Food Truck
- Artisan French Sausage BBQ Rolls
- Berliner Bakery
- Bouillon l’Entrecôte
- Cheeky Crumbles
- Classic Squeeze
- Der Kransky Haus
- East Blue Seafood
- Escargot Brothers
- France At Home
- French Kiss Crêperie
- French Kiss Waffle & Churros
- Fritz’s Wieners
- G I Gourmet Nuts
- Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers
- I Love Lamb
- KO Garnish
- Lemonade by Citrus and Sugar
- Long Paddock Cheese
- Macaron de Paris
- Mister Beef Bourguignon
- Mister Toast
- Mr Puff Loukoumades
- Natas & Co.
- Neo Organic Tea
- Nougat Limar
- Orleans Moules-Frites
- Passiontree Velvet
- Pasta Paradiso
- Peche Mignon
- Raclette Melted Cheese
- SacreBleu!
- Saucissons & Cheese by La Bastide
- Sofrito Paella
- StroopBros
- The Arancini Guy
- THICC Cookies
- Wagyu Blacks
Whether you’re craving classic French favourites or contemporary delights, this selection guarantees a treat for every taste.
FROM MULLED WINE AND SPICED BOOZY CHOCOLATE TO CRAFT BEERS, CHAMPAGNE, WINES & COCKTAILS
Warm up with a mulled wine or a cup of boozy hot chocolate, or cool off with a selection of craft beers, wines, cocktails and of course champagne. In addition to these, the following stalls feature their specialities:
- Ambrosia Distillery
- Chocolate in Bottle
- Epique Hot Chocolate
- Hold Fast Distillery
- Petersons Family Wines
BASTILLE FESTIVAL SYDNEY 2025 WINE PASSPORT
Do a Tour de France of French wine with a wine passport. Choose from 4 or 8 stops and sample wines from some of the most iconic French regions. With your Bastille Wine Passport in hand, you’ll enjoy priority access at each wine bar and taste premium French wines, each representing a different iconic region. The regions covered by this Bastille Wine Passport are Alsace, Beaujolais, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Languedoc, Loire Valley, Provence, and Rhone Valley.
With priority access to the wine bars, the Wine passport is the perfect way to enjoy the variety of French wines at Bastille Festival Sydney 2025.
BASTILLE FESTIVAL SYDNEY 2025 ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM
Enjoy non-stop live entertainment across five unique stages at Circular Quay and The Rocks
- ACCORD-ing To Paolo
- Ben Blanc de Noir
- Bowen & Clare
- Breakfast at Tiffany’s
- Capoeira Topazio
- Christelle N
- Coucou Zazous
- DJ André x DJ France
- Elizabeth
- Empire Dance Studio
- Fireglow
- Folie à Deux
- Greg Duke
- Group Lafaya
- Ka-Meï
- Leila
- Los Carmonas Flamenco
- Miranour
- Noria and the Parisians – read our interview with Noria Letts here
- Paris to Rio Jazz- Annique Azure
- Philharmonix
- Rudyb
- Simrita
- Soulganic
- Swing Time
- Sydney Gypsies
- Sydney Samba
- The Anna Weaving Collective
- The Owls in the Moss
- Yvan FLAME
From jazz trios and samba dancers to cancan shows and DJs, there’s something for every festival-goer at Bastille Festival Sydney 2025.
ARTISAN BUSINESSES SHOWCASING BEAUTIFULLY CRAFT PRODUCTS
Do a spot of shopping at Bastille Festival Sydney 2025 and pick up something for a loved one or yourself. 
- 11 Flora Studio
- Alba Crochet
- Amaranta
- Beju
- Bellite
- Bowerbird Jewels
- Catch Coeur
- Chase Park Candles
- Destination Label
- Enjoy Illustration Art
- Ezomoni
- Fernworks
- France At Home – Australia’s oldest French supermarket
- French Affair
- Harvey & Co. Candles
- Heavenly Craft
- La Source Australia
- Little One Miniatures
- Maewenn
- Maison Torrini Paris
- Matt Pearson Gallery
- Missliu Handcraft
- MOYZ Jewellery
- Olivia’s Happy Store
- Opa Designs
- Opal Merino
- Pearl Facts
- River Table
- STELLINO
- The Leather Trading Co.
- Vibrant Collection
- Wattle & Gem
- Wei’s Creations
- ZOAJE
Find unique handmade treasures and artisanal French and French-inspired crafts at Circular Quay’s best French market.
FIRE PIT CINEMA
The adjacent Firepit Cinema (part of the Christmas in July festival, operated by the same team as Bastille Fest) offers unique family- and date-night movie sessions with private firepits, blankets, marshmallows, mulled wine, and a program that includes both French and classic Christmas films. We tell you more about it here.
Celebrate the rich flavours, vibrant culture, and joyous spirit of France right here in Sydney at Bastille Festival Sydney 2025. Whether you’re indulging in gourmet French cuisine, sipping exquisite wines, enjoying lively performances, or exploring artisan markets, this festival promises an unforgettable experience for all ages. Pack your appetite, bring your friends and family, and immerse yourself in four days of pure joie de vivre at Circular Quay. It’s a true winter highlight in Sydney’s event calendar you won’t want to miss.
KEY INFO FOR BASTILLE FESTIVAL SYDNEY 2025
WHAT: Bastille Festival Sydney 2025
WHERE: Circular Quay, Sydney
WHEN: 10am to 11pm, Thursday 17 to Sunday 20 July
HOW MUCH: Entry is free.
Wine Walk Passport:
- 4 stops $39
- 8 stops $69
Fire Pit Cinema:
- Watch & Roast pass (includes marshmallows for roasting over your firepit) $35 per person
- Christmas Magic Pass (includes marshmallows for roasting over your firepit, a glass of mulled wine, and popcorn) $47 per person
- Family Moment Pass (only for the 11am sessions: 2 adults and 2 kids)
HOW: Nothing you need to do to attend Bastille Festival Sydney 2025 except go!
No registration required for general entry — just show up and enjoy the festival atmosphere!
