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While Bastille Festival has long been a July gem lighting up Sydney’s harbourside at The Rocks, Circular Quay, and Customs House with French flair, 2025 brings an exciting twist, expanding to Adelaide’s Festival Plaza! Get ready for double the celebration as this iconic French fest spills its magic into a new city, blending Sydney’s waterfront charm with Adelaide’s vibrant festival heart.
Oui! Well-behaved dogs (and other friendly pets) are welcome at Bastille Festival – just remember to keep them on a leash and bring along poop bags. Let’s keep things chic, not messy!
However, your safety is our top priority. In light of the increased number of dog-related incidents across NSW in recent months, we kindly ask that any dogs listed under the NSW Government’s restricted breeds not be brought to the event for safety precautions.
For more information and the full list of restricted dog breeds, please visit:
NSW Government Restricted Dog Breeds
Oui! Bastille Festival is a free event, open to the public, and fun for all ages. So come along and enjoy the festive vibes. But you might want to bring some euros (or, well, Aussie dollars) if you’re planning to indulge in some délicieux French food, wine, and treats.
*We also offer a variety of ticketed experiences, from exclusive wine tastings to gourmet French dinners. These can be booked online via our website, so don’t miss out!
Still working on it! Keep an eye out, the lineup will be très magnifique!
Smoking including cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and vaping is strictly prohibited within the festival precinct, except in designated smoking areas if provided. This aligns with local government smoke-free laws and venue regulations. Violators may be asked to extinguish items or leave the premises.
For more information, please read our full terms and conditions.
We’re finalising the menu, stay tuned! We promise there’ll be something délicieux for everyone!
For ticketing queries, please contact Bastille Festival customer service team on conatct@bbr-agency.com
Bastille Festival is an all-weather event.
Public safety is our number one priority and should adverse weather conditions be experienced there may be restrictions on which areas are operational. We recommend keeping up to date via our Bastille Festival social channels.
Bastille Festival is very popular and attracts large numbers of people. Generally, from 12 PM daily crowd numbers start to increase. Those with young families and strollers should also consider coming to Bastille Festival from morning until early afternoon.
Yes! Bastille Festival free entry areas are wheelchair accessible. However, ticketed experiences are dependent on the location of the ticketed experience. We ask that you contact our customer service team for further information on ticketed experience accessibility.
Bastille Festival staff and attendee are required to follow the local airspace restrictions and local council rules. However, you likely cannot fly your drone at Bastille Festival without special permissions due to controlled airspace , crowd restrictions in both cities, and local council regulations.
If you would like to find out more on how you can be an exhibitor at Bastille festival, please contact James at James@bbr-agency.com
For more information on entry conditions at Bastille Festival, please read our full terms and conditions.
Snapping photos and filming at Bastille Festival is absolutely welcome, capture the French flair to your heart’s content!
However, if you’re bringing professional-grade gear, there’s a quick step to ensure you’re festival-ready. Equipment like detachable lenses over 5cm, tripods, stands, or anything that screams “commercial shoot” requires approval from our Director of PR and Media Relations.
To get the green light, reach out Bastille Festival, Director of PR & Media at shiv@bbr-agency.com well before the 2025 festivities kick off. This helps us keep the vibes smooth and safe for everyone twirling to Cancan or sipping Bordeaux. So, pack your camera, get your approval if needed, and dive into the photo-worthy magic of Bastille Festival!
