Winter weekenders: 20 Australian festivals worth travelling for from May to August 2025

Celebrity cooking classes, live music under the stars, author talks, art fairs and film screenings – there are plenty of free and ticketed events to explore during the cooler monthsGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailBeyond big ticket winter festivals like Sydney’s Vivid, Hobart’s Dark Mofo and Melbourne’s Rising, there’s a bounty of smaller events taking place across Australia. Whether you’re interested in food, music, film, visual arts or words, you’ll find a festival worth booking a weekend around.Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning Continue reading...

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Winter weekenders: 20 Australian festivals worth travelling for from May to August 2025

Celebrity cooking classes, live music under the stars, author talks, art fairs and film screenings – there are plenty of free and ticketed events to explore during the cooler months

Beyond big ticket winter festivals like Sydney’s Vivid, Hobart’s Dark Mofo and Melbourne’s Rising, there’s a bounty of smaller events taking place across Australia. Whether you’re interested in food, music, film, visual arts or words, you’ll find a festival worth booking a weekend around.

Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning Continue reading...