Woollahra Festival 2025
LATE NIGHT SHOPPING • STREET ENTERTAINMENT • HISTORY TOURS • ART AND DESIGN WORKSHOPS • CLASSICAL CONCERTS • FACE PAINTERS • FOOD AND DRINK POP-UPS • JAZZ ON THE LAWN
ALL THIS AND MORE AT THE WOOLLAHRA FESTIVAL IN MARCH 2025!
Join us in celebrating the unique charm of one of Sydney’s premier destinations, Woollahra, at this exciting three-day festival from 28–30 March with an event program that promises something for everyone.
Combining style, a rich heritage and vibrant energy, Woollahra is a precinct like no other and what better time to toast its 2025 postcode than in 2025.
To see what’s on, either look below or click on the above menus for the days and events, as well as where to book any tickets, download festival programs and maps, or reach out to us.
Make sure you check back often as events are added and bookings open!
Looking forward to seeing you there!
The Woollahra Festival 2025 in 2025 is proudly brought to you by The Queen Street & West Woollahra Association
Event Program
FRIDAY
28 MARCH
OPENING NIGHT
LATE NIGHT SHOPPING
Shop in Queen Street from 5pm until late
Showcasing local shops, galleries and artisans, bubbles and canapés and festival specials
7pm: OFFICIAL LAUNCH
Join us at Parterre, 33 Ocean Street for the official launch of the Woollahra Festival 2025. Welcome and opening by Sarah Swan, Mayor of Woollahra.
Opening event, Champagne and Canapé Night at Parterre. Enjoy great music, canapés and freshly shucked oysters at our oyster bar in the beautiful Parterre courtyard.
SATURDAY
29 MARCH
COMMUNITY AND FAMILY
BIG DAY OUT
Fun for all at two event hubs
10am—2pm: THE RAY WHITE EVENT HUB FUN AND ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM
Onstage at Dorhauer Lane. Music and live entertainment, dance troupes, the Woollahra Libraries Spark Truck for kids, face painters and a visit from the Woollahra Fire and Rescue team.
Woollahra Festival 2025 information booth Dorhauer Lane
10am—3pm: THE WOOLLAHRA WRITERS’ FESTIVAL
Conversations with some of Australia’s leading writers and thinkers at the Olsen Gallery, 63 Jersey Road Woollahra, Saturday and Sunday sessions
10am—4pm: DESIGN CONVERSATIONS
Interiors, architecture, landscape and art: two workshops at 10am and 2pm, arranged by Susanna de Vienne from BOYAC and moderated by Laura Garro. Featuring leading experts on designing, building, finishing and furnishing your home. Sessions at Leonard Joel, 36-40 Queen Street
12.30pm—4pm: WOOLLAHRA FESTIVAL GALA LUNCH
Victoria Street Marquee. A magnificent sit-down lunch for 180 people in a beautifully decorated Mediterranean-style marquee in Victoria Avenue, sponsored by Matthew Ely Jewellery and curated by Adele Vittoria. Includes the draw of the Woollahra Festival raffle prize – an aquamarine and diamond gold ring designed by Matthew Ely. Ticketed event, Bookings essential. Bookings open soon.
11am—2pm: HISTORIC WALKS THROUGH WOOLLAHRA
Explore the avenues and lanes of Woollahra with the Historic Houses Association on two one-hour guided walks.
2pm—4pm: THE RAY WHITE EVENT HUB COMMUNITY DOG SHOW
Dorhauer Lane car park. Expert judges, multiple fun categories, exciting prizes for the winners.
Registration opens 1 March
5.30pm: WOOLLAHRA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Reflections, an inspirational program featuring Bizet, Mendelssohn, and Ravel. Ticketed event. Tickets available now.
SUNDAY
30 MARCH
CULTURAL EVENTS CONTINUE AND THE FESTIVAL FINALE – JAZZ ON THE LAWN AT CHISWICK PARK
10am—2pm: THE WOOLLAHRA WRITERS’ FESTIVAL continues
Conversations with some of Australia’s leading writers and thinkers at the Olsen Gallery, 63 Jersey Road Woollahra, Saturday and Sunday sessions
11am—2pm: CREATIVE CROCHET WORKSHOP WITH LUISE ELSING
Learn to crochet creatively with crochet artisan, Luise Elsing.
Admission free
2.30pm: WOOLLAHRA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Reflections, an inspirational program featuring Bizet, Mendelssohn, and Ravel. Ticketed event. Tickets available now.
2.30pm: JAZZ ON THE LAWN
Afternoon jazz on the lawn at Chiswick in Ocean Street, plus Woollahra Public School P&C Cake Stall