Image projects on Pav's gatehouse at night with people mingling in the background

Celebrate 16 years of Australia's top photography festival with us as we transform Bondi into Sydney's art hub.

  • Where

    Art Gallery Yalagang Room and Beach Front Promenade

  • When

    7 November 2025 to 30 November 2025
    Various times

  • Cost

    Various costs for opening night, all exhibitions are free
  • Contact

    Head On Foundation

    Website

Kick off a month of art, music, and community at our ocean-front party at the Bondi Pavilion. Experience live artistry, meet featured photographers and our curatorial team, and preview the Head On Photo Awards exhibitions.

Opening night event 7 November 7pm to 10pm

  • Live music, drinks, and bites
  • Winners announced for the $80,000 Head On Photo Awards 2025
  • Sneak peeks of photographers redefining visual storytelling
  • Connect with artists, gallerists, collectors, and photography lovers

Get your tickets for the opening launch event here!

 

Celebrate 16 years of Australia's top photography festival with us as we transform Bondi into Sydney's art hub.

Don’t miss your chance to secure a ticket to Australia’s premier photography event!

Discover all of Head On's Pav events here!

 

Exhibitions will begin from 8 November and are FREE:

  • Bondi Pavilion Art Gallery exhibition open from 10am–5pm daily
  • Yalagang Room exhibition open from 11am–4pm daily

The festival will run from 8 to 30 November, 2025 with exhibitions in the Bondi Pav's Art Gallery, Yalagang Room as well as on the beach front Promenade. To learn more please visit headon.org.au/festival.

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