Welcome to
Festival of the Winds 2020
On the 42nd anniversary of Festival of the Winds, the wind has blown in a different direction and so must we.
Due to COVID-19, there won’t be thousands of kites on Bondi Beach this year, but we couldn’t let this year pass without commemorating this iconic day in our spring calendar.
From its humble beginnings 42 years ago, Festival of the Winds has become one of the most popular cultural events in Sydney and now we can share it with the world as we go online.
This year, we’re bringing our beloved festival directly to you; with on-demand videos, online galleries, live performances, workshops and activities for the entire family to enjoy at home.
We would love you to show us how you’re celebrating Festival of the Winds this year – whether you’re in your backyard or at a local park, show us your snaps by tagging
@WaverleyCouncil (Instagram) or @WhatsonWaverley (Facebook)
#festivalofthewinds
Scroll down to explore the program.
Program at a glance
Presented by Waverley Council and the Australian Kiteflyers Society to mark our 42nd year.
Sunday 13 September
11:00
via ZOOM I 6-8yrs
11:30
LIVESTREAM Ensemble 1
12:00
via ZOOM I 9-12yrs
12:30
LIVESTREAM Ensemble 2
13:00
The Science of Flight Workshop
via ZOOM I 9-12yrs
13:30
LIVESTREAM Ensemble 3
14:00
42 Years of Posters Design Workshop
via ZOOM I Adults
Find out what greener, cleaner and more climate-friendly options are available to you
Over the past 42 years, Festival of the Winds has created a beautiful community of family and friends from all over the world. Generations of families have come to the event, attending as grandparents, parents and children.
To celebrate 42 years of the magic that is Festival of the Winds, we are creating our first Gallery of the Winds, curated by you!
We invite you to send us a photo of yourself at any Festival of the Winds event you’ve attended in the past. Let us know what year you went and what your favourite memory of the day was via the form below.
Your photo will be published in our Gallery of the Winds within 48 hours.
Have a photo you'd like to share?
To celebrate 42 years of the magic that is Festival of the Winds, we are creating our first Gallery of the Winds, curated by you!
We invite you to send us a photo of yourself at any Festival of the Winds event you’ve attended in the past. Let us know what year you went and what your favourite memory of the day was via the form below.
with love
Festival of the Winds Team
