From a full moon picnic, to fabulous food, live performance and more, celebrate all things Avalon, Whale Beach and Palm Beach this week with the fabulous Deep North Festival.
The world’s prettiest Peninsular is about to host something extraordinary. From 5–7 December, Avalon, Whale Beach, and Palm Beach will transform into a vibrant, living stage for music, art, film, food, and community. This is The Deep North Festival – a three-day cultural celebration where coastline meets creativity.
The festival opens on Friday 5 December from 4pm with a Full Moon Picnic. Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy a world-class concert featuring William Barton whose spellbinding compositions on yidaki/didgeridoo fuse ancient sound and modern storytelling to mark a breathtaking beginning to the weekend.
At the centre of the festival stands The Town Tent – the cultural heartbeat of Avalon and the soul of the weekend. A 450-person coastal concert hall, it’s where the peninsula gathers to celebrate music, connection, and collective joy.
Across the weekend, the Town Tent will host a world-class line-up of artists, authors and musicians spanning from classical to jazz, and Indigenous to world music. Each performance will transform the tent into something new – from intimate recitals to late-night sonic journeys – making it the undeniable heartbeat of The Deep North.
On Friday 5th Mia Burlinson takes the stage. Mia is a singer-songwriter whose ethereal soundscapes and angelic vocals transport listeners on a profound inner journey.
On Saturday 6 December, the tent belongs to Meg Washington – Australia’s multi-award-winning alt-pop icon, taking centre stage for a performance that promises to define the sound of summer.
The Deep North’s creative energy extends far beyond the stage. Conversations featuring environmental pioneer Bob Brown and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Geraldine Brooks will offer an unmissable meeting of minds – exploring the stories, futures, and environmental truths shaping our world.
Avalon’s laneways, RSL, Bowling Club, and rooftops will pulse into the night with DJs and live sets from Sydney’s most in-demand selectors: Sam La More, Bentley, DJ DT, Rob Madden, and Kid Kenobi – curated to carry the Deep North rhythm from dusk ‘til late.
Meanwhile, classical and world music will appear in unexpected places, brought to life by The Bowerbird Collective, weaving intimate performances across the Peninsula.
Across the weekend, health, wellness, surf, and skate sessions will roll through the beaches – led by local legends and global names, connecting community through movement, mindfulness, and music.
Families are also front and centre, with a stacked program for little legends, including:
- Super Silly Seaside Circus performances
- Tug of War, bands, and treasure hunts at the Royal Avalon Clubhouse
- Scoopanova Ice Creams and Hugh Peachey Family Photos in Patterson Lane
Families should book now for Super Silly Seaside Circus.
Retail, Food & Rituals – The Avalon Edit
Avalon’s favourite stores, makers, and venues are throwing open their doors with festival-only experiences that celebrate craftsmanship, flavour, and community spirit:
- Nash & Banks presents “Whiskey, Wine & Fine Design” – an immersive tasting hosted by Josh Nash, pairing spirits with stories in Denver & Liley glassware.
- Peggy Concept Store hosts artist-in-residence Daniel O’Connell, unveiling works featured in Colette Dinnigan’s latest cookbook, alongside live tablescape styling with Maison Bolzac and Alex & Trahana’s.
- Leilah x Sofra collaboration – modern Mediterranean artistry, styling and homewares,
- Elvina’s Albany Rock Oyster Bar – complimentary oysters with every paired drink.
- Sauna Amalfi’s Sunset Societa – rooftop spritzes, soulful tunes, and complimentary ice baths.
- Natalie Marie Jewellery launches The Sana Collection with furoshiki silk wrapping, champagne in-store, and 10% off all weekend.
- Rita Kluge presents Sacred Beast, her stunning visual love letter to our planet.
Add to that Pilates in Paradise, Coffee Raves at Casa De and Elvina, market stalls, live healings, beach ceremonies, barefoot bowls, and even dunking machines in Simmonds Lane, it’s a weekend where every corner of the coastline comes alive.
With 70% of the program free, and ticketed events now live and selling fast, The Deep North is set to be the cultural moment of the summer.
Explore the full program, artist lineup, and experiences, and pre-purchase tickets for some events at deepnorth.au
The Deep North Festival
Avalon, Whale Beach & Palm Beach, NSW | 5–7 December 2025
Tickets and full program: deepnorth.au
