Double Bay just claimed its position as Sydney's most sophisticated weekend destination.
Fashion runways on closed streets. A premium garden bar situation in Guilfoyle Plaza. Neil Perry's burger, Portuguese custard tarts, and birria tacos under century-old fig trees. Live music bouncing off heritage facades while you pretend browsing Oroton was always the plan.
It all unfolds across Bay Street, Knox Street, and Steyne Park on February 21-22, 2026 including free entry, harbour breeze, and the kind of cosmopolitan energy that makes you feel like you've temporarily relocated to a European summer festival that actually has its act together.
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Video credit: Andrew Carolan - Scenes from Double Bay's inaugural street festival, fashion, food, and harbourside energy captured in motion.
Location
Address: Bay Street, Knox Street, Guilfoyle Plaza & Steyne Park, Double Bay, NSW 2028
Website: baystdoublebay.com.au/celebratedoublebay2026
Instagram: @bayst.doublebay
Dates
Next Event: 21–22 February 2026
Frequency: Annual Duration: 2 Days
Road Closures: Saturday 21 February, 8am–8pm (Guilfoyle Avenue, Bay Street between New South Head Road and Knox Lane, Knox Street between Bay Street and Goldman Lane)
Price
Free entry to all festival areas, street activations, and runway shows.
Food, beverage, and retail purchases as per individual vendor pricing.
Availability
Walk-ins welcome across all festival zones.
Limited seating in premium dining areas... arrive early or prepare to stand stylishly.
The BioHax Take
This isn't your standard street fair with tragic falafels and someone's nephew DJing.
Celebrate Double Bay is what happens when a harbourside area with legitimate fashion credentials, Michelin-adjacent dining, and government funding decides to throw a two-day festival that doesn't insult your intelligence.
The Double Bay Runway anchors the weekend; an actual fashion showcase featuring Manning Cartell, Oroton, Rag & Bone, and Zadig & Voltaire, styled by Joh Bailey, with models from Wink. It's outdoor, it's high-energy, and it's refreshingly unbothered by the usual fashion week pretension.
Then there's The Village Social in Guilfoyle Plaza essentially a premium garden bar curated by Double Bay's restaurant elite. Bibo Wine Bar brings Portuguese small plates. Cafe Margaret deploys Neil Perry's cult burger. La Frutteria handles the fresh juice and panini situation. Costi's Catch sets up a proper seafood bar with tiger prawns and Pacific oysters. All served with live music and enough alfresco seating to justify spending your entire Saturday afternoon there.
Bay Street itself becomes Bay Bites... think European street festival energy with Arte Bianca's 72-hour sourdough pizza, Big Boi Tacos' birria situation, and Berliner Bakery doing whatever Berliner Bakery does best.
The crowd? Double Bay locals who actually live here, eastern suburbs types making the pilgrimage, and anyone with functioning taste buds who appreciates when a neighbourhood festival doesn't feel like a fundraiser.
It's funded by the NSW Government's Open Streets Program, hosted by Woollahra Council, and presented by Buildcorp, which means the infrastructure is legitimate, the permits are sorted, and you can focus on the important things like whether to hit the runway show first or secure your spot at The Village Social.
Free entry. Harbour views. Century-old fig trees providing natural shade. Streets closed to traffic so you can actually move without dodging Ubers.
This is how you do a weekend festival when you have taste, funding, and zero interest in being tragically wholesome about it.
Who It's For
- Fashion-conscious eastern suburbs residents who appreciate a runway that isn't trying too hard
- Food obsessives who've been waiting for Neil Perry's burger in an outdoor setting
- Wine bar devotees ready to spend Saturday afternoon at The Village Social with Portuguese small plates
- Couples seeking a civilised weekend activity that doesn't involve arguing over Centennial Park picnic locations
- Families who trust their kids around quality food and can navigate a sophisticated crowd
- Anyone allergic to tragic suburban street fairs with sad crepes and acoustic guitar covers
What's On Offer
- Double Bay Runway — outdoor fashion showcase featuring Oroton, Manning Cartell, Rag & Bone, Zadig & Voltaire, styled by Joh Bailey, presented by Body By Berner with models from Wink
- The Village Social — premium garden bar in Guilfoyle Plaza curated by Bibo Wine Bar, Cafe Margaret, La Frutteria, and Costi's Catch, with live music and alfresco seating
- Bay Bites — European-style street dining under Bay Street's fig canopy featuring Arte Bianca (72-hour sourdough pizza), Big Boi Tacos (birria tacos and nachos), Berliner Bakery, Denizli Gozleme
- Street closures — actual pedestrian-only zones so you can browse, eat, and watch runway shows without dodging cars
- Live music programming — across multiple stages throughout the precinct
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Retail activations — exclusive in-store experiences and pop-ups from Double Bay's boutique retailers
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an entry fee?
No. The festival is free and open to everyone.
What are the road closures?
Saturday 21 February, 8am–8pm: Guilfoyle Avenue, Bay Street (between New South Head Road and Knox Lane), Knox Street (between Bay Street and Goldman Lane). Plan accordingly.
How do I get there? Double Bay is accessible by ferry, bus, and train. Parking is limited, we recommend public transport or rideshare.
Are pets allowed? Leashed pets are welcome in outdoor areas. Check individual venue policies for indoor spaces.
Will there be kids' activities? Yes. Family-friendly zones with games, performances, and creative workshops.
Can I shop during the festival? Absolutely. Boutique retailers throughout Double Bay will offer exclusive in-store experiences and extended trading hours.
What if it rains? The festival operates rain or shine. Some undercover areas available, but bring appropriate weather gear if forecast looks questionable.
Is the festival accessible? Most areas are wheelchair accessible. Contact organisers for specific accessibility needs.
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