As if Sydney’s Bondi Beach wasn’t beautiful enough already, every October dozens of awe-inspiring sculptures line the coast between the famous stretch of sand and Tamarama.

The world’s largest public sculpture display, this free event features 100 sculptures placed along the coastal track (which is basically a work of art in its own right!). Artists from Australia and around the world display their pieces here during the two-week exhibition. There’s also a marquee with smaller versions of many outdoor sculptures that you can actually purchase.

In 2025, the event runs from Friday, 17 October until Monday, 3 November. It’s in a public space, so there aren’t technically any opening hours, but it’s best seen between sunrise and sunset.

Sculpture Inside, the marquee where smaller sculptures are available for exhibition and sale, is only open from 10am to 6pm daily during the event.

With 100 sculptures to see from Australian, European, North American,South American, African  Kiwi and Asian artists… well, a lot! It’s best to dedicate a few hours at least to seeing everything, especially since crowded pathways can slow you down.

A supercharged lizard on a sunny rock, Rustle features a water dragon perched on a cliff and looking out toward the sea. Comprised of metal and timber, it’s designed to make you reflect on the future.

People’s and Kids’ Choice winner in 2024 returns in 2025 with the playful SOMA. Depicting two dolphins jumping from a bright-red, vintage toaster, it’s a curious and fun piece with the Pacific as the perfect backdrop for photos.

One of the year’s most anticipated pieces, the 2-metre tall, dunce-capped painter looks like he’s charging out toward the sea. Created by the 2023 Archibald Prize winner, this piece is just one of many exhibit-worthy pieces created by Storrier, who also displays at the Art Gallery of NSW and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. 

Mid-week is the best time to experience it. Flexibility is key, as Sculpture by the Sea does get very busy on weekends. If you’re restricted to any times, we’d recommend visiting earlier or later in the day to avoid the midday heat.

Leave your car at home, if you can. Parking is limited in the area, and if it’s a nice day you may find yourself spending more time trying to find a park than walking along the 2 km stretch of sculptures.

The sculpture path does run between Bondi Beach and Tamarama, so you can start at either end. That said, there will be more options at Bondi. 

To get to Bondi Beach from Sydney CBD:

To get to Tamarama from Sydney CBD:

Want to make a little beach break out of it? With multiple beaches along the walk, endless award-winning restaurants in the area, epic sunrises each morning and one of the city’s best coastal walks, you may as well check into a hotel near Bondi Beach.

Here’s a few of our favourites that we recommend:

Feature image: Geraldo Zamproni, Vital Threads, Sculpture by the Sea Bondi 2025, Photo: Charlotte Curd