A week-long winter solstice festival is set to take place across multiple venues at Wunderlich Lane in Redfern, featuring food events, live music, art, and themed parties.
Winter Week of Activity in Redfern
Wunderlich Lane in Redfern is set to stage Nightshift, a winter solstice celebration scheduled from 16 to 22 June 2025. The event spans seven days and features collaborative programs across ten venues, combining food, music, wellness and nightlife.
Opening with a Greek Banquet
The festival launches at Olympus with a banquet inspired by ancient Greek festivals on 16 June. Priced at $2,500 per table, the banquet beneath Olympus’ oculus features a shared feast for ten, with live performances by GODTET and roaming art among floral designs by Doctor Cooper.
Trivia, Jazz and Vinyl Nights
Baptist Street Rec Club will present a one-night-only music trivia event on 17 June, hosted by Myf Warhurst and Zan Rowe, alongside Thai pub-style dishes and themed cocktails.
The following evenings (18–19 June) feature dual activations. S’WICH and Regina La Pizzeria will team up for a listening session featuring pizzetta sandwiches and vinyl sets by DJs Adi Toohey and Barney Kato. Nearby, Bar Julius transforms into a jazz lounge led by Setwun, with an à la carte menu of bistro offerings.
Shopping, Drinks and Wellness
Saardé and Saltbox will run separate activations from 19 June. Saardé will offer the Kairos ritual from 19 to 22 June, featuring hot toddies and mulled wine served in-store.
On 19 June only, Saltbox Unlocked will preview its new event space, hosted by the team behind Cook & Waiter. The event offers a walkthrough of the venue and an opportunity to connect with the team behind its upcoming operations.
Meanwhile, The Parlour Room will run a solstice wellness treatment all week, offering massages, aromatherapy, scalp treatments and meditation sessions. The EVE Hotel will activate its heated pool and host a seasonal experience called Nocturne Nightdrift for in-house guests.
Three Feature Events on Solstice Eve
Saturday, 21 June marks the longest night of the year, with three standout events. Island Radio will host a six-hour “noodle rave” featuring headline act JNETT alongside DJs Ahju, Alexa Diwa, and residents.
At Regina La Pizzeria and Gelato Messina, a Bank Lane disco party will offer pizza, gelato and a soundtrack curated by Declan Lee. Omakase venue R by Raita Noda will hold a live tuna breakdown, led by chefs Raita, Momotoro, Narito Ishii, Toshihiki Oe and Tori Ryu, with accompanying music by Toshiki Ohta.
Community Offers
Beyond the headline events, local businesses are providing festival-linked promotions. Beyond Eyecare will offer complimentary eye tests, while Blooms the Chemist is offering discounts, loyalty points, and vouchers.
Published 30-May-2025
