We hate to alarm you, but we’re officially halfway through 2026. Lucky for us, there’s plenty of activities going on around Australia in June to help stave off the existential dread that comes with realising just how quickly the year is flying by.
From winter menus to comedy shows, keep yourself booked and busy with our guide to everything worth seeing, eating, and doing in Australia throughout the month of June.
NSW
Fabbrica Darlinghurst is partnering with Penny’s Cheese Shop on June 24 for a six course feast at $85 pp. Expect delectable creations, beginning with bread and “butter” (read: cheese), and finishing with a mascarpone mousse with poached persimmon. Bookings available here.
Make the most of winter with North Bondi Fish’s Disco Yum Cha series. Running every weekend from 6th June–1st August, expect a delicious yum cha menu, fused with Bondi’s coastal lifestyle and the golden era of 70s disco. More details and bookings available here.
Rivareno Gelato has launched three new limited-edition semifreddo cakes, designed for the perfect winter indulgence. The range is now available to experience in store.
Gunai artist and writer Kirli Saunders is staging a one-woman show, Yandha Djanbay (Go Slowly) at Merrigong Theatre Company, from 17 – 20 June 2026. More details and tickets are available here.
Bondi’s Icebergs has launched Classico, a new way to experience the dining room in winter. The menu is available for advanced bookings only, and features a three-course menu fusing the restaurants most-loved dishes with seasonal winter produce. Bookings are available here.
Rick Stein at Coogee Beach is hosting an 8-week dinner series from Tuesday to Thursday, 19 May – 9 July. Each week will spotlight a new three-course menu exploring a different destination and culinary influence. The full menus plus bookings are available here.
VIC
The Winter Night Market returns to the Queen Victoria Market every Wednesday until 26 August, from 5pm until 10pm. With more than 60 stalls across every category, plus roving performers, its the perfect after-work winter activity.
RISING Melbourne continues until June 8, celebrating the city’s best art, music, and creativity. More details available here.
Escape the cold at NGV Friday Nights, with late-night access to the CARTIER exhibition until October. There will also be live music residencies including Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s MSO+ and Melbourne International Jazz Festival, as well as other activities and films on display.
QLD
Dine BNE City is back for its sixth iteration, running until 30 June with 130 exclusive offers across over 80 of Brisbane City’s top hospitality locations. Browse the full offering and plan your visit here.
Lifeline Bookfest is back at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, from June 27 until July 5. Expect more than 1 million secondhand books on offer, priced from as low as $2.50.
Tom Gleeson will bring his ‘Out of Touch’ show to QPAC on June 26. Tickets are now available here.
NT
The Darwin Street Art Festival continues until June 5, with more than 15 new murals decorating the city’s streets, plus local gallery collabs, and local artist features. Plan your visit here.
SA
Jim Barry WInes is hosting a special dinner at Kingsford The Barossa on 13 June. Hosted by Tom and Sam Barry, guests will enjoy a five-course menu paired with a curated selection of Jim Barry Wines, including vintages from the renowned Armagh range and celebrated Clare Valley whites. Bookings are available here.
WA
The portraits by the 30 finalists in the Lester Prize Youth Awards 2026 will remain on display throughout June at WA Museum Boola Bardip (Old Gaol). Each artist is aged between year 7 and 12, and has produced a personal portrait.
Tony Martin is set to perform at Federal Hotel in Fremantle on June 13. Tickets are available here.
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