The Balmain Rozelle Food and Art Festival is back!

The Balmain Rozelle Food and Art Festival will return 22-30 April,  and is designed to explore your interest in food and art. The festival is filled with workshops, offers and events. Explore the schedule and show your support for local businesses.  There’s no better time to visit a local venue, try a new restaurant, taste a local brew or buy some art. The possibilities are endless, so we encourage you to explore your passions and have fun along the way!

Thank you to Inner West Council. McGrath Balmain and White Bay Beer Co. for sponsoring the festival. 

After a two-year break, Inner West Council will once again present the ever-popular Jazz in the Park at Gladstone Park, Balmain. Balmain will come alive to the sounds of jazz on Saturday 29 April, from 2pm to 5pm.

If you're a business and would like to participate, more info is here or email us on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Saturday 29 April, Plan your day!

Balmain will come alive to the sounds of jazz on Saturday 29 April, from 2pm to 5pm. This year’s line-up is sure to please both jazz lovers and lovers of fine music in general.

Purchase a picnic hamper from a Darling Street business, take advantage of the local offers, and bring the family along to experience an afternoon in the park with the very best of Inner West jazz. After the jazz, book a pub, restaurant or bar and enjoy the wonderful entertainment district of Balmain and Rozelle. 

This year’s event  has an amazing line up including EK and the Extraordinaires, Greasy Chicken Orchestra and multi-award-winning jazz pianist Matt McMahon is set to deliver a memorable collaboration as the Matt McMahon Trio.

Bring along a gold coin donation and support local charity Together2.

29 April, 2-5pm
GLADSTONE PARK, BALMAIN
For the full line up visit
https://www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/explore/whats-on/events-in-detail/jazz-in-the-park

Thank you to McGrath Balmain, White Bay Beer Co. and Inner West Council for sponsoring this festival

As part of the Balmain Rozelle Food and Art Festival, there's plenty of events and offers on Saturday 29 April, and remember to order your special hampers from Sandy Bakehouse and Cheese Celebration!

Kirana Haag and Julius Haag Open Studio
Free event to see amazing local art.
10am to 1.30pm
202 Darling St, Balmain

White Bay Beer - turns 3!
Set to be a big event, help them celebrate their 3rd birthday. There will be a DJ pumping out the tunes and special food from Honzas Grill. 
26C Mansfield St, Rozelle
18+ only event

Infancy store opening
Free face-painting for the kids and plenty of entertainment
10am to 1pm
7/319 Balmain Rd, Lilyfield

Cheese Celebration
Visit the store for your picnic essentials or pre-order an exclusive Jazz in the Park hamper, free local delivery. Order here
2/595 Darling St, Rozelle

Sandy Bakehouse
A special collection of Sandy Bakeshop Treats ready to share with family and friends while lounging and listening at Jazz in the Park (or eat all weekend alone). Order here
Shop 7/8 , 332 Darling St, Balmain 

Two Baskets
Enjoy traditional Indonesian dancing and sample yellow rice and Indonesian snacks as Two Baskets celebrate their 1st birthday. 
From 11am
311 Darling St, Balmain

Jazz in the Jungle at That Plant Shop
Enjoy the jazz vibes amongst the living plants and greenery.
661 Darling St, Rozelle

Cocktail Classes at The Reverie Cat
Shake and strain like a true mixologist during this hands-on cocktail making masterclass. You’ll learn how to make three Vietnamese inspired cocktails, before enjoying your creations paired with a modern Vietnamese platter. Bookings essential, call 8067 3740 or book here
From 6pm
576 Darling St, Rozelle.

Artspark Family Sewing Classes
Make your Hot Air Balloon & Weaving Basket! This unique family sewing workshopt is packed with cool sewing and craft techniques. 
1-4pm
43 Merton St, Rozelle
Book here

Everlasting Floral Fascinator Workshop, with Art of Bloom
Make yourself a lovely Everlasting Floral Headband Fascinator to match your outfit, reflect your personality and favourite colours. No previous experience required. All materials are included and tools provided, and guided by amazing teachers.
Get your tickets here, 10am-12pm
Balmain Glass house,
370 Darling St, Balmain

Local Bar
Bottomless dumplings and Japanese beers for $65 (2 hours)
or
Duck and Pinot!
Choice of two sizes, 1/2 duck and 2 glasses $40 or whole duck and bottle $65
729 Darling St, Rozelle
Bookings essential on website

For the full schedule of the festival, click here

Visit our directory to book local a local restaurant:
https://www.balmainrozelle.org.au/directory/categories/cafes-restaurants.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

Everlasting Floral Fascinator, 29 April, 10am-12pm

Wear some flowers in your hair - make the most of the day out! Balmain Jazz in the park event is a perfect time to show off your masterpiece.
Make yourself a lovely Everlasting Floral Headband Fascinator to match your outfit, reflect your personality and favourite colours.

You can go for a casual look or full party spectacular one. We will have a selection of headbands and hair combs to choose from.
You will learn how to attach floral material to the base of your design using floral tape, wire and specialty glue. You will be working with a selection of dried and preserved plant material.

No previous experience required. All materials are included and tools provided.

You will be guided by our amazing teachers and take home your fabulous creation at the end of the lesson.

Workshop duration - 1.5 hours
Bring a friend or two and save!
Price: $66 per person
Get your tickets here

29 April, from 10am-12pm
ART OF BLOOM
Balmain Glass house, 370 Darling St, Balmain

Alegrias Spanish Tapas - All you can eat Wed and Thurs, Flamenco Fridays!

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Award Winning Spanish Tapas at Rozelle's Alegrias Spanish Tapas!

"Flamenco Fridays" Live flamenco/ballet performances every Friday night in April and May. More event info here

PLUS

Every Wednesday and Thursday in April and May - All-you-can-eat Paella and tapas deal !! More info here

Alegrias Spanish Tapas
124 Terry Street, Rozelle
alegrias.com.au

 

AYCE Tapas Paella

 

Two Baskets Birthday Celebration, 29 April from 11am

Enjoy traditional Indonesian dancing and sample yellow rice and Indonesian snacks as Two Baskets celebrate their 1st birthday. No need to book - just pop by and say hi!

29 April, from 11am
TWO BASKETS 
311 Darling St, Balmain

Cookie marbling workshop, 27 April, 4pm

Cookie marbling workshop, Thurs 27 April, 4-4.45pm, a colourful cookie decorations workshop. Ages 5+ parents to stay with kids. $20 per child, limited spaces

Book here

SANDY
7/332 Darling St,
Balmain
sandybakeshop.com.au

Free face painting and entertainment at Infancy, 29 April

Join in the fun of Infancy's gran opening in their brand new location in Lilyfield. Free face painting and ballo0n artistry. Hear from the lovely local singers from Emma Dean Sings. 

Sat 29 April
10am to 1pm
Infancy
7/319 Balmain Rd, Lilyfield (Orange Grove)


 

Festival Opening Night, 20 April, 6-9pm

Join us for the opening night of the Balmain Rozelle Food and Art Festival. Meet and mingle with local business owners and residents and get into the festival spirit over a beer or two.

This event is free for BRCC members or you can buy a ticket for only $25. Everyone is welcome!

RSVP to this event here

20 April, 6-9pm
WHITE BAY BEER CO.
26 Mansfield St, Rozelle

Voices and pictures from the past, 11 April to 6 May

Books BalAssocAs part of the National Trust Heritage Festival, the Balmain Association will be sharing stories from the donated collection of family history books and presenting a photographic display of where these stories evolved from. Included is Gourlies Corner, which depicts growing up in Balmain and all the activities that occurred in a corner grocery store during the 1950’s.

BALMAIN WATCH HOUSE
179 Darling St, Balmain
11 April to 6 May, Tuesdays and Saturdays, 11.30am-3pm

Brewery Birthday Bash, 29 April from 2pm

Pop by for a beer and say cheers to three years as White Bay Beer Co. celebrates their 3rd birthday!

29 April from 2pm
WHITE BAY BEER CO.
21C Mansfield St, Rozelle

The Dinner Co. free meal offer

Receive a free Mac & Cheese with any order. Use code N84677D5 at check out.

Limited to the first 20 orders. Minimum spend $70.00

THE DINNER CO.
thedinnerco.com.au

Get your free milkshake at The Old Rosebud

Complete the colour in and drop it in to The Old Rosebud, 654 Darling St, Rozelle to claim your free milkshake*.

Get creative and colour The Old Rosebud in colourful bright colours. Get your colour in sheet from Page 20 of the latest Darling magazine or download it herepdf1.35 MB.

*kids size milkshake, offer valid until 30 April 2023. Entry to all children 12 years and younger.

The Old Rosebud,
654 Darling St, Rozelle

The Old Rosebud Colour In

Sandy Bakeshop Specials

Crafternoons, Saturdays 22 April and 29 April, 1-3.30pm
BYO project, join the table and have a yarn FREE;

Jazz in the Park special, 29 April, Festival picnic box to enjoy at Jazz in the Park
Sandy Bakeshop Favourites, pre-order;

Cookie marbling workshop, Thurs 27 April, 4-4.45pm, a colourful cookie decorations workshop. Ages 5+ parents to stay with kids. $20 per child, limited spaces

SANDY
7/332 Darling St,
Balmain
sandybakeshop.com.au

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