Limber up your caption fingers and starch your favourite eating pants, Sydney is getting a brand new winter food festival.

In the lead up to the longest night of the year, the new winter event Sydney Solstice will showcase the harbour city’s world-class food and beverage, music, entertainment, arts and culture across twelve epic days in June.

From Tuesday June 8—Sunday June 20th, the 12-day event will bring together the best venues, chefs, artists and musicians within four precincts across Sydney to showcase what makes Sydney unique.

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Headline events will include live music, culinary experiences, local art, comedy and immersive workshops to guide festival-goers from urban laneways to city landmarks, into hidden bars to glittering harbourside locations.

The new festival is a government initiative aimed at supporting hospitality businesses, cultural institutions and entertainment venues post-pandemic.

Naturally, all events will adhere to NSW Government COVID-safety guidelines and requirements. 

Stay tuned for more information. For full details see www.sydneysolstice.com/

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