Wunderlich Lane Is Celebrating the Winter Solstice with a Week-Long Festival Filled with After-Dark Cuisine, Music and Art
Load up the longest nights of the year with culinary collaborations, top-notch music programming and intimate creative encounters.
Upmarket hospitality precinct Wunderlich Lane has quickly transformed part of Redfern with top-notch restaurants, bars, retailers and wellness spaces since it opened in July last year. This June, the vibes after-dark will reach fever-pitch, as NightShift takes over for a week-long festival that celebrates the winter solstice through feasting, live music, art and more.
Presented from Monday, June 16–Sunday, June 22, the precinct's first major winter event will feature a myriad of immersive installations, surprising culinary collaborations, roving performances and even a noodle-fuelled rave. Set against the glow of the winter moon, you and all your pals might just let out a howl of anticipation after checking out the schedule, as this late-night affair offers an abundance of once-off experiences.
On opening night at 6.30pm, Olympus hosts the NightShift Greek Feast Launch Party, serving a playful spread beneath its oculus, inspired by ancient Hellenic feasts. Book out an entire table for ten of your friends, as this plentiful sit-down banquet sees tables adorned with flowers by Doctor Cooper, roving art performances between courses, and hypnotic instrumental sets by GODTET.
On Tuesday, June 17, much-loved music brainiacs Myf Warhurst and Zan Rowe take over Baptist Street Rec Club for 'The Best Music Quiz Ever'. Joined by Love Police's James Bellesini on the decks, now is the perfect time for your music-loving crew to put their heads together alongside a round of disco cocktails. Then, S'WICH and Regina La Pizzeria will join forces for the 'After-Work Pizzetta Party' from Wednesday, June 18—Thursday, June 19, slinging a limited-release pizzetta sandwich against the vinyl deep cuts of Barney Kato and Adi Toohey.
Looking further ahead, Island Radio hosts a 'Noodle Rave with JNETT' on Saturday, June 21. On the eve of the year's longest night, this six-hour session features abundant noodles, lasers, booming beats and pure rave energy. On the same night, R by Raita Noda presents 'The Whole Fish', where the namesake Japanese master is joined by his son Momotaro to break down an entire tuna as part of an atmospheric live sushi demonstration.
With numerous other events to explore throughout the week, this moonlit showcase captures what makes Wunderlich Lane such a dynamic addition to the city's scene. "NightShift is a celebration of Sydney's after-dark magic — community-driven, immersive, and a tribute to the wonder of the longest night of the year," says Jacob Rolls, Executive General Manager at Toga Hospitality. "It brings together the very best of Wunderlich Lane: collaboration, culture and a love of the unconventional. There's a little mischief in it too — just as there should be when the nights run long."
NightShift is happening Monday, June 16–Sunday, June 22 at Wunderlich Lane. Head to the website for ticketing information, specific event details and more.
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