Make Good Festival returns in 2026 with a charged program of art, ideas and action.
Artists, writers, and makers come together across two days to test what holds, what breaks, and what must be remade. The festival brings world-premiere works and live encounters across two days of performances, talks and workshops. This is a weekend of beginnings, endings and creativity put to work.
Full festival program announced late March, subscribe to be the first to know.
PROGRAM
Full festival program announced late March
TALKS
Leading writers and cultural leaders share their ideas on how to enrich daily life through meaningful choices and actions.
PERFORMANCE
Experience a weekend of performance, featuring the world premiere of RISE by Australian Dance Theatre, and Farewell Tour by Joe Wilson and Chanelle Collier.
WORKSHOPS
From stitching and singing circles, to weaving and tree planting, explore a program of tactile experiences and kindred conversations.
FOOD
Chef Darren Robertson of Three Blue Ducks collaborates with Bundanon for an exclusive Twilight Feast. The Providore Market returns showcasing the region’s finest produce.
STAY
Spend the night on the award-winning Bridge for Make Good Festival 2026. Festival accommodation bookings include a seat at the table for the Twilight Feast and select festival experiences.
FAQ
What is Make Good?
Make Good Festival is dedicated to celebrating curious minds and practical skills on how to live a good life, running from 30–31 May 2026. Across two days of performances, talks and workshops, artists, writers and makers come together to test what holds, what breaks, and what must be remade.
Make Good Festival is presented by Bundanon and curated by Guest Artistic Director Danielle Harvey. Make Good Festival is proudly supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW.
What is a Multipack?
Buy more and save with a Multipack:
2 events for 10% off
3 events for 15% off
4 + events for 20% off
The discount will be added to your booking at checkout and each ticket must be for a different event. The discount does not apply to accommodation packages or the Twilight Feast.
Can I bring my children?
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Children Under 12 are free to enter the Art Museum to enjoy the exhibition. Babes in arms are welcome, however children requiring a seat need to have a ticket booked for them to attend talks, walks and workshops.
Some workshops involve sharp implements and are not recommended for children.
Can I bring my dog?
Bundanon welcomes guide dogs, hearing dogs and assistance animals on site. Visitors are advised that the site is also a wildlife refuge, and domestic animals are not permitted.
How do I get to Bundanon?
Bundanon has two separate sites, the Art Museum and Homestead sites. Make Good Festival takes place at the Art Museum Site only.
Art Museum Site
170 Riversdale Road, Illaroo NSW 2540
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Homestead Site
533 Bundanon Road,, Illaroo NSW 2540
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There is no complete public transport route to Bundanon and the site is a 30-minute drive from the closest train station in Bomaderry. Please plan your visit accordingly and organise private transport if you choose to visit via train. To view more train transport information, visit Transport NSW here.
Will Make Good be recorded?
All the talks will be recorded via audio. How and if we release them following the festival will be decided at a later date.
How can I be part of it?
Book a ticket. Alternatively, if you are wanting to be considered for future festivals to either present, hold a workshop or be part of the Providores Marketplace please contact programs@bundanon.com.au
Other questions
If you have another question please phone +61 (02) 4422 2100 or email admin@bundanon.com.au
Make Good Festival is supported proudly by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW.
