Taking over Kogarah's Belgrave Street from Friday, June 27–Sunday, June 29, the Uncontained Arts Festival returns to South Sydney with another massive program. Now entering its fifth edition, expect a sprawling open-air gallery featuring three days of immersive installations, interactive art, live music, delicious food and more.

Free to attend, this family-friendly event has become a popular creative showcase in recent years, attracting over 25,000 people ready to get absorbed by a series of bold creative experiences. Think silent discos, live mural-making, neon paint life-drawing and an LED tunnel — each more kaleidoscopic than the last.

"I encourage everyone to visit Kogarah during Uncontained for some free winter fun," says Georges River Council Mayor Elise Borg. "Since our first festival in 2021, Uncontained has grown to become a landmark event in our community."

While much of the program is yet to be revealed, a handful of sneak peeks are bound to excite. Artists Samuel Kim and Lawrence Liang will present their ANINA installation — a vibrant zen cat inspired by Tibetan Buddhism that responds to nearby sound, movement and rhythm. Meanwhile, Anastasia Parmson's I Drew a Line and Called it Home invites guests into an intimate space consisting entirely of three-dimensional black-and-white drawings.

Alongside drawing workshops powered by UV lights and vinyl DJ soundtracks, the program also features tasty bites and brews, like Drippin Desserts' crispy doughnut fries and the Mediterranean street-food flavours of Teta's Pitas. Plus, on the opening night, the bar will be adorned with an impressive Uncontained ice sculpture. Don't worry, there's plenty of heating and seating so you can still cosy up on a cool evening.

"It is more than just a festival — it's a vibrant celebration of artistic expression, imagination, and connection," Borg describes. "With something for everyone, it invites people of all ages and backgrounds to explore, create, and be inspired together."

Uncontained Arts Festival runs from Friday, June 27–Sunday, June 29 at Kogarah Town Square, Belgrave Street, Kogarah. Head to the website for more information.