Free Coffee and DJ Sets Coming to Bondi Beach for DHL Summer Session.

Bondi Beach is getting an early morning dose of coffee, music and summer vibes on Friday 20 November, with DHL Summer Sessions returning for its second year.

Taking place at Bondi Surf Bathers’ Life Saving Club from 6.30am to 9am, the free event will feature a beachside coffee and DJ pop-up from Maple Social Club, along with Yo-Chi vouchers and summer giveaways, including sunglasses and frisbees.

The event is open to everyone, whether you're heading out for an early morning swim, meeting friends or grabbing a coffee on your way to work.

Celebrating Australia's Volunteer Surf Lifesavers

Beyond the coffee and music, DHL Summer Sessions is also an opportunity to recognise the volunteer surf lifesavers who dedicate their time to keeping Australia's beaches safe.

This year's event takes place at the historic Bondi Surf Bathers' Life Saving Club, founded in February 1907 and recognised as the world's oldest surf lifesaving club. With its 120th anniversary approaching, the location is a fitting place to celebrate Australia's surf lifesaving tradition.

DHL has been a Major National Partner of Surf Life Saving Australia since 2003, supporting its lifesaving work for more than two decades.

Talal Ibrahim, Acting Managing Director of DHL Express Australia and Papua New Guinea, said the event was about acknowledging the people behind Australia's beach culture.

"Summer Sessions is our way of saying thank you – bringing people together for a morning of coffee, conversation and music, while recognising the volunteer surf lifesavers who do so much for our communities."

Adam Weir, CEO of Surf Life Saving Australia, welcomed the initiative and encouraged beachgoers to keep safety front of mind as summer approaches.

"We hope everyone comes down, enjoys the morning and remembers one simple thing when they head to the beach this summer – always swim between the red and yellow flags."

Last year's inaugural DHL Summer Sessions took place at Coogee Beach, featuring a free performance by ARIA-nominated singer Kita Alexander and a symbolic Chain of Safety involving locals and volunteer surf lifesavers.

DHL Summer Sessions – Event Details

Date: Friday 20 November 2026

Time: 6.30am – 9am

Location: Bondi Surf Bathers' Life Saving Club, Bondi Beach

Entry: Free

What's happening: Complimentary coffee, DJ sets, Yo-Chi vouchers and summer giveaways.

Complimentary coffee and giveaways are available while stocks last.