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4–6 July 2025

4–6 July 2025

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Melbourne’s epic free winter festival returns to Docklands from 4 to 6 July with fire performers, mesmerising light installations, live music, pop-up foodie feasts and more.

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  • Free entry

    Firelight Festival is a free event that does not require bookings. Simply turn up and enjoy free entertainment all night long. The only thing you’ll need money for is food and drinks – the rest is on us!

    Visitor info

  • Fire and light

    Featuring dazzling fire performers, illuminated sculptures, fire pits and flame jets, live music and roving entertainers, every moment at Firelight Festival is a celebration of fire and light.

    Festival program

  • Foodie faves

    Feast on Melbourne’s best wintery pop-up food and drink offerings at Firelight Festival. From hot choc and s’mores to sizzling street food, there’s a range of tasty treats to warm your belly all weekend long.

    Eat and drink

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

  • Amanda Parer: Fantastic Planet and Man

    Amanda Parer: Fantastic Planet and Man

    Fri, Sat and Sun

    See the illuminated inflatable ‘humanoids’ take over Firelight Festival! Making their Melbourne debut after appearing in cities internationally, these four gentle giants give us a chance to reflect on our place in the world.
    Photo: Rami Saarikorpi

  • FireLily Dance

    FireLily Dance

    Fri, Sat and Sun

    Feel the heat! Experience a captivating tapestry of fire and movement through dazzling dance displays and fire performances.
    Photo: Alex Coppel

  • Neon Face Painting

    Neon Face Painting

    Fri, Sat and Sun

    Get ready to glow with magical UV face painting that sparkles in the night. Free and fun for all ages! Waiting times may apply.

  • Play Space: River of Giants

    Play Space: River of Giants

    Fri, Sat and Sun

    Explore an enchanting children’s playground as native Australian animals come to life in glowing neon every night.

  • Storytelling

    Storytelling

    Fri, Sat and Sun

    Whimsical tales, live music and a touch of magic – gather around for interactive fire-themed stories that warm the heart and ignite imagination in all ages.

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Docklands harbour with Marvel Stadium visible is lit up with flame jets from Firelight Festival.

Win the Ultimate Winter Weekend in Docklands

Supercharge your Firelight Festival weekend! Enter the draw for your chance to win one of two Docklands experience packs, featuring a two-night stay at Nesuto Docklands, shopping and dining vouchers including Moon Dog Doglands, and tickets to heaps of fun experiences.

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