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4–6 July 2025

4–6 July 2025

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Melbourne’s epic winter festival is back!

Firelight Festival is Melbourne’s premier free winter event, renowned for its vibrant multicultural atmosphere, cosy and ambient experience, and inclusive community engagement. Firelight brings people together in a shared experience of fire, light, culture, music and culinary delights, while illuminating the heart of Docklands.

From towering luminous creatures, roaming performances and fire dancers, to genre-bending live music and interactive storytelling, the festival invites audiences of all ages to explore, connect, dance, and bask in the warmth of winter together.

Firelight Festival takes over Docklands for three fiery nights from 4–6 July 2025, across sites at NewQuay Promenade, Victoria Promenade and Harbour Esplanade. Firelight is a free event that does not require bookings. Simply turn up and enjoy free entertainment all night long!

Explore more at Firelight Festival

  • 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