Visitor Info

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!

Firelight Festival runs at the following dates and times:
Friday 4 July: 5–10.30pm
Saturday 5 July: 5–10.30pm
Sunday 6 July: 5–10pm

We want Firelight Festival to be safe, welcoming and fun place for everyone to enjoy. Head to the Accessibility page for information on wheelchair access, facilities and more.

Firelight Festival takes place in Docklands on Victoria Harbour Promenade, Harbour Esplanade and New Quay Promenade. Public transport is available via the 11, 30, 35, 48 and 86 tram routes. Due to event road closures, trams running along Harbour Esplanade, 70, 75, and 35, will stop at the Flinders West stop from 3.30pm each day.

Southern Cross Station is close by with stops for both V-line and Metropolitan train lines. It is a short walk across the Spencer Street/Bourke Street pedestrian footbridge.

Visit PTV to plan your journey.

Coming from the Bellarine Peninsula? Take the ferry from Geelong or Portarlington direct to Docklands.

Parking is available in paid car parks or via limited on-street parking. Note that heavy traffic congestion occurs in the area and delays are expected.

Please note the following road closures from Friday 4 July to Sunday 6 July, between 4pm and midnight:
– Harbour Esplanade will be closed between Bourke Street and La Trobe Street (northbound and southbound)
– Local access only to Wattle Road, Pearl River Road, Glenti Place, Doepel Way, Rakaia Way, St Mangos Lane and Aquitania Way.

Due to AFL games at Marvel Stadium, please note additional road closures on Saturday 5 July:
– Harbour Esplanade closure will be extended to Dudley Street from Bourke Street between 9pm and 11pm
– La Trobe Street will be closed between Harbour Esplanade and Adderley Street between 10pm and 10.40pm.

The Capital City Trail bike path will be closed from Bourke Street to La Trobe Street from Friday 4 July to Sunday 6 July, between 4pm and midnight. Cyclists are asked to dismount and walk through this section of Harbour Esplanade.

Firelight Festival will go ahead rain, hail or shine, so make sure you rug up and bring an umbrella if required. In the event of severe weather or other incident, program changes or event delay or cancellation may occur. Please refer to the Program page for the most up-to-date information.

Firelight Festival is proudly certified carbon neutral under the Climate Active program. We have measured, reduced and offset all of Firelight’s carbon emissions including the food, entertainment, logistics and even your own personal travel.
We minimise packaging and choose compostable or recyclable options where we can. Please use waste stations to dispose of cans, organics, compostable plates and other waste correctly.

For the safety and security of all patrons, CCTV cameras will be in operation at Firelight Festival. By attending, you consent to being recorded. Footage may be used for security purposes and to ensure the smooth running of the event. Thank you for your cooperation.

The Firelight Festival site can be noisy and overwhelming for our furry friends, so please leave your pets at home. Read more on responsible pet ownership. Assistive animals and Guide Dogs are allowed.