Winter in Melbourne doesn’t have to be dark and gloomy! Illuminate your dark evenings with these fun light shows.
Melbourne isn’t always celebrated for its weather during the winter. With cold, dark evenings and shorter days, that just gives us more time to light up the night with these fun wintery light shows.
After all, Melbourne’s event calendar doesn’t slow down just because of the dropping temperatures!
Explore the vibrance of a Melbourne winter and head out to these beautiful light shows.
Lightscape at the Royal Botanic Gardens
20th June – 10th August
Until the 10th August, the Royal Botanic Gardens light up with their award-winning annual light festival. The gardens in the CBD are lit up with LED plants, which offer a beautiful display of gradually changing colours.
Snap photos of these pretty, vibrant displays, sip on a warm hot chocolate, and enjoy a winter night at its finest.
Perfect for kids and adults alike, this wintery event is a photo-worthy night out in the city, whatever the occasion!
Firelight Festival
4th – 6th July, Docklands
Docklands fires up for three nights in July!
From the 4th to – 6th of July, watch as fire performers present a fascinating display of flames! Visit the Docklands and light up your cold winter’s night with these impressive performances. Warm up with tasty hot snacks and wrap your hands around a steaming cup of hot chocolate.
Even better – it’s FREE.
Winter Wonderlights, Sovereign Hill
4th – 27th July, Ballarat
Explore the regional town of Sovereign Hill in the winter as it lights up the Gold Rush town with an impressive light display. The buildings are lit up with these impressive light displays. With faux snow, beautiful lights, and beautiful projections that illuminate the old-fashioned style buildings of the town.
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