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3 – 5 Jul

Firelight Festival

  • Free
  • Family and kids

Melbourne’s epic winter festival returns to Docklands over three fiery nights from 3–5 July. Entry is free!

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

From hot choc and s’mores to sizzling street food, there’s also a range of tasty treats to warm your belly all weekend long.

Stay tuned for program announcement in early June.

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Date Times
Fri 3 Jul
  • 5pm - 10.30pm 5:00pm - 10:30pm
Sat 4 Jul
  • 5pm - 10.30pm 5:00pm - 10:30pm
Sun 5 Jul
  • 5pm - 10pm 5:00pm - 10:00pm

Location

Harbour Esplanade
Docklands 3008

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This is a free event

Booking not required

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  • Visit website for Firelight Festival

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