Best Light Festivals in Melbourne & Regional Victoria

Looking for a good light show in Melbourne? Below you can find some of Melbourne’s best light festivals this Winter!

Best Light Festivals Melbourne

As a Melburnian, I’ve had the pleasure of witnessing some truly mesmerizing light shows across our beautiful city and its surrounds. We love a good light show and we are lucky that there are plenty of light festivals in Melbourne so we are spoilt for choice.

There are some fantastic free light shows and there are also light festivals that have a ticket cost. See our list below of some of our favourites on this year!

1. Lightscape, Melbourne

Starting with one of our favourite light shows in Melbourne, Lightscape gets better each year. The Royal Botanical Gardens in Melbourne are lit up like never before, with winding light trails guiding you through the show of lights.
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2. Firelight Festival, Docklands

This is an annual light festival held at the docklands each year late June. The Firelight Festival has fire pits, live music, pop up food trucks and a mesmerising light show.
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3. Lit, Werribee

One of the best free light festivals in Melbourne’s West, Lit. Usually held in March the even lights up Wyndham Park over a two week period. It draws a huge crowd and is a great night out for the whole family, perfect if you are based in the western suburbs.
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4. Winter Wonderlights, Sovereign Hill

A little bit further out of Melbourne in the town of Ballarat you can attend the Winter Wonderlights at Sovereign Hill which has been going on for years. This amazing light show is one of a kind lighting up the streets of Sovereign Hill in June and July. You can make a day of it visiting Sovereign Hill panning for gold and nibbling on their famous sweet treats, and the light show starts in the evening.
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5. Puffing Billy Train of Lights

A fairly new light show in Melbourne’s Dandenong Ranges is the Train of Lights. This iconic steam train takes you on a journey through the stunning Dandenong Ranges, illuminated by thousands of twinkling lights.

It is the perfect night out for the family and the kids love it. As the train chugs along the tracks, you’ll be treated to breathtaking views of the illuminated forest, The train itself is also decked out in festive lights which adds to the experience.
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6. Winter Glow, Geelong

Adventure Park winter glow light installations

The Winter Glow is a spectacular light festival near Melbourne that transforms the heart of Geelong into a winter wonderland. Held during the winter months, this event features stunning light installations, projections, and interactive displays that light up the city’s streets, laneways, and waterfront.

Winter Glow also features live entertainment, food trucks, and activities for all ages, making it the perfect winter outing for families and friends.
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Moama Lights

The Moama Lights is another annual Light Festival near Melbourne a few hours north of the city. It takes place over four weekends from July. You can stroll leisurely along the illuminated path, winding your way towards the historic Moama Wharf surrounded by the stunning river red gums. For those up for it, there is the opportunity for ice skating too. It is quite a long drive for the night so you would want to stay over.
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