Around Docklands

Melburnians, we know it’s getting chilly. But we’re not the type of city to give up on going out just because the weather is less than ideal. Aside from the inconvenient truth that we’d never get anything done if we didn’t venture out into the cold, Melbourne is heating up with a red-hot good reason to hit the streets this winter. Firelight Festival is returning to Docklands from Friday, July 3 to Sunday, July 5. The area around Victoria Harbour will be set alight, literally, with fire artists, fire pits and flame jets. The blazing highlight of this year's program is set to be an exciting new large-scale laser and light show, featuring water fountains, high-impact lasers and synchronised music. It will transform the waterfront into a kaleidoscope of colour and movement with nightly performances at 6.30pm and 8.30pm. The free, family-friendly festival is a true celebration of winter with a focus on family, community, food, music, fire and light. The program also includes live music, roving entertainment, silent discos, glow-in-the-dark pickleball and neon face painting. There’ll be plenty of snacks to satisfy the appetite you're guaranteed to work up, with food trucks serving everything from s'mores and hot chocolates to other hearty, warming treats.   To find out more and see the festival's full program, head to the website. Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Melbourne newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox. Looking for more things to do?...