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The Winter Solstice Festival is back for 2026, lighting up Northey Street City Farm on Saturday 27 June! Come celebrate the changing of seasons with a night of music, markets, bonfire and festivities.

This year, we Return to the Light – inspiring us to work together to create a better world for all. Our theme speaks to our values at the heart of every Winter Solstice Festival: community, sustainable living, and creativity. Just as we create fire and lanterns to stay connected with one another in the dark, we seek community and care to find hope in difficult times.

Join us for an immersive day of inspiring workshops and panel discussions, ethical food and maker markets, live music, and activities for the whole family. And, of course, our annual bonfire and lantern parade!

Early bird discounted ticket sales end on Thursday 14 May at 11:59 p.m. Get them now for cheap!

Winter Solstice Festival entry is free for First Nations attendees.

Gates Open at 1:30pm for a 2:00pm start, Saturday 27 June.

MORE ABOUT WINTER SOLSTICE FESTIVAL 2026:

Zero-Waste Festival

This is a zero-waste event. We encourage you to bring your own reusable mugs, cutlery and bowls, but some will be provided at the event if you forget.

Pay-It-Forward

Everyone is welcome at the Winter Solstice Festival. If you aren’t able to purchase a ticket, you can request one free of charge through our pay-it-forward program – just get in touch with us at info@nscf.org.au.

If you’d like to contribute to our pay-it-forward ticket pool, just add a pay-it-forward ticket at checkout when purchasing your own!

Get Involved!

Are you passionate about nature, sustainability, and community? Or maybe you’re a local creative interested in getting some hands-on experience at a festival? You can get involved by volunteering for this year’s Winter Solstice Festival! Reach out to events.volunteers@nscf.org.au and be a part of the magic!