What to Expect
Immerse yourself in a cacophony of music, puppetry, spoken word, dance, food, fire and more, culminating in performers and peers taking an exhilarating plunge in the wintery waters of the Derbarl Yerrigan, beneath the scintillating stars of winter’s longest night.
- 5.00pm | Arrive before sunset to acknowledge Country by the fire as you enter, enjoy roving performers and a feast by the river.
- 6.00pm | Follow the lanterns as the emerge and make their way up onto the hill to meander through a delightful trail of performance stations.
- 7.00pm | Return to the foreshore for a finale performance and a refreshing dip in the cool waters.
“Melville Midwinter really prioritises connection, reflection, storytelling, and appreciation for community and country in a way that resonates well after it is over.” – Lyndon Blue, Musician
Image Credit: Melville Midwinter 2023 captured by Tashi Hall