About Melville Midwinter
As winter settles in and the longest night draws near, Melville Midwinter invites you to gather by the shores of Dyoondalup Point Walter on Saturday, 20 June from 5.00pm to celebrate the Noongar season of Makuru and the unruly beauty of winter.
Experience a free, family-friendly evening of music, dance, poetry, shadow puppetry and more, with performances from acclaimed WA artists including Peter Bibby, Carla Geneve, Nelson Mondlane, Emily Barker and Ben Witt, all unfolding under the cool night sky in a warm, fire-lit celebration of community, art and connection.
Thanks to major supporter Lotterywest for a grant contribution to Melville Midwinter that helps us build community connections through arts and culture activities.
What to Expect
Feel the thrill of a wintery night outdoors wandering through an immersive and beautifully strange trail of art, wrapped up by the warmth of food, drinks, crackling fires and community beneath the stars of the longest night of the year.
- 5.00pm | Arrive before sunset to purchase a mug of hearty soup, and enjoy free hot drinks, fireside roasted marshmallows and roving performances by the river.
- 6.00pm | Make your way up onto the hill to explore a trail of curated, intimate performances from Midwinter artists.
- 7.00pm | Return to the foreshore for a finale performance.
BYO mug and warm, weather-appropriate gear!
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Register for Event
Register your interest for Melville Midwinter and we will be in touch with more information and any important updates as the event approaches.
FAQs
Bring your own mug to purchase hot soup.
Be sure to rug up in your warmest, cosiest layers and wear comfortable footwear suitable for walking around the site.
As this is an outdoor winter event, we also recommend bringing wet weather gear and an umbrella in case of rain.
Melville Midwinter takes place outdoors in a natural, outdoor setting at night, and we have made an effort to make the event as accessible as possible. The event features wheelchair-accessible paths, low sound levels, flashing lights and a spacious, gently sloping setting. Please note that some areas may require crossing grass or uneven ground.
If you have questions or any access requirements and would like assistance before or during the event, please contact us:
- Phone: 9364 0666
- Email: [email protected]
Live locally? Please consider walking, riding or sharing a ride to the event.
There is ACROD and general parking for audience members available at the Point Walter Boat Ramp car park, located on the Burke Drive (eastern) side of the Reserve. Prepare for a short walk and allow yourself some extra time to take in the surrounds.
The jetty side car park (west side of the Reserve) will be closed to the public, with access restricted to overflow ACROD parking only if needed. Please head straight to the eastern car park unless directed otherwise.
There is hot soup available to purchase (GF + VG options available) - BYO mug. Free hot drinks will also be available all night.
You are also welcome to BYO any food and drinks and have a picnic, if weather allows.
Please keep in mind this is a promenade-style experience, meaning audiences will be wandering and exploring across the hill throughout the evening. There will be limited opportunities and space to sit and enjoy food and drinks between 5.00pm and 6.00pm.
In mild weather conditions, if it is safe for performers and audience then yes it sure will! Being exposed to the elements is all part of the experience.
If the weather is particularly inclement or dangerous then we will not proceed.
Please register your attendance for email updates of any date changes.
No furry friends please - Dyoondalup Point Walter is an A Class Reserve and dogs are not permitted.
Feel free to take pictures and videos, but please don't use your flash. Tag us @melvillecity @melvillecityartsandevents #MelvilleMidwinter
Please note, there will be a photographer and videographer capturing pictures and footage of the event, with photos taken to be used for City of Melville's promotional purposes.
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