Melville Midwinter

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About Melville Midwinter
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Crowd of people in rain jackets, with umbrellas, outdoors at night with a performance tent and lights in the background.

About Melville Midwinter

Melville Midwinter is a free, family-friendly night of intimate performances that pays tribute to the change of seasons and the winter solstice when the gorgeous surrounds of Dyoondalup Point Walter Reserve become a stage for artists and performers. Bask in the magic and mystery of winter with an intimate, unique and thought-provoking community arts celebration.

Melville Midwinter returns in June 2026.

Thanks to major supporter Lotterywest for a grant contribution to Melville Midwinter that helps us build community connections through arts and culture activities.

Crowd watching performance at Melville Midwinter with festoon lights in the background

What to Expect

Experience the thrill of a wintery night outdoors wandering through a tapestry of music, movement and stories of the nature that surrounds you. Enjoy the warmth of food, drinks, crackling fires and community 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 hot supper by the river.
6.00pm | Follow the lanterns as they emerge and make your 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.

It's night-time, a swimmer in black one-piece bathing suit is seen from the waist down, walking into a the shallows of the river from the river beach.

Register for Event

Registrations for this event will open in 2026. Sign up to the Arts eNews to find out more about great events and be the first to know when registrations open.

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Find out more about sound volume, crowds, and lighting

Sound volume

Low amplification to support performers and audience experience, no abrasive or loud sounds.

Crowdedness

Melville Midwinter is free and open to the public, but we aim for the event to not exceed more than 1600 patrons. Melville Midwinter is intended to be introspective, proximal and quiet so we strive to keep the space non-crowded.

Lighting

The event draws on lighting as a feature element but no strobing or flashing lights are used.

Find out more about wheelchair access, terrain and description of surrounds

Wheelchair Access

Point Walter features a footpath, which winds throughout the reserve and will be positioned as central as possible to each artist station for this event, for as much wheelchair accessibility as possible. Despite this, traversing across uneven ground will be required to access some performance stations.
The event takes place on an inclined reserve including the path.
The main stage will sit at the bottom of the reserve, in front of the foreshore and along a well paved area.
Catering will be set up along the paved area with full wheelchair access.

Terrain / Description of Surrounds

Point Walter Reserve is a large open space; the main stage is set near the river with a level paved area in front.
The audience area is an amphitheatre-like sloping hill accessed by a sloping path or limestone steps. Most patrons will be required to use the paths or traverse grass to reach the audience area.
The concert begins around sunset and concludes after dark.

Where is the event parking?

Main event parking (including ACROD parking) will be located at Point Walter Boat Ramp along Honour Ave (east) off Burke Drive. Patrons will be required to travel a few hundred metres along paved road and pathways to the event.
Additional ACROD parking will be located at the west entrance to the event if required.

Where are the accessible toilet locations?

Permanent accessible venue toilets are located near Walters Cafe at the east of the venue.
Portable accessible event toilets will also be in place to the west (jetty side) of the venue.

Photography and videography notification

Feel free to take pictures and videos, but please don't use your flash. Tag us in your social posts: @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.