The annual Glow Winter Arts Festival is coming back to Melbourne for its tenth anniversary. In this free festival, you’re invited to wander around Central Park in Malvern East and admire dazzling light and sound installations. This illuminating winter festival is on from Thursday July 18 to Sunday July 21.
Glow Winter Arts Festival
Over 30,000 people are expected to attend this year. See five exciting installations from renowned Australian artists. Then, warm up with some local food and drink.
“Glow Winter Arts Festival has become a beloved tradition in Stonnington, bringing our community together and attracting visitors from near and far,” said City of Stonnington Mayor Cr Joe Gianfriddo. “As we celebrate ten years of illumination, we look forward to welcoming everyone to experience the magic, creativity and wonder that this festival brings to our beautiful city.”
Look forward to:
- Choosing Paradise – created by Sydney-based artist Maurice Goldberg, this 14-metre inflatable light sculpture combines video and music.
- Ephemeral Collection – see an array of gigantic bubble clusters, some spanning 16 metres, by Sydney-based artist Atelier Sisu.
- Encircled Enlightenment – Victoria’s Skunk Control will present 42 luminous flowers, reaching heights up to 3 metres.
- Delicate Deliberations – Skunk Control will also present a shimmering installation of over 1000 light-transmitting flowers.
- Hexadeca – South Australia’s Pulsing Heart invite you to become a conductor in their interactive, glowing playground for music making.
If you need to heat up, head over to Big Shot Cafe & Bar’s van for whiskey hot chocolates, mulled wine and craft bear. Toasted Toasties will also be at the festival, serving up tasty sandwiches. And if you’re after something sweet, Rockin Donuts will be serving up tradition jam, salted caramel and Nutella donuts.
Remember, this winter festival is free to attend. It will kick off each night from 5pm, and end at 10pm on Thursday and Sunday, and 11pm on Friday and Saturday. Learn more here.