There’s a new winter festival in Maitland that you won’t want to miss! The winter solstice celebration, Luminous, is heating up with a full program of light displays and interactive experiences set to transform The Levee Central Maitland on Friday 20 and Saturday 21 June 2025.
Luminous, presented by Maitland City Council and supported by The Levee Central Maitland, will transform The Levee precinct with a free program of activities for all ages, finishing with a fireworks display over The Levee Riverbank at 8pm on Saturday 21 June.
Maitland Mayor Philip Penfold says, “Luminous is a fantastic way to celebrate the winter solstice and experience Maitland in a whole new light. It’s about bringing people together to enjoy an evening of light, art and activity in the heart of our city.
Living up to it’s name, Luminous will feature fire and light displays, including a large fire sculpture and glowing installations like ‘Neon Prowl’, a series of glowing tiger sculptures that shift with vibrant kaleidoscopic patterns, and ‘Kindled’, an immersive light projection mimicking the flicker of a fire.
As well as the light displays, visitors can enjoy roving performers, fire dancers and an interactive art installation that pulses with light and sound, synchronised to the beat of a live DJ.
If you need to warm up with some food and wine, Luminous has you covered. Visitors can relax and enjoy the atmosphere at the pop-up wine bar, ‘Boydells on Bourke’, offering boutique wines and bubbles.
For those looking for a yummy bite, the ‘After Dark Bites’ food trucks will serve up a variety of delicious comfort foods and warm treats.
Luminous will run from 5pm to 8pm on Friday 20 June and from 3pm to 8pm on Saturday 21 June, with free entry both days.
To explore the full program and plan your visit, visit the Luminous website.
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