• Docklands Firelight Festival 2025 - Light the Night Boat Display

  • Be Part of the Magic – Light Up Victoria Harbour! 

    This winter, Firelight Festival returns to Docklands with an unforgettable celebration of music, food, and dazzling light installations. And for the first time ever, boat owners are invited to become a shining part of the spectacle! 

    Join the inaugural Light the Night Boat Display and showcase your vessel in lights as part of this exciting new tradition. It’s your chance to light up the water, wow the crowds, and compete for the Firelight Festival People’s Choice Award – complete with a fantastic prize pack!
     
    Whether you're in it for the glory, the fun, or the lights, this is a unique opportunity to be at the heart of Melbourne’s most vibrant winter festival. Don’t miss your moment to shine!

    Key Information:

    Dates

    Friday 4th July to Sunday 6th July 5.30pm - 10.30pm

    What you need to do

    Light up your boat with fairy lights, festoons or whatever lights you can think of. Get creative and make your boat bold, bright and beautiful.
    Keep your lights on throughout the event so the attendees can vote for their favourite display. You will also have the opportunity to participate in a festive flotilla lap of the Harbour with a fleet of lit up vessels impressing the thousands of attendees enjoying the festival.

    If you want to help create a dazzling display of lights on the water, please register your interest below.

     

    If you have any questions at all, please feel free to reach out to the Firelight Team at - firelight@melbourne.vic.gov.au 

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  • Personal Details

  • Are you the owner of the boat?*
  • Are you the driver of the boat?*
  • Are you over 18 years of age?*
  • Boat Details

  • Boat Length*
  • Do you have a berth at one of the marinas in Victoria Harbour or on the Yarra River?*
  • Do you confirm that you vessel is seaworthy, registered, and insured, with all navigation and safety equipment compliant with Safe Transport Victoria regulations?
  • Light Display

  • Do you consent to photos/videos of your boat being used for promotional purposes?
  • What nights are you available to complete a lap of Victoria Harbour? (Times TBC) n.b. you do not have to participate in the flotilla lap to be eligible for the people's choice award.
  • Emergency Contact Details

    Contact not onboard vessel
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Agreement

  • Should be Empty: