The East Gippsland Winter Festival returns 20 June - 20 July, 2025!
Experience HOW WE WINTER in East Gippsland as the region comes alive in a festival of light, food, music, art and culture.
Incorporating Winter Solstice and the Winter School Holidays, the fifth annual East Gippsland Winter Festival will present one of the largest winter festival programs anywhere in Australia, offering something for all ages and a memorable winter getaway with family or friends. Choose from over 100 different events, right across East Gippsland.
Expect beautiful hand-made lanterns, projection art that augments reality, live music in unexpected places, engaging pop-up events, long lunches and winter feasts in spectacular locations, creative hands-on workshops, wellness experiences overlooking lakes, on-foot adventures and much more.
DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT. Head east this Winter.
Bruthen Medieval Winter Fire Festival
Bruthen's Medieval Winter Fire Festival is on again with wonderful medieval costumes, spectacular sword fighting, a bonfire, hearty food and beverages, and live music. Dress up in your best medieval costume, rug up and venture out into the winter evening.
Nicholson River Trestle Bridge Long Lunch
Enjoy a unique dining experience in the most picturesque of locations - a Long Table Lunch on the Nicholson River Trestle Bridge. A collaboration between Albert & Co, The Long Paddock and the Nicholson General Store. Celebrating local food, wine and craft beer, guests will enjoy lunch and live music while perched 50 metres above the Nicholson River with spectacular views up and down the river.
Inverno ~ Second Serving. Guy Grossi x Sodafish
Renowned chef, restaurateur, author and TV personality, Guy Grossi, returns to East Gippsland to team up with Sodafish owner and chef Nick Mahlook for another special Winter Festival collaboration lunch ~ Inverno, Second Sitting.
Paynesville Lantern Parade & Street Food Fiesta
Experience the magic of the Paynesville Lantern Parade and Street Food Fiesta! Enjoy a glowing lantern walk along the foreshore, tasty street food from local eateries and food trucks, and buskers at various locations along the Esplanade. A vibrant night of community, food, and music awaits!
2025 Festival Program
Jam-packed full of family-friendly events, luminous art, epic winter feasts, lively music, dark skies and roaring fires, the 2025 EGWF Program has something for all ages. Book in your winter adventures now!
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