Dawn Awakening - Horizon Festival 2023

Horizon Festival’s most celebrated and loved event Dawn Awakening returns in 2023.

Gather with us along the banks of Stumers Creek in Coolum as the first light rises and the voices of First Peoples call in a new energy for these times.

Together we will journey through story, dance, song, visual art projections, spoken word and fire installations, to reflect, strengthen and testify a flourishing connection to country, culture and each other.

Important information

• Bookings: This is a free event, but registrations are essential.
• Start Time: Dawn Awakening will commence at 5am on the dot. Please arrive early and make sure you are seated no later than 4.40am.
• Parking + getting there: Stumers Creek Rd is closed for this event so a ‘Park n Ride’ service will be available from Tickle Park to Stumers Creek.If you require accessible parking please contact Horizon Festival to arrange.
• What to bring: Please warm clothing and a rug or picnic chair to sit on. If you bring a chair, we ask that you please sit to the back of the audience viewing area, so that people seated on the ground can see.
  A coffee van will be located in the carpark for warm drinks. You are welcome to bring your own warm drinks (in non-disposable cups)
• Photography (without flash) is welcomed but we ask that you remain seated during the performance. Only accredited photographers are permitted in the performance area.