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As the shortest day of the year settles over the Mornington Peninsula, Sorrento comes alive.

The Sorrento Solstice Festival returns on Saturday 20 June 2026 for a full afternoon and evening of music, art, light, and community celebration right in the heart of Sorrento. It's completely free to attend, open to everyone, and there's something happening for every age from 2pm until 9pm.

Watch a 6-metre tall burning effigy blaze against the waters of Port Phillip Bay as dusk falls on the longest night. Walk the lantern-lit main street as the town glows. Lose yourself in a silent disco, or slow down in the Solstice Zone for sound healing and reflection. Catch live music and DJs across two stages featuring some of the Mornington Peninsula's finest local talent, and be surprised by roving performers threading through the crowd throughout the evening.

For families, the Kids Zone brings lantern making, entertainment, and activities designed to let little ones experience the magic of the solstice in their own way. The Lantern Walk from Sorrento Park is a highlight not to miss, a moving river of light that has become one of the evening's most loved traditions.

What's on:

6-metre burning effigy on the bay
Two stages of live music and DJs, featuring local Peninsula artists
Roving performers throughout the evening
Silent disco
Sound healing
Lantern walk
Lantern making for families
Kids Zone
Food trucks and drinks

The details: Date: Saturday 20 June 2026 Time: 2pm to 9pm Location: Sorrento, Victoria Entry: Free

Register your place to help us plan for the night and we'll keep you updated with the full program, performer announcements, and everything you need to know before you arrive.

Sorrento is accessible by road via the Mornington Peninsula Freeway, and by ferry from Queenscliff via Searoad Ferries.

See you at the solstice.

Also, for those wanting the extra experience, check out our Solstice Swim on Sunday 21st June.

Contact the host of Sorrento Solstice Festival