Winter Solstice Festival 2025

✨🔥The Winter Solstice Festival returns on Saturday, 28th June—a night of fire, community & connection under the stars! 🔥✨

This year’s theme, Seeds for the Future, celebrates the wisdom of the past whilst sowing the seeds for an abundant, regenerative future. Just as the Winter Solstice marks the turning of the seasons, a seed holds the promise of new beginnings.🌱

Step into a world of connection and contemplation as we celebrate the longest night of the year!

WHAT TO EXPECT?

Expect captivating workshops 🥬 Permaculture & cooking demonstrations 🥕 ethical food & maker’s markets 🍓 live music 🎵 family friendly activities 🎨 a crackling bonfire 🔥 and our iconic lantern parade✨

WORKSHOPS INCLUDE:

Prune Fruit Trees & Vines Like a Pro with Phil Dudman 🍊 Grow Your Food

Bush Tukka Talks & Tastings with Bruce Phillips 🍃 Murri Tukka

Cooking on Coals with Chef Chris Jordan 🔥 Three Little Birds

Nature Journalling with Bethan Burton 🌸 Journalling in Nature

Native Bees with Ian Driver 🐝 A Green Soul

*Workshops and program subject to change.

PROGRAM

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MORE DETAILS:

Early Bird Discounted Ticket Sales End on Sunday 11 May - Get them Cheap 🐥

Gates Open at 1:30pm for a 2:00pm Start, Saturday 28th June. 

• This is a zero-waste event. We encourage you to bring your own reusable mugs, cutlery and bowls, but some will be available on the night if you forget.

• Bring a picnic blanket, your favourite people, and join us under the stars as we celebrate community, nature, and the days getting longer.

• Interested in volunteering? Are you a musician/band that would like to perform at the festival? Reach out to events@nscf.org.au and be a part of the magic!

• Please contact us if you would like to request a free-of-charge ticket under our 'Pay-It-Forward' programme.

• Discounted tickets available for those arriving with the Pedal Party or other form of Active Transport. Go green!

• This is a family-friendly festival, and whilst we love our furry friends - unfortunately no dogs allowed.

The Winter Solstice Festival is proudly sponsored by Brisbane City Council.

The Pedal Party is proudly supported by the Queensland Government Bike Riding Encouragement Program Community Grants.