A FIRE festival will come to Frankston in mid-2026 to light up the waterfront.
The Frankston Winter Fire Festival is set to take place on 13 June, 2026. Frankston Council has awarded the event organisers $100,000 through its Destination Event Attraction Program to stage the festival.
The event is scheduled to feature a bonfire lighting ceremony, fire pits, performers, live music, and food and drink offerings.
Frankston deputy mayor Steffie Conroy said the Frankston Winter Fire Festival “will bring warmth, light and energy to our city at a time when things traditionally begin to quieten down.”
“This new festival will keep our city glowing all year long. It’s about giving people more reasons to visit, stay and spend locally, no matter the season,” she said.
Four major events scheduled for 2025/2026 have received funding through Frankston Council’s Destination Event Attraction Program. They are the Carlsberg Beach Club from 19 December to 29 March, the Frankston Swim Classic on 7 February, the Australian Sand Sculpting Championships in April, and finally the Frankston Winter Fire Festival on 13 June. For more information visit imaginefrankston.com.au/events-in-frankston-city
First published in the Frankston Times – 18 November 2025