This year’s Belgrave Lantern Festival puts all of Belgrave on the map, taking festival revellers on a self-led journey across and around the entire township. ‘Activated’ spaces and creative precinct ‘pop ups’ appear in streets, alleyways, arcades, nooks and crannies, featuring art, music, workshops, circus arts, DJ’s, bands, solo artists, food trucks, fire-pits and more.

2021 was a big one…for everyone! COVID, unfortunately put the knocker on any ambitions of a street parade, but together - we worked up a great Plan B. As a community, we learnt to adapt and move forward in the face of multiple challenges. The good humans of Belgrave proved that going without, didn’t mean missing out.

Last year’s ‘re-imagined’ lantern pivot, which saw shop fronts transformed into luminous lantern exhibits, verified that the hills community is an undaunted, creative and tenacious mob, prepared to do whatever it takes to keep the glow in our streets, and in our hearts, burning bright. This spirit sets the tone and inspiration for 2022.

This year we're inviting volunteers to join us on our Winter Solstice journey. If your passion is for events, arts and community, then join us! Fill in the form below and we'll tell you what surprises and rewards lay in store ;)