Let there be light at new free festival this weekend

20th Aug 2024

Illuminating light shows, fabulous fire twirlers, giant lantern puppets and community performances and installations will all be part of the entertainment lineup at the region’s newest event, the Armidale Light Festival on Friday August 23.
Central Park and Tingcombe Lane which will come alive from 4.30pm, showcasing local, community and professional artistry through the power of light, including an enchanted ‘fibre field’ garden, coordinated with sounds and light, that will be a magical experience for young and old.
Kids workshops, roaming entertainers, live music, and a lantern parade will keep the whole family entertained, while Tingcombe Lane will be alive with fire pits and food vendors to make for a cosy winter’s night out.
This free festival has been funded by the NSW Government through the Open Streets Program - a $8.7 million funding program to energise streets and create thriving local spaces that support businesses, creative sectors and the community through community events and activations.
More information about the Festival, including the line-up of performers, is available at https://www.visitarmidale.com.au/event/armidale-lights-festival-2024