The Firelight Festival in Docklands will be a fiery wonder. Drawing on the traditions of the winter solstice, experience spectacular fireworks, flame jets and fire drums, roving performers, food trucks and eclectic music in bespoke settings. And Port Phillip Ferries are offering Geelong folk a chance to get there in the most unique way possible.

Watch the thrilling burn of one of the handmade, giant wooden sculptures with the spectacular fireworks in a combination of new and timeless winter solstice traditions, inviting good fortune and warding off evil spirits for the coming year.

Fire drums, flaming jets and fire performances will keep you warm on the outside while blazing barbecue, sizzling paellas, soups, sweets, mulled wine and toasty hot chocolate will warm you from the inside.

This event will be an absolute thrill and they guarantee a warm and cosy return journey across the waters. Make sure you check out those Melbourne city lights as you depart up the Yarra River. There is nothing like it.