Fireworks to light up the sky for Lake Mac Festival’s four-month extravaganza
The Lake Mac Festival is back and bigger than ever, transforming into a spectacular four-month event spanning from January to April 2025.
Lake Macquarie Mayor Adam Shultz said the highlight of the festival would be the Australia Day Long weekend, where the lake comes alight with fireworks.
“We’re so excited to be hosting fireworks across the lake at 9pm on Saturday 25 January, with Belmont, Toronto and Warners Bay foreshore set to boast the best viewing spots,” Mayor Adam said.
Morisset will have fireworks on both Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 January as part of the Aussie Night Market at Morisset Showground.
Other events over the long weekend include Music in the Podium, the Windsurfer National Championships, a Super Family Fun Day and Valentines Lion Club Community Day.
“The festival expansion over multiple months not only gives greater economic benefit to local businesses but provides friends, travellers and families more opportunities to connect and enjoy the entire city,” he said.
“From music events to sailing regattas to live entertainment and outdoor adventures, there's something for everyone to enjoy.”
Lake Macquarie City Council Manager Arts, Culture and Tourism Jacqui Hemsley said around 80 events would be held for the festival, with major drawcards being the Windsurfer National Championships, fireworks, Boatfest and Lookout Festival.
“It’s incredible to be hosting the Lookout Festival, which will bring a lineup of iconic festivals with Australian rock legends Jet, Grinspoon, The Veronicas, Spiderbait, Jebediah, Magic Dirt and Youth Group to the city,” she said.
Lookout Festival will go ahead on Saturday 8 March at Speers Point Park.
“We will also host the Windsurfer National Championships for the first time, which will go ahead from the 22 to 26 of January at the Toronto Amateur Sailing Club,” she said.
“And Boatfest which runs from Sunday 16 February 8am-2pm at Rathmines Park will host lots of activities including boat bits sales, boat displays and more.”
The One Act Play Festival will return to Warners Bay Theatre on Saturday 5 April, showcasing short, sharp and exhilarating short plays from Lake Macquarie and beyond.
More than nine local markets, such as Homegrown Markets, Made & Found Markets and the Farmers Markets, will also go ahead throughout the festival.
For more information, head to lakemac.com.au.
