Simultaneous fireworks displays set to light up Lake Mac

Spectacular simultaneous fireworks displays will light up Lake Macquarie from end to end later this month as part of the annual Lake Mac Festival.
The 9pm displays on Saturday 22 January will ignite from pontoons off Warners Bay, Rathmines and Belmont and coincide with evening activities featuring live music, food trucks and entertainment.
Other live-sites will operate from Swansea Bay Beach, near Swansea Lakeside Holiday Park, and the Booragul foreshore. The Museum of Art and Culture, yapang is also hosting a special evening of entertainment.
Lake Macquarie Mayor Kay Fraser said the festival weekend would also include a free family breakfast* at Thomas H Halton Park, Croudace Bay on Saturday 22 January, with food provided by Carlos IGA Woodrising. The 8am-noon Saturday family fun day will feature games, face-painting and entertainment by The Little Scallywags and Hi-5 founding member Tim Harding. A laid-back afternoon of music, food and wine will also be held at Speers Point Park on Sunday 23 January.
“Events like the Lake Mac Festival are all about activating our local communities, bringing people together and providing a boost to local businesses and vendors,” Cr Fraser said.
The events will have a COVID-safe plan in place and will comply with all NSW Health regulations.
It is proudly sponsored by NSW Government’s The Festival of Place program and Carlo’s IGA Woodrising.
Go to lakemac.com.au for more information.
Lake Mac Ferries will operate a special ferry for the event, visit the website for details.
Lake Mac Festival program
Date | Time | Location | Event description |
Saturday 22 January | 8am-noon | Thomas H Halton Park, Croudace Bay | Yoga in the park (7.30-8am) Family Fun Day Live music Games Free breakfast while stocks last |
Saturday 22 January | 5-9.30pm | Warners Bay Foreshore Brookes Parade Reserve, Belmont Rathmines Park Swansea Bay Beach Museum of Art and Culture (MAC) at Booragul | BYO picnic and blanket, enjoy live entertainment, Australian music, food trucks and 9pm fireworks
MAC will feature a special program for the event. Tickets are available online.
View Lake Mac Ferry timetable for the event. |
Sunday 23 January | 11am-5pm | Speers Point Park | Food, wine and live music |


*Available on a first come, first serve basis while stocks last.