Nestled deep in the heart of the Australian Outback, Cunnamulla comes alive each year with the mesmerizing spectacle of the Outback River Lights Festival. This unique celebration blends the rugged beauty of the Outback with the magic of lights, creating an unforgettable experience for locals and visitors alike. Join us as we explore the enchanting world of the Outback River Lights Festival and discover why this event has become a highlight on Cunnamulla’s cultural calendar.
After a fantastic weekend in April this year, we have set the dates for the Outback Riverlights Festival 2025.
Join us in our 4th year for an event, even bigger, better and with more fun for everyone
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The 2024 program is shown as an example of what to look forward to in 2025
WARREGO SCULPTURE COMPETITION
ENTRIES FROM 1ST MARCH
LIGHT UP YOUR GARDEN COMPETITION
ENTRIES FROM 1ST MARCH
FESTIVAL OPEN ARTS COMPETITION
ENTRIES FROM 1ST MARCH
FRIDAY NIGHT
WELCOME TO COUNTRY
A KUNJA WELCOME
FRIDAY NIGHT 6PM MAIN STAGE
LIVE MUSIC IN THE PARK
ANGELA EASSON & THE BARLEYSHAKES
FRIDAY NIGHT 6.30PM MAIN STAGE
SATURDAY DAY AND NIGHT
LANTERN MAKING- FREE
CREATE YOUR OWN LANTERNS FOR THE PARADE
SATURDAY FROM 9AM IN THE ARTS HUB
PHOTOGRAPHY 3 HOUR WORKSHOP & BONUS PHOTO WALK $60
BY ALIVEN PHOTOGRAPHY
SATURDAY MEET 10AM AT THE ARTS HUB
ROVING CIRCUS
TWIN FIRE FLAMES ENTERTAINS YOU
10.30AM IN CENTENARY PARK
CHILDRENS ART WORKSHOPS
– 3 HOURS $30
BOOMERANG PAINTING & CULTURAL SHOW
SATURDAY FROM 10AM @ YARNING TENT
LIVE MUSIC & PICNIC IN THE PARK
ANGELA EASSON & BLUESY CRUISY
SATURDAY 12 TO 2PM @ MAIN STAGE
STAFF AND POI FIRE WORKSHOPS
WATCH OUT FOR THE STILTS!
1PM TO 2PM IN CENTENARY PARK
BOOK READINGS
CUNNAMULLA LIBRARY BRINGS STORY-TIME TO YOU
SATURDAY 2PM @ YARNING TENT
ARTS WORKSHOPS – EMU EGGS- ADULTS 3 HOURS $60
NULLAWOCKA KOOMA ELDERS
SATURDAY 2-5PM IN THE ARTS HUB
CIRCUS PERFORMANCE & WORKSHOP
LEARN CIRCUS SKILLS WITH TWIN FIRE FLAME
3PM CENTENARY PARK
RFDS CHARITY ART AUCTION
BUY SOME ORIGINAL AND PRE-OWNED ART
SATURDAY 5-6PM
LANTERN LIGHTS DISPLAY
WALK THROUGH THE ARTS HUB AND GET INSPIRATION FOR SUNDAY
SATURDAY 6 – 8PM IN THE ARTS HUB
FREE MUSIC CONCERT
REBELQUIN, HILLBILLY GOATS AND BARLEYSHAKES
SATURDAY PARTY FROM 6.30PM IN CENTENARY PARK
SUNDAY DAY AND NIGHT
POETS BREAKFAST
GARY FOGARTY BRINGS A GENTLE START TO SUNDAY
SUNDAY 9 – 11AM IN THE YARNING TENT
LANTERN MAKING – FREE
TIME TO FINISH YOUR LANTERNS OR START NEW!
SUNDAY FROM 9AM IN THE ARTS HUB
ADULTS ARTS WORKSHOP -3 HOURS $60
CREATE NATURE INSPIRED ART
SUNDAY 10 TO 1PM IN THE ARTS HUB
CIRCUS PERFORMANCE & WORKSHOP
WITH TWIN FIRE FLAME
FROM 10AM CENTENARY PARK
BOOK READINGS AND SIGNING
MEET LOCAL AUTHORS AND ORIGINAL TALES!
SUNDAY 11AM @ YARNING TENT
SUNDAY SESH AND PICNIC
A MORE LAID BACK SUNDAY WITH THE HILLBILLY GOATS AND BLUESY CRUISY
SUNDAY 12 TO 2PM @ MAIN STAGE
COMMUNITY MARKETS
GRAB SOME FOOD, SOUVENIERS AND HANDMADE GOODS
SUNDAY 12 TO 5PM IN CENTENARY PARK
CHILDRENS ART WORKSHOPS – 3 HOURS $30
A SECOND CHANCE FOR BOOMERANGS WORKSHOP
SUNDAY FROM 2PM @ YARNING TENT
FIRE & POI WORKSHOP
YOUR LAST CHANCE TO PRACTICE BEFORE THE KIDS PERFORMANCE
3PM CENTENARY PARK
KIDS FIRE PERFORMANCE
WATCH THE KIDS WITH LIVE FIRE TWIRLING
5PM MAIN STAGE
LANTERN PARADE
DISPLAY YOUR LANTERNS AS THE SUN SETS
SUNDAY MEET AT 5.30 AT SHIRE HALL
LIGHT SPECTACULAR
SOMETHING VERY DIFFERENT FOR CUNNAMULLA NOT TO BE MISSED
SUNDAY FROM 6.30 ALONG LANTERN PARADE
FIRE SHOW FINALE
BE AMAZED AS THE PROFESSIONALS LIGHT THE NIGHT WITH FIRE
SUNDAY FROM 8PM AT MAIN STAGE
SUNDAY NIGHT CONCERT
THE FESTIVAL CLOSES WITH REBELQUIN AND ANGELA EASSON
SUNDAY FROM 7PM AT MAIN STAGE
FESTIVAL MAP
