Ready to go: Shepparton’s Victoria Park Lake will be lit up on Friday and Saturday night.
The bright lights and sounds of the city are coming to Shepparton this Friday and Saturday nights, as Illuminate takes off at Shepparton Art Museum and Victoria Park Lake.
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Art installations, music and performances, children’s activities and food trucks will be on offer as part of the festival.
Here’s a full rundown.
Friday, March 25
The lighting adventure pathway along Victoria Park Lake allows you to spot glowing lily pads in the water and will operate all night, as will the robot garden, lighting and arts installations at Kaiela Arts.
A silent disco will get people moving and grooving from 6pm, 6.30pm, 7pm, 7.30pm and 8pm.
Excited: Kim O'Keeffe, Stephen Merrylees, Louise Tremper, Bobby Nicholls and Damian Drum at the launch of the festival last month.
Photo by
Megan Fisher
Roving illuminated performers, including the Swan Sisters and Skullies, will provide entertainment across the precinct, while a kids’ area will also be set up.
More than 20 food trucks will be in operation.
Grim Fawkner will start at 6pm, with Adalita from 7pm and Clare Bowditch at 8pm.
Saturday, March 26
The second night will include all of the amazing light works, illuminated performers, food trucks and activities as Friday night.
Additionally, the CFA torchlight procession will take place from 8.30pm along Wyndham St, Shepparton.
On stage, Drew Walker will begin playing at 5pm and The Deans of Soul from 5.50pm.
Wulumbarra and Minyerra will perform a Welcome to Country at 6.45pm before Eliott from 7.10pm and headliner Christine Anu from 9pm.
Lit up: Performers will be roaming Victoria Park Lake on Friday and Saturday night.
A 12-minute laser, light and sound show will begin at 9.50pm as the finale of Illuminate.
Greater Shepparton City Council is expecting large crowds, meaning it may take some time to find a park.
The north-bound lanes of Wyndham St will be closed from 4pm to 11pm on Saturday only.
All vendors will accept cash and card payment, while some seating will be supplied for the stage and food trucks, but bringing your own picnic rug and chairs is encouraged.
There are no vaccination or check-in requirements to enter the festival.
Illuminate is presented and funded by Greater Shepparton City Council, Visit Shepparton and the Federal Government’s Building Better Regions Fund, with support from SAM, Kaiela Arts and the Shepparton Festival.
For more information, including the program and site map to help you find your way around the SAM precinct, visit www.visitshepparton.com.au/illuminate
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