General News
14 August, 2026
A warm night at Flagstaff Hill
OPEN fires, toasted marsh-mallows, warm hot chocolate and a cannon firing – the action looks set to heat up at Flagstaff Hill tomorrow (Saturday).
Flagstaff Hill’s popular Fire Night event returns this Saturday.
The event brings together live music, winter comfort food and a festive atmosphere within a maritime village setting.
The event runs from 5pm until 9.30pm, with the swivel gun “Thunderchild” to be fired on the wharf early in proceedings.
Flagstaff Hill curator and experiences coordinator Kate Wake said she was looking forward to another fun event.
“This is the fourth year we’ve been running Fire Night at Flagstaff Hill. It has always been a really lovely event. It’s great for families and very relaxing,” she said.
“There will be a lot of great food, winter warming drinks, it’s just a great opportunity to grab your family and friends, toast a marshmallow, have a hot chocolate, grab a drink at the bar or some nice hot food from one of our food vans.
“It’s always different to come here at night time. We’ll be putting up some nice lights and illuminating the space, so it looks very beautiful at night time.”
She said that as other popular winter events such as Solstice Search Party demonstrate, people are willing to embrace the elements and enjoy winter events in Warrnambool.
“People in Warrnambool, if it’s raining they will still go out, if it’s cold they will rug up and enjoy the outdoors,” she said.
“It’s really great to have the space activated even when it’s a bit chillier. You can put on a warm coat, stand next to a warm fire and still have fun.”
Live music will be by Over Time Duo, with food vans on-site to keep hunger at bay.
The Steam Packet Inn bar will be open, and Flagstaff Hill will also have marshmallows, toffee apples, popcorn, lollies, jam donuts and warm drinks available.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children aged 5-18. Children under 5 are free. As this is a special event, there is no free entry for Local Ambassadors.
Tickets are available at the door, or at www.flagstaffhill.com.
