Celebrate the winter solstice in Forbes, NSW, with fire, music and food at the much-loved Frost and Fire festival, lighting up the lakeside on 21 June 2025.
Held at the scenic Forbes Ski Dam, the Frost and Fire festival is back for the sixth year. Great for travellers of all ages, this event will once again feature two large effigy bonfires to mark the shortest day/longest night of the year, along with live performances from a strong line-up of Australian bands. New for 2025, several local pubs and hotels will be getting into the festival spirit and will be offering ‘Frost and Fire Cocktails’.
Held from 4pm to 10pm, Frost and Fire has become the biggest cultural event on the local calendar. The event offers a relaxed yet vibrant atmosphere with live music, fire dancers, great warming food from local vendors, boutique brews and toasty fire buckets, all set against the backdrop of the winter solstice evening.
Bonfires, fireworks and so much more at the Frost and Fire festival in Forbes this June
This year’s music lineup includes well-known acts such as The Wolfe Brothers and Ripley Alexander, alongside regional artists like Bake Boys Band, Easy Goin, and Foxxy Cleopatra.
The program also includes a pyrotechnic display by Flux Entertainment and new cultural performances by Boganbila Culturals, adding even more action to the evening’s schedule.
Live performances by Foxxy Cleopatra
Visitors are encouraged to stay a little longer and explore what Forbes has to offer. Situated on the Newell Highway and Lachlan River in central NSW, the town is known for its historic charm, gold rush heritage, and attractions like Sculpture Down the Lachlan and the Gum Swamp Wildlife Refuge.
Tickets are $30 per person, with free entry for under 18s. For tickets and more details, head to the festival website.
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Frost and Fire returns to Forbes, NSW — 21 June 2025