Winter Solstice (Friday-Sunday)
Join us over the June long weekend for Winter Solstice! City Park will transform into a winter wonderland with an ice-skating rink, snow machine and roving performers! There will be plenty of street food, live music at High Street restaurants, free family-friendly entertainment and activities for all to enjoy.
Rug up and embrace the cool Penrith evenings over the June long weekend at Winter Solstice!
From Friday 6 June to Monday 9 June City Park will come alive with plenty of winter fun everyone can enjoy.
What’s on:
- Ice skating rink
- Live music at High Street restaurants
- Pop-up bar with a selection of mulled wines and brews
It’s the perfect way to chill, skate and enjoy a night out in the heart of Penrith.
Entry is free! Wear your warm winter woollies, bring your appetite and be ready to have some cool fun at Winter Solstice.
Please follow the link to the Ice Skating ticketing website to purchase your tickets: www.penrithwintersolstice.starsonice.com.au/tickets/
Friday 6 June Program
| Program Element | Time | Location |
| Roving entertainment | ||
| Shiho Roving Hoops | 6:30pm – 7:00pm | City Park/Roving |
| Shiho Roving Hoops | 7:45pm – 8:15pm | City Park/Roving |
| Acoustic Stage | ||
| Crazy Scientist | 5:30pm – 6:30pm | Acoustic Stage |
| Musician - Dan Romeo | 7pm – 9pm | Acoustic Stage |
| DJ - Flywaves | 5pm - 9pm | DJ Stage (ice rink) |
| Workshops | ||
| Mess it up – Sensory Zone | 4pm – 9pm | City Park |
| Messy Makers | 4pm – 8pm | City Park |
| Free Face Painting | 4pm – 8pm | City Park |
| Other Activities | ||
| Ice Rink | Ticketed Sessions available every 30 mins from 12:15pm | Allen Place car park |
| Food Trucks | 4pm – 9pm | City Park |
Saturday 7 June Program
| Program Element | Time | Location |
| Acoustic Stage | ||
| Shiho Hula Hooper | 4:30pm – 4:45pm | Acoustic Stage |
| Musician – Crown Jewel | 5:30pm – 8:30pm | Acoustic Stage |
| DJ Arisse | 5pm - 9pm | DJ Stage (ice rink) |
| Workshops | ||
| Mess it up – Sensory Zone | 4pm – 9pm | City Park |
| Messy Makers | 4pm – 8pm | City Park |
| PP&VA - Puppetry Workshop | 4pm – 5:30pm | City Park |
| Other Activities | ||
| Ice Rink | Ticketed Sessions available every 30 mins from 12:15pm | Allen Place car park |
| Food Trucks | 4pm – 9pm | City Park |
Sunday 8 June Program
| Program Element | Time | Location |
| Roving | ||
| Shiho Roving Hoops | 4:30pm – 4:45pm | City Park/Roving |
| Shiho Roving Hoops | 6:00pm – 6:45pm | City Park/Roving |
| Acoustic Stage | ||
| Crazy Scientist | 5:00pm – 6pm | Acoustic Stage |
| Musician - Demage | 6:30pm – 9pm | Acoustic Stage |
| DJ Chunky J | 5pm - 9pm | DJ Stage (ice rink) |
| Workshops | ||
| Mess it up – Sensory Zone | 4pm – 9pm | City Park |
| Messy Makers | 4pm – 8pm | City Park |
| PP&VA – Film workshop | 4pm - 6pm | City Park |
| Other Activities | ||
| Ice Rink | Ticketed Sessions available every 30 mins from 12:15pm | Allen Place car park |
| Food Trucks | 4pm – 9pm | City Park |
Live Music
| Program Element | Time | Location |
| Natasha Tatarinoff | Friday 6pm-9pm | Kokoe |
| Jake Edgley | Friday 8pm-11pm | Allan Grammar |
| Ricky Nifo | Saturday 4pm-7pm | Theo's Rooftop Bar |
| Amy Nelson | Saturday 7pm-10pm | Mr Watkins Bar |
| Kathryn Luxford | Sunday 5pm-8pm | Griddle Restaurant |
Road closures
Parts of Allen Place Carpark will be closed from 6am Monday 2 June to 5pm Tuesday 10 June to enable event bump in. There will be changed traffic conditions during the event to ensure public and pedestrian safety at the event.
Parking
Parking will be available at:
- Allen Place Carpark
- Edwards Place Carpark
- Masters Place Carpark
The event location is a minute walk from Penrith Station.
Dates & Times
No upcoming occurrences.