Winter Wonderlights Ticket at Sovereign Hill | Victoria

• Enjoy festive winter programming, including Christmas in July activities, faux snowfall, and signature Sovereign Hill experiences
• Watch Sovereign Hill transform at night with dazzling projections, glowing installations, and thousands of twinkling lights
• Experience the magic of faux snow falling along the historic gold rush streets
• Just a short drive from Melbourne, enjoy a unique Christmas in July celebration unlike anywhere else in Australia

📅 Event Dates: 26 June – 19 July 2026
🕒 DAY & NIGHT Ticket Entry : 10:00am – 7:00pm

📅 Event Dates: 26 June – 19 July 2026
🕒 NIGHT Ticket Entry: 08:00pm – 10:00pm (Friday Nights: 3, 10, 17 July  &  Saturday Nights: 27 June, 4, 11, 18 July)

Experience the magic of Winter Wonderlights 2026, returning to Sovereign Hill from 26 June to 19 July 2026.
For 24 enchanting nights, Sovereign Hill’s iconic gold rush streets will be transformed with dazzling light projections, glowing laneways, faux snowfall, festive music and immersive family-friendly entertainment. Wander through beautifully illuminated heritage streetscapes, gather around warming fires, enjoy seasonal food and treats, and discover moments of winter magic throughout the township.
By day, enjoy all the charm of Sovereign Hill’s living museum, pan for real gold, meet costumed characters, explore traditional shops and step back into the 1850s. As night falls, the township comes alive in a spectacular display of light, colour and festive atmosphere, creating an unforgettable Christmas in July experience unlike anywhere else in Australia.
Whether you're visiting with family, friends, or planning a winter getaway from Melbourne, Winter Wonderlights 2026 offers a unique blend of history, celebration and seasonal enchantment.
Come for the history, stay for the lights, and make winter memories at Sovereign Hill.
Step into a magical winter wonderland at Sovereign Hill’s Winter Wonderlights. As night falls, the historic gold rush streets come alive with dazzling light projections, glowing laneways, faux snowfall, and festive music. Wander through illuminated streets, enjoy seasonal treats, and soak in the festive atmosphere. By day, explore the living museum, pan for gold, and meet costumed characters. As an added highlight, the Gold Rush Town MV by Jay Chou was filmed here, offering a familiar and recognisable setting for many visitors