Australia's Best Winter Festivals That Will Make You Actually Want to Go Outside

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Australia's Best Winter Festivals That Will Make You Actually Want to Go Outside

From nude swims in Hobart to all-nighters in Melbourne, these arts festivals are made for winter weekenders.

Dark Mofo 2019

This year's sinister lineup for the Hobart winter festival includes FKA Twigs, giant latex pigs and fiery winter feasts.

Vivid Sydney 2019

This year's radiant program includes FKA Twigs, Spike Lee and a field of 500 glowing fireflies.

White Night Reimagined 2019

This year, Melbourne's after-dark arts extravaganza is part of a three-day city-wide festival happening in winter.

WinterWild 2019

Victoria's after-dark arts festival returns to the coastal town of Apollo Bay for two weekends in August.

The Curated Plate

The Sunshine Coast is getting a new food festival showcasing its best chefs and producers.

Orange Winter Fire Festival 2019

A weekend festival showcasing the Orange region in all its winter glory.

Port Fairy Winter Weekends 2019

Port Fairy is turning it on with live jazz, dachshund races and winter solstice swims.

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