events - 2026-05-30

Rise Manly Returns to Light Up the Winter Season in 2026

The popular 10-day winter festival returns to Manly from 19–28 June, bringing light projections, live music, a Ferris wheel and community celebrations to The Corso and beachfront

After a triumphant debut last year, Rise Manly is set to return and brighten the Northern Beaches' winter once again. Northern Beaches Council has announced that the festival will run from 19 to 28 June 2026, transforming the heart of Manly into a 10-day celebration of community, culture, and creativity.

After a triumphant debut last year, Rise Manly is set to return and brighten the Northern Beaches' winter once again. Northern Beaches Council has announced that the festival will run from 19 to 28 June 2026, transforming the heart of Manly into a 10-day celebration of community, culture, and creativity. Delivered in partnership with the Manly Business Chamber, Rise Manly is designed to showcase the very best of what the suburb has to offer — from its thriving hospitality scene to its rich cultural identity. Northern Beaches Mayor Sue Heins said she was thrilled to see the event return for another year. "The program was such a success last year and there are plans to build on this popularity with more surprises including a Ferris wheel," Mayor Heins said. "Rise Manly is a fantastic showcase of what our community can achieve when we come together." This year's programme promises to be bigger and bolder than its predecessor. Highlights include a colourful light projection on the heritage-listed Manly Town Hall, an interactive light experience transforming the surface of The Corso into a playful canvas, and a Ferris wheel that will offer sweeping views across the beachfront...