events - 2026-06-02

Rise Manly Returns: Ten Days of Light, Music and Winter Magic on The Corso

Manly's beloved winter festival is back from 19–28 June, transforming The Corso and laneways with light installations, live performances, and a Ferris wheel

Manly is set to glow this winter as Rise Manly returns for its 2026 edition, lighting up The Corso, surrounding laneways, and the beachfront precinct for ten consecutive nights from Friday 19 June to Sunday 28 June.

Manly is set to glow this winter as Rise Manly returns for its 2026 edition, lighting up The Corso, surrounding laneways, and the beachfront precinct for ten consecutive nights from Friday 19 June to Sunday 28 June. Now firmly established as one of Sydney's most anticipated mid-year events, Rise Manly unites the suburb's local businesses, hospitality venues, and community organisations to deliver a free, family-friendly festival that turns the Northern Beaches' most iconic street into an outdoor gallery of light and sound. ## What to Expect This year's program features an expanded lineup of light installations suspended above The Corso, with colourful projections cast across the heritage facades of Manly's Victorian-era buildings and the towering Norfolk Island pines that line the beachfront promenade. Festival-goers can look forward to live street performances from musicians, dancers, and artists, as well as a series of interactive activations spread throughout the laneways. New highlights for 2026 include a Ferris wheel offering elevated views across Manly Beach and the harbour, a silent disco tour weaving through participating venues, and a ski party pop-up bringing an...