ArtWalk to Light Up Port Macquarie CBD with Music, Lights & Culture This June

ArtWalk Port Macquarie 

WHEN: Friday 9th June, 5.00pm – 9.00pm

WHERE: Port Macquarie

WHAT: ArtWalk has grown to become one of the signature cultural arts event in Port Macquarie, with exhibitions, activations, illuminations, live performances, artists markets, workshops, creative installations and more. This fabulous, family-friendly event brings people from all walks of live to the CBD for one colourful, creative night.

Port Macquarie-Hastings 2023 ArtWalk will be going ‘Up in Lights’ on Friday 9th June, with a full and fun program of open-air, outdoor activations, participatory events and live entertainment. 

The super-popular evening program is the hot-ticket ‘main event’ held over one magical night, where Port Macquarie’s CBD comes alive with light, music and culture. 

Queen’s Birthday long weekend will also have a number of satellite events to be enjoyed around the region.

ArtWalk Port Macquarie’s main program is set to feature incredible puppeteers from Curious Legends, stunning projections including the return of an ArtWalk favourite, John Thiering Sand Artist; light installations, participatory activities for adults and kids alike, the ArtBites Food Truck Central, and ArtWalk Artisans Market… plus so much more!

ArtWalk: A LONG WEEKEND OF FESTIVALS

In even more great news, ArtWalk 2023 leads into the region’s Sip & Savour Festival, which includes a long weekend of good food and drink and live performances from celebrated Australian performers The Rubens, Thelma Plum and 19-Twenty.

It’s a fully immersive 3 day event held in Westport Park, showcasing and celebrating  a huge variety of the best of the region’s wine, beer, spirits and local gourmet food producers, complimented by culinary presentations from Masterchef finalist Mindy Woods, as well as masterclasses, workshops and family-friendly entertainment.

Port Macquarie really is the place to be this June long weekend, with music, lights and culture abundant. Start making your plans to visit ASAP. 

Looking for more regional NSW inspiration? Be sure to check out the winter getaways we’re looking forward to escaping to, and our weekend guide to beautiful Berry.

Writer

Kelsey Harrington

6 March 2023

Kelsey Harrington is a Melbourne-based writer with a sharp eye for the city's ever-evolving food, wine, arts, and culture scene. Her journey into the creative industry took the scenic route—what started as a passion for capturing Melbourne’s energy through a camera lens led her to Sitchu, where she worked her way up to Melbourne Editor. With over four years in the industry, she’s all about uncovering the best places to eat, drink, and explore. Off the clock? You’ll find her diving into a platter of fresh oysters and crudo, gallery-hopping, or sipping an extra dirty martini while plotting her next adventure.