Skyfire

Skyfire returns in 2025 for a spectacular 20-minute pyrotechnic display!

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Traditionally presented by Hit 104.7, as in 2024, Mix 106.3 will return to the event this year to bring back this beloved fireworks extravaganza on Saturday, March 15.

Skyfire started as a modest event in 1989 and has evolved over the past 30 years into an afternoon and evening celebration, complete with live performances, food trucks, and activities around Lake Burley Griffin, enjoyed by at least one-third of the ACT population.

In 2025, Skyfire will feature two entertainment hubs offering live broadcasts on Lake Burley Griffin, showcasing musical acts and hosts from both radio stations. The highlight will be a spectacular 20-minute pyrotechnic display launched from barges on the lake, accompanied by a soundtrack played in unison on Hit 104.7 and Mix 106.3.

What to expect in 2025:

  • Southside markets
  • Two entertainment hubs with live broadcasts
  • Speakers for those who forget their radios
  • Large screens to catch all the action on the lake

The mesmerising aerial show will kick off with a RAAF Fast Jet Handling Display featuring an F35 Lightning Fighter Jet. Following that, a synchronized soundtrack show will include:

  • 40,000 pyrotechnic effects
  • 2,500 shells
  • 25,000 shooting comets

The performance will commence at 8:30 PM and last for 20 minutes.

 

Plan your visit

Get the most out of your Skyfire experience by staying at Novotel Canberra, located just 2 kilometres from the fireworks display and stage on Lake Burley Griffin.

  1. Savour a family or romantic dining experience at First Edition Canberra, with a carefully crafted menu featuring the best local produce.
  2. Pick up a takeaway grazing platter from First Edition Canberra with local cheeses from Tilba Dairy Farm.
  3. Enjoy a short walk through City Walk and Commonwealth Park or take a shuttle bus from within 200 metres of Novotel to the iconic Lake Burley Griffin.
  4. Soak in the live music and entertainment by the lake finishing with an impressive 20-minute fireworks display with a backdrop of national landmarks for an unforgettable getaway.
  5. Wake up fresh with a delicious buffet breakfast in the city centre ready to explore Canberra’s best attractions.

Experience Canberra’s most thrilling fireworks show with Novotel Canberra for the ideal weekend escape. Book your stay today!