Jannali Moonrise Festival

Join us for a Family-Friendly Celebration in the Heart of Jannali Town Centre!

On Friday 1 November 4 PM to 9 PM and Saturday 2 November 9 AM to 5 PM Box Road Jannali will come to life with live music, cultural ceremonies, market stalls, workshops, and fun for all ages!

The program is jam-packed with a First Nations cultural ceremony and performances on Friday evening complemented by food and market stalls and a dedicated kids zone. The fun continues Saturday with live music, market stalls and workshops along with a Katy Perry and Taylor Swift tribute show and an incredibly special Bluey Meet & Greet!

This event is proudly funded by the NSW Government’s Open Streets Program.

See our full program below.

FRIDAY 4 PM - 9 PM

👉  Kick off the weekend with an unforgettable evening featuring a First Nations cultural ceremony, cultural workshops, roving fire dancers, glow stilt walkers, a silent lane way disco, market stalls and delicious food stalls.

Program details: (subject to change)

4.00pm

Two Divas: Darlene and Mary Queen of Sax

5.00pm

Cultural Ceremony

6.15pm

Evie J Willie

7.30pm

Luke O’Shea

SATURDAY 9 AM - 5 PM  

👉  Saturday offers a family fun day with live music, interactive workshops, and activities for all ages, including a Katy Perry and Taylor Swift tribute show, a Meet & Greet with the ever-popular Bluey as well as market stalls, roving bubble shows, circus hula alongside the enchanting stilt walkers!

There will also be a dedicated kids zone, filling Box Lane with the pop-up library and story time sessions, a Hazelhurst art experience, reptile display, face painting, and cultural workshops. A range of cuisines will be on offer by local restaurants and cafes to get taste buds popping in the alfresco dining area.

Program details: (subject to change)

9.00am

Jannali High School Band

9.30am

Louise Butler

10.00am

Hayden Phillis

11.00am

Jannali Dance & Music Schools 
- 11.00am Inspiration Dance (20min) 
- 11.30am InterAct Performance (20min)

  • Sophie and Talitha
  • Emmersen and Gabriella
  • Gabrielle
  • Annabelle

- 12.00pm Caterina Franco Music Tuition (20min)

12.30pm

Bubble Man

1.00pm

Taylor Swift and Katy Perry Tribute Show

2.00pm

Bluey Meet & Greet

2.20pm

Hayden Phillis

3.00pm

Hannah Rose Duo

4.00pm

Craig Woodward

Road Closures

To ensure the safety of festival-goers, the following road closures will be in effect from 10 AM on 1 November to 9 PM on 2 November:

  • Box Road (between Railway Crescent and Roberts Street)
  • Box Lane (between Box Road and Jannali car park)

No vehicle access will be permitted to Queesy Lane and the rear of arcades on 56 Railway Crescent Jannali and 557 – 559 Box Road Jannali.

Event map

Location

The event is located across the road from Jannali Train station in Box Road and Box Lane Jannali.

Getting there

With the temporary closure of Box Road and Box Lane and detours in place for this event, it is highly recommended to use public transport, walk or cycle to this event.

By public transport

For public transport information, go to Transport NSW or call 131 500. You can also download a train or bus app from the App Store or Google Play.

By car

There is on street parking in surrounding streets however parking will be limited. Please walk, cycle or use public transport or ride share services where possible.

Find your way. Download Google Maps from the App Store or Google Play.

About the Moonrise Festival Name

The festival has been named in recognition of the Aboriginal name ‘Jannali’ meaning ‘place of the moon’. The event will celebrate First Nations culture alongside a range of attractions and entertainment for all ages.

Frequent Asked Questions -

We recommend that you travel to the event by public transport.

Jannali train station is conveniently located across the road from all the action.

Bus route 967 & 968 will be impacted by the Box Road closure, alternative bus stops will be in place during the Moonrise Festival on Jannali Avenue.  Plan your trip.

For public transport information, go to Transport NSW or call 131 500.

Parking in the area is limited. The Council free car park is located behind the shopping precinct, access during the festival will be via Beatrice Road only. 2 hour and 4 hour parking spots are available in this area. Please note changed parking conditions will be in affect during the festival. Please be sure to read signage carefully to avoid fines.

There are many local cafés, restaurants and take-away outlets offering a range of cuisines at the event, we encourage you to support the local businesses.

This event is alcohol prohibited. Local licensed venues will be offering beverages to be consumed within their licensed premises and should not be consumed outside of the licensed premises.

Council are supporting the local retailers and food outlets in Jannali Town centre precinct, we are seeking local stall holders for this event that have an offering that is locally crafted or handmade made at this stage.  We are not seeking food stall vendors however we encourage you to join our stall holder database for future opportunities Stallholder Registration Form | Sutherland Shire Council (nsw.gov.au)

Our performance program is now completed for this event however you encourage you to join our performer database for future opportunities

Performer Registration Form | Sutherland Shire Council (nsw.gov.au)

Proudly funded by the NSW Government