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Lightwave Festival: Candela

By Port Arthur Accommodation on June 7, 2025 in Local News and Events

The Asylum, Port Arthur Friday 11 July 6:00pm

Lightwave Festival and Port Arthur Historic Site present Candela: a curated dining experience in the depths of Port Arthur Historic Site.

Enjoy live music including expansive improvised instrumentals with Shade, illustrious contemporary songstress Martine Holliday, and fluid femme luminaries Fflora. Dr Ruth Frost and Pete Maarseveen will show new work from their residencies at Port Arthur Historic Site in conjunction with PORTICO; a bespoke portable camera obscura.

Plus projected animations by Rose Sugarlove and Jim Coad, and video work by Ariel Ruby. 

Dinner

Expect long table share platters by 1830 Restaurant chef John Churchill along with locally produced beverages available at the bar.

Tickets

 $130 per person  *booking fees apply

Duration

4hrs

Venue: The Asylum, Port Arthur Historic Site

The Asylum is located a short walk from the Port Arthur Visitor Centre – look for the Festival of Voices signs. Free parking is provided at the Port Arthur Visitor Centre.

For more information, including the Bus Service click Book Now.