ILLUMIN8
Celebrate peace and harmony at ILLUMIN8: Festival of Light and Peace, with stunning light displays, performances, vegan food, and Buddhist ceremonies.
ILLUMIN8: Festival of Light and Peace
ILLUMIN8 celebrates peace and harmony inspired by Buddha’s life.
It commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha according to the Tibetan festival of Saga Dawa. It is a family friendly event with light installations, cultural performances, food stalls and family entertainment.
Immerse yourself in all the experiences the festival has to offer. Wander the Peace Park and interact with different light sculptures, be amazed by the performers, take a selfie with the Stupa, enjoy delicious vegetarian and vegan food, join in on Buddhist ceremonies and purge your negative emotions in Burning the Bad.
Our next ILLUMIN8
Saturday
2nd May 2026
Getting here
ILLUMIN8 takes place at 25 Sandhurst Town Road, Myers Flat, Victoria.
Public Transport is not available to the Great Stupa. To get to the event, either taxi or ride share services can be used.
Parking
Plenty of parking is available on site.
Disability parking will be available to anyone with mobility issues.
Trains
Trains will be running on their regular schedule to the Bendigo Train Station over the weekend. Please visit VLine’s website for more information and scheduling.
Accessibility
ILLUMIN8 aims to create a community event that welcomes all people to be part of the day. The Great Stupa offers accessibility throughout the site, including clear internal and external signage, clear paths, accessible bathroom facilities with sign-posted directions and slip resistant floor and ground surfaces. On the day there will be accessible carparks.
Food & Vendors
ILLUMIN8 2026 will have a choice of vegetarian and vegan options on the night.
We’re looking for fantastic vendors to make this event more spectacular than ever.
If you can provide a Vegetarian menu we’d love to hear from you.
Performers
Want to be involved in ILLUMIN8?
If you think you’d be a great fit for our multicultural festival we’d love to hear from you.
Volunteers
The life-force of the festival, volunteers are an integral part of the Great Stupa.
Check back soon to find out how to get involved in ILLUMIN8.