Organisers have cancelled White Night Geelong for 2021 amid Victoria’s worsening COVID-19 outbreak.
White Night Geelong had been scheduled to take place on October 2, but organisers today announced they would postpone the event until 2022.
“We know this is very disappointing for … Geelong but we’re looking forward to bringing back these great cultural events in 2022,” Visit Victoria chief executive Brendan McClements said.
“The decision provides certainty to artists, suppliers and the community – and reinforces Visit Victoria’s commitment to these premier public events.
“Visit Victoria will continue to work closely with its regional partners to deliver the events in 2022, with new dates to be announced in due course.”
White Night Geelong attracted 70,000 attendees and delivered an economic impact of $6.1 million to the region in 2018, according to Geelong council.
The free public event features colourful projections and light installations across central Geelong streets, laneways, parks and the waterfront.
White Night Bendigo has also been cancelled for 2021.
Victoria recorded 57 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, bringing the state’s active cases to 296.
