Festivals
Festivals - Announcements
--> Marvel Stadium, Harbour Esplanade, Docklands
--> When: Saturday 31st October 2026
Melbourne Diwali returns to Marvel Stadium Square on Saturday 31 October for its fifth year, and it is completely free to attend. Melbourne Diwali From 2pm to 10pm the square transforms into...
--> Mary Eats Cake | Brunswick, 558 Sydney Rd Brunswick
--> When: Thursday 1st October 2026 - Saturday 31st October 2026
For the month of October 2026, the Cake Festival celebrates 10 Years of Mary Eats Cake. Cake Festival Celebrating 10 Years of Mary Eats Cake To celebrate our birthday we are excited to launch...
--> Heide | Museum of Modern Art, 7 Templestowe Rd Bulleen
--> When: Saturday 19th December 2026
Gateway Festival returns to Heide Sculpture Park in December 2026, bringing international and Australian electronic artists to three outdoor stages for its third edition. Gateway Festival returns...
--> CERES | Community Environment Park, Corner Roberts and Stewart St Brunswick East
--> When: Saturday 10th October 2026
Come along to our 'Festival of Fava' - a community celebration of the broad bean (fava) and the spring harvest at CERES Joe's Market Garden in Coburg. Festival of Fava There will be local music,...
--> Seaworks | Maritime Precinct, 82 Nelson Place Williamstown
--> When: Saturday 12th December 2026
Get ready for the biggest Caribbean celebration Melbourne has ever seen! Stick Mareebo Productions and Australia Reggae Radio are proud to present the 10th Anniversary Edition of the Jamaican Music &...
--> Ballarat
Fresh from being named Australia's happiest city in the 2026 Happy City Index, Ballarat has another reason to celebrate. From major country and Australian rock concerts to cutting-edge circus,...
--> Queen Victoria Market, Corner Elizabeth Street and Victoria Street Melbourne
--> When: Monday 2nd November 2026
Travel the world by dumpling at the delicious Melbourne International Dumpling Festival and find out which country has the best dumpling in the world. This is the only culinary-packed festival...
--> Fed Square, Corner Swanston Street and Flinders Street Melbourne
--> When: Saturday 24th October 2026
Celebrate the colours, flavours, sounds and traditions of Indonesia at Discover Your Neighbour's Endless Wonders, a vibrant outdoor festival for the whole community. Festival Indonesia Discover...
--> Queen Victoria Market, Corner Elizabeth Street and Victoria Street Melbourne
--> When: Wednesday 25th November 2026 - Wednesday 16th December 2026
Melbourne's Christmas Night Market will return for the festive season, bringing evening trading, food and specialty retail to one of the city's best-known market precincts. The 2027 market is...
--> Queen Victoria Market, Corner Elizabeth Street and Victoria Street Melbourne
--> When: Saturday 17th October 2026 - Sunday 18th October 2026
Melbourne's Donut Festival is returning to Queen Victoria Market in 2026, bringing a free two-day celebration of fried, filled and glazed treats to the city. The festival will gather donut makers...
--> Melbourne Showgrounds, Corner Epsom Road and Langs Road, Ascot Vale
--> When: Saturday 17th October 2026 - Sunday 18th October 2026
Join us for an unforgettable celebration of our canine friends. Whether you're a proud pooch parent a passionate dog enthusiast or just love being around happy wagging tails this is the event of...
--> Royal Exhibition Building, 9 Nicholson Street Carlton
--> When: Saturday 17th October 2026 - Sunday 18th October 2026
Royal Exhibition Building & Museum Plaza Melbourne Every flavour tells a story-come hungry leave inspired. Indulge in authentic Italian street food regional specialties and handcrafted...
--> Cherry Hill Orchards, Wandin East Site, 474 Queens Road Wandin East
--> When: Saturday 19th December 2026 - Tuesday 26th January 2027
Every year, we open our cherry orchard when our trees are in full bloom, showcasing the stunning white blossoms. This popular annual event offers picture-perfect photo opportunities and a festive...
--> Hofbrauhaus - Melbourne, 18-28 Market Lane Melbourne
Melbourne's Hofbrauhaus is celebrating its 58th Oktoberfest with six weeks of Bavarian fun from Saturday 19 September - Saturday 31 October 2026. Oktoberfest Expect imported Oktoberfest biers...
--> Fed Square, Corner Swanston Street and Flinders Street Melbourne
--> When: Saturday 1st August 2026 - Saturday 17th October 2026
RESET returns to Fed Square in spring 2026 with a free program exploring practical, creative ways to live more sustainably. The family-friendly sustainability festival brings together workshops,...
--> Seaworks | Maritime Precinct, 82 Nelson Place Williamstown
--> When: Saturday 28th November 2026
Join us at the Williamstown Beer and Cider Festival on Saturday 28th November 2026 @ Seaworks. Willy Beer Fest is back for its 12th year Join us at Melbourne's favourite bayside beer festival...
--> Melbourne
--> When: Tuesday 1st June 2027 - Wednesday 30th June 2027
Bloomsday in Melbourne remembers James Joyce with a series of events each year in June. Bloomsday is a commemoration and celebration of the life of Irish writer James Joyce observed annually on 16...
--> Bacchus Marsh
--> When: Friday 13th November 2026 - Sunday 15th November 2026
Welcome to the heartwarming celebration of the Victorian growing season for strawberries and cherries - the Bacchus Marsh Strawberry & Cherry Festival! A cherished staple on the events calendar,...
--> Main Road Hurstbridge
--> When: Sunday 29th August 2027
The Hurstbridge Wattle Festival is a significant cultural event for Melburnians that has its roots firmly planted in our early rail history. It's a joyous celebration of our heritage environment...
--> Melbourne
Melbourne International Arts Festival, formerly Spoleto Festival Melbourne - Festival of the Three Worlds, then Melbourne International Festival of the Arts, becoming commonly known as Melbourne...
--> Melbourne
--> When: Tuesday 29th September 2026 - Sunday 18th October 2026
Fringe is 3 massive weeks of comedy, cabaret, theatre and more! Melbourne Fringe Festival 29th September 2026 - 8th October 2026 Melbourne Fringe lives and breathes the independent arts in...
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