Festivals
Festivals - Announcements
--> Geelong Arts Centre, 81 Ryrie Street Geelong
--> When: Monday 14th September 2026 - Thursday 24th September 2026
The Geelong Wonder Children's Festival returns from 14-24 September 2026, bringing creativity, curiosity and plenty of school-holiday magic to the heart of Geelong. Big Wonder Weekend The...
--> 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,...
--> 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...
--> Box Hill Town Hall, 1022 Whitehorse Road Box Hill
--> When: Sunday 4th October 2026
The 3rd Victoria Commerce & Lifestyle Innovation Expo & Food Culture Festival (VCLIE) will be held at Box Hill Town Hall on Sunday, 4 October 2026. Victoria Commerce & Lifestyle Innovation Expo &...
--> 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 September 2026 - Sunday 4th October 2026
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...
--> 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,...
--> 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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