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...
--> Seaworks | Maritime Precinct, 82 Nelson Place Williamstown
--> When: Friday 18th September 2026 - Saturday 19th September 2026
Experience the sights, sounds and flavours of Chile as Australia's biggest Chilean cultural celebration returns to Melbourne. La Main Fonda brings together the Chilean, Latin American and Australian...
--> 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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