Festivals
Festivals - Announcements
--> Harbour Esplanade Docklands
--> When: Saturday 5th September 2026 - Sunday 6th September 2026
Head to Harbour Esplanade for a September of Sport.. grab a delicious feed, catch an AFL Finals match or to simply sit back and relax. September of Sport Saturday 5th September 2026 + Sunday 6th...
--> Melbourne Park & Olympic Park, Batman Avenue and Olympic Boulevard Melbourne
--> When: Thursday 10th September 2026 - Saturday 12th September 2026
From September 10-12 the NFL Kickoff Festival presented by Amex is taking over Melbourne Park for three days of football, live entertainment, food, NFL Shop, and fan experiences as game week arrives...
--> 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...
--> Beleura | House & Garden Mornington
--> When: Tuesday 1st September 2026
Celebrate the arrival of spring with an elegant evening of Japanese floral artistry as five master ikebana artists from Kyoto present a live Ikebana Battle at the historic Beleura House. Combining...
--> Burwood Brickworks, 78 Middleborough Rd, Burwood East
--> When: Saturday 5th September 2026
Celebrate the Full Moon Festival Under a Giant Glowing Moon at Burwood Brickworks If you're looking for a family-friendly evening that blends live music, culture and a little rooftop magic, this...
--> 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...
--> Abbotsford Convent, 1 St Heliers St, Abbotsford
--> When: Saturday 29th August 2026 - Tuesday 1st September 2026
The Melbourne Ikebana Festival returns from 29 August to 1 September 2026 with an ambitious international program celebrating the evolution of Japanese floral art. Bringing together leading artists,...
--> 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...
--> 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...
--> 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,...
--> Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery, 35 Old Healesville Road Yarra Glen
--> When: Saturday 1st August 2026 - Monday 31st August 2026
The Mornington Peninsula Great Ocean Road and Yarra Valley Chocolateries are back for their annual (month-long) festival dedicated to hot chocolate. 31 limited-edition hot chocolate flavours will...
--> 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...
--> Darebin
--> When: Saturday 5th September 2026 - Sunday 13th September 2026
FUSE Festival is Darebin's contemporary, multi-arts festival. Every year the festival offers signature events presented by the Darebin Arts Festival and Events unit, artist-led events supported...
--> 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...
--> 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...
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