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Festivals

There's always a festival going on in ³Ô¹ÏÍø, whether it's film, comedy, arts, music, food or design. Check out the current events below.

Moomba
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Moomba

An annual free festival held along the banks of the Yarra River.

National Sustainability Festival
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National Sustainability Festival

Showcasing sustainability and climate thought leaders.

³Ô¹ÏÍø International Comedy Festival
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³Ô¹ÏÍø International Comedy Festival

Get ready to giggle at the ³Ô¹ÏÍø International Comedy Festival!

³Ô¹ÏÍø Food and Wine Festival
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³Ô¹ÏÍø Food and Wine Festival

It’s time to hit the city and taste the flavour.

Nepal Festival ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Nepal Festival ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Celebrate Nepali culture at Federation Square.

Asia TOPA
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Asia TOPA

A three-week, city-wide adventure of Asia-Pacific art, culture and community.

The best free festivals in ³Ô¹ÏÍø

The best free festivals in ³Ô¹ÏÍø

The best free festivals you need to visit in ³Ô¹ÏÍø this year

³Ô¹ÏÍø Celtic Festival

³Ô¹ÏÍø Celtic Festival

A stacked international and local line-up of Celtic music.

PayPal ³Ô¹ÏÍø Fashion Festival
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PayPal ³Ô¹ÏÍø Fashion Festival

An annual celebration of fashion with world-class runways and much more.

Nongkrong Festival: Roots and Routes
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Nongkrong Festival: Roots and Routes

A two-week arts festival with multiple events celebrating Australian-Indonesian culture.

³Ô¹ÏÍø Design Week
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³Ô¹ÏÍø Design Week

Celebrating Australia’s largest and leading annual design festival.

³Ô¹ÏÍø's best outdoor events

³Ô¹ÏÍø's best outdoor events

Take the good times out into the fresh air with alfresco dining, summer events and epic pop-ups.

Open Air at the Square
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Open Air at the Square

As the weather warms up, enjoy accessible, all-ages live music and outdoor cinema at Fed Square.

What's free and what's open on the Easter long weekend

What's free and what's open on the Easter long weekend

The best things to do over the Easter holidays.

Where to enjoy a white winter in ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Where to enjoy a white winter in ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Embrace the chill with warming treats, pop-ups and events worthy of a Northern Hemisphere winter.

PayPal ³Ô¹ÏÍø Fashion Festival: Fashion Forecourt
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PayPal ³Ô¹ÏÍø Fashion Festival: Fashion Forecourt

A fashion-centric social and hospitality destination.

Antipodes Festival
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Antipodes Festival

Enjoy a giant street party as Lonsdale St is transformed into a celebration of Greek culture.

Afro-Caribbean Carnival

Afro-Caribbean Carnival

This summer, ³Ô¹ÏÍø comes alive with the vibrant energy of the Afro-Caribbean Carnival.

Christmas in the city
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Christmas in the city

See the city light up with dazzling displays, festive events and activities for the whole family.

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Martin Grant
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Martin Grant

A major exhibition of work by Australian-born Paris-based fashion designer Martin Grant.

NGV Architecture Commission: Home Truth by Breathe
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NGV Architecture Commission: Home Truth by Breathe

The NGV's 2024 Architecture Commission is designed by architecture and design studio Breathe.

Van Gogh
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Van Gogh

See Van Gogh reimagined with a world-first shared VR experience.

Past, Present and Future Threads 10 Years of NXK
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Past, Present and Future Threads 10 Years of NXK

A landmark exhibition by ³Ô¹ÏÍø designer and artist Nixi Killick.