• Melbourne Fringe Festival 2026

    Federation Square Swanston St & Flinders Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    Melbourne Fringe Festival returns as an open-access multi-arts celebration, featuring theatre, music, dance, comedy, cabaret, digital art and circus across the city. Many performances are free or kid-friendly, making it easy to find something for the whole family to enjoy. Running 29 September to 18 October 2026, across various venues around Melbourne. Free and ticketed ... Read more

  • Outdoor Cinema: Feathers, Fins and Friendship

    Federation Square Swanston St & Flinders Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    Catch beloved family-friendly adventure films on the Big Screen these school holidays with Outdoor Cinema: Feathers, Fins and Friendship. Over three afternoons, enjoy a trio of 90s family favourites exploring special friendships between children and wild animals, Flipper, Free Willy, and Fly Away Home, each carrying an environmental message about protecting our oceans, waterways, and ... Read more

    Free
  • Free Jazz at Fed Square

    Free Jazz at Fed Square
    Federation Square Swanston St & Flinders Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    Fed Square kicks off the 2026 festival with a free afternoon of brass, beats and boundary-pushing sound. New Orleans legends Rebirth Brass Band lead the Second Line Street Party from Southbank, followed by keyboardist BIGYUKI and local vocalist Allysha Joy, with DJ Steely Ann spinning throughout. Saturday 17 Oct 2026 from 1pm, at Fed Square, ... Read more

    Free
  • Diwali

    Federation Square Swanston St & Flinders Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    The Victorian Festival of Diwali celebrates its 21st anniversary at Fed Square, presented by Celebrate India. Visitors can enjoy vibrant performances, delicious food, and a spectacular light display, marking one of Melbourne's biggest celebrations of Indian culture. Saturday 31 Oct 2026, at Fed Square, Swanston St & Flinders St, Melbourne. Time and ticket prices vary ... Read more

  • Polish Festival

    Federation Square Swanston St & Flinders Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    The Polish Festival @ Fed Square returns on Sunday 15 November 2026, celebrating 22 years of bringing Polish culture to the heart of Melbourne. Run by volunteers from Victoria's Polish community, this beloved annual tradition marks a milestone anniversary this year. Expect live music, dance performances, artisan crafts, visual art and tantalising Polish cuisine across ... Read more

  • African Music & Cultural Festival

    Federation Square Swanston St & Flinders Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    The African Music and Cultural Festival (AMCF) celebrates diversity and harmony at Fed Square, Melbourne. Once a one-day event, it has grown into a three-day festival. AMCF unites over 40 Victorian African communities in its planning and delivery. Expect vibrant music, delicious food, striking fashion and rich cultural showcases, with the festival drawing more than ... Read more