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Greek festivals and events in Melbourne, 2026–2027
Updated 20 October 2026
From the Greek Film Festival in spring to the Antipodes street party on Lonsdale Street in late summer, Melbourne’s Greek calendar is full. Dates below are as published by each organiser. Always confirm on the official site before you go.
October 2026: Greek Film Festival
The 31st Greek Film Festival runs 13–25 October 2026 across Melbourne cinemas.
Greek Film Festival
Annual festival of Greek cinema, co-organised by the Greek Community of Melbourne and the Greek Orthodox Community of NSW. The 31st festival runs 13–25 October 2026 across seven Melbourne cinemas, with 50+ films.
31 October – 1 November 2026: Oakleigh Glendi
Oakleigh Glendi
One of Australia's largest Greek community festivals, with music, performances, food stalls and rides at Warrawee Park, Oakleigh. The 2026 Glendi is on Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November.
February 2027: Antipodes Festival
The Lonsdale Street Greek festival. The organisers have announced 27–28 February 2027 for the next one.
Antipodes Festival (Lonsdale Street)
Melbourne's great Greek street party on Lonsdale Street, run by the Greek Community of Melbourne since 1987. The 38th festival (28 Feb–1 Mar 2026) drew more than 145,000 people with three stages, 500+ performers and Greek food. The next festival is set for 27–28 February 2027.
March 2027: Greek National Day
Commemorating 25 March 1821, with a parade in the Shrine of Remembrance precinct and community events.
Greek National Day in Melbourne
Annual commemoration of the 1821 Greek War of Independence around 25 March, organised by the Victorian Council for Greek National Day, with a parade in the Shrine precinct and community events.
Who organises them
Greek Community of Melbourne
Non-profit founded in 1897 and the oldest Greek organisation in Australia. It runs the Greek Centre on Lonsdale Street, Greek schools, the Antipodes Festival and, with its Sydney counterpart, the Greek Film Festival.
Hellenic Museum
Australia's only museum dedicated to Greek art, history and culture, in the former Royal Mint building on William Street. Exhibitions, education programs, events and venue hire.
Good to know
- Get to street festivals early for the food stalls and take public transport, because nearby streets close.
- Greek media listings (radio and Neos Kosmos) cover community events week to week.
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