The Antipodes Festival is Melbourne’s biggest celebration of Greek culture and one of the city’s most anticipated annual events.
First held in 1987, the festival replaced the earlier Greek Cultural Week. Since then, it has grown into a vibrant weekend on Lonsdale Street, transforming the heart of the Greek Precinct into a lively hub of music, dance, food, and art. Organised by the Greek Community of Melbourne, the festival features performances by local and international artists, traditional dance groups, cooking demonstrations, market stalls, and family-friendly activities.
Drawing tens of thousands of visitors each year, it’s a joyful showcase of Hellenic heritage and community spirit.
Antipodes Festival 2026 is back!
Antipodes Festival 2025: The Ultimate Celebration of Greek Culture!
Save the Dates: Saturday, 28th February & Sunday, 1st March 2026!
Get ready to immerse yourself in the rich and vibrant world of Greek culture as the much-anticipated Antipodes Festival returns with a bang! An unforgettable experience celebrating all things Greek.
We will have an extraordinary lineup of performers, artists, stallholders, and surprises that will leave you asking for more. We’re pulling out all the stops to bring you the most epic celebration.
What to Expect:
- Spectacular performances by renowned artists and musicians
- An array of stalls offering authentic Greek food, crafts, and merchandise
- Exciting activities and workshops for all ages
Surprises around every corner that will keep you entertained and engaged
Stay Tuned:
We can’t wait to share more exciting updates with you soon. Follow us on social media and keep an eye on our website for the latest news and announcements.
Get ready for an unforgettable experience that will ignite your passion for Greek culture!
Antipodes Festival 2026 – The Ultimate Celebration Awaits!
The Economic Impact
of the Lonsdale Street Greek Festival
Lonsdale Street has held particular significance for the Greek community as a precinct for Greek cultural and legal services since mass Greek migration to Australia in the ‘50s and ‘60s.
In the early years of the festival, Lonsdale Street was utilised to create a space for Greek people to gather and preserve culture in a communal environment—the Lonsdale Street Greek Festival. However, recently, it has developed into a more inclusive festival not only to preserve, but to ‘share Greek culture with the rest of multicultural Melbourne’.
As a significant cultural event, the Lonsdale Street Greek Festival also has a sizeable economic contribution.
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*The University of Melbourne – “From Ethnic Enclave to Cosmopolitan Cultures: Evaluating the Greek Centre for Contemporary Culture in the City of Melbourne”: Daniella Trimboli, Tia Di Biase, Barry Burgan and Nikos Papastergiadis