38th Antipodes Festival
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- 2. Open the dialog for a new meeting, and
- 3. Pre-fill it with the information of this event.
- Where: Lonsdale Street 168 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
- Entry: Free
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Event Details
The Antipodes Festival returns to Lonsdale Street for its 38th year, celebrating Greek culture, food, music and community in the heart of Melbourne.
Across two days, the festival brings together local and international performers, traditional and contemporary Greek music and dance, authentic food and drink, market stalls, family activities and community showcases. Each year, Antipodes welcomes thousands of visitors and transforms Lonsdale Street into Melbourne’s Great Greek Street Party.
Presented by the Greek Community of Melbourne, the Antipodes Festival is one of Australia’s largest cultural festivals and a long-standing celebration of Hellenic culture, connection and shared experience.
Learn more about the festival at www.antipodesfestival.com.au
How to Participate
There are plenty of ways to participate at Antipodes 2026:
- Apply to compete in Zorba Til You Drop - quite literally as it sounds, Zorba for as long as possible. The winner receives return flights to Greece.
- Apply to MC the festival and bring energy to our stages.
- Apply to volunteer with the festival
- Apply to work in our Festival Crew team
- Apply to perform at Antipodes - from DJs and dancers, to musical ensembles and choirs.
Or on the day, simply rock up and enjoy the energy Antipodes brings to the streets.
You'll find family activities like show rides and a dedicated kids corner with programmed activities for the little ones, a packed program across three stages, cooking demonstrations showcasing contemporary Greek flavours, a huge array of food options, Greek coffee and over 100 market stalls trading everything from jewellery to memorabilia. There really is something for everyone.
About Antipodes 2026
This event is part of the series Antipodes 2026.
The Greek Community of Melbourne hosts a wide range of events, from intimate gatherings to large functions, and celebrates cultural diversity with vibrant festivals, performances, and exhibitions.
See all Antipodes 2026 published events.
- LANGUAGE English
- CATEGORY Festival
- EVENT SERIES Antipodes Festival > Antipodes 2026
- PRESENTED BY The Greek Community of Melbourne
- PLACE Lonsdale Street
- ADDDRESS 168 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
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