Festivals and Activations

Friday Nights In Footscray Exhibition - Call for Submissions

13 Feb 2025 Contribute to a free mixed media exhibition to be curated by Council in collaboration with Footscray Historical Society to retell the grandeur of Footscray post World War II.

Footscray Connectivity Centre, 138 Nicholson Street, Footscray 3011

Tagged as: , Arts and craft, Exhibition, film and digital media

Yarraville Farmers Market

15 Feb 2025 Selling fresh and local produce in the heart of Yarraville on the third Saturday of each month.

Beaton Reserve, Blackwood Street, Yarraville 3013

3 more dates

Tagged as: , Community event, Market or popup

Vietnamese TET Festival

15 Feb 2025 Celebrating 50 years of Vietnamese refugee resettlement in Australia, this year’s Tết festival at Footscray Park is more than just a celebration - it’s a heartfelt tribute to resilience, survival, and the shared gratitude for the chance to rebuild lives in a new home.

Footscray Park (Eastern Lawn), 40 Maribyrnong Blvd, Footscray 3011

1 more date

Tagged as: , Arts and craft, Community event, Festival or major event

Out on the Deck

22 Feb 2025 A new, free live music series from local and emerging artists on Kindred's outdoor deck on Saturday afternoons from February to April.

Kindred Studios, 3 Harris St, Yarraville 3013

7 more dates

Tagged as: , Music, dance and theatre

Finding Figaro's Footscray Residency

01 Mar 2025 Finding Figaro present a free monthly electronic music residency at Misfits in Footscray. Fri 7 Feb, Sat 1 March, Sat 5 April.

Misfits Bar, 30 Chambers Street, Footscray 3011

1 more date

Tagged as: , Music, dance and theatre

SloFo WeFo Farmers Market

08 Mar 2025 Taking place every second Saturday of the month, this market offers a range of stalls that support local Victorian farmers and artisanal producers.

Barrett Reserve, 55-57 Essex Street, West Footscray 3012

9 more dates

Tagged as: , Arts and craft, Community event, Market or popup

Comedy Out West: The Final Showdown

27 Mar 2025 Join us for the 10th anniversary and the ultimate comedy showdown!

Kindred Bandroom, 3 Harris Street, Yarraville 3013

Tagged as: , Festival or major event

Footscray West Writers Fest

28 Mar 2025 A new festival transforming Barkly Street, West Footscray, into a vibrant hub of writers and readers from March 28-30.

Barkly Street, West Footscray 3012

Tagged as: , Class or workshop, Festival or major event, Literature and Culture, Talk or tour

Setting Sun International Film Festival 2025

08 May 2025 The Setting Sun Film Festival will return from 8 -18 May, presenting quality, award winning films from independent film makers around Australia and the world.

Tagged as: , Exhibition, film and digital media