Fringe Westside 2025 See what's happening in Maribyrnong as part of the 2025 Melbourne Fringe Festival running from 30 September - 19 October.
Jazz Westside 2025: Footscray Sunday Sessions A local bar hop with a difference. Check out an eclectic mix of Melbourne music talent across three Footscray venues, as part of the 2025 Melbourne International Jazz Festival.
Diwali Festival of Lights 2025 Join in the celebration of light over darkness at the West Footscray Traders Assocation's annual Diwali Festival of Lights.
Ethiopian New Year Festival Celebration of the Ethiopian New Year held annually in Footscray. All are welcome at this free event.
Flower Festival Bathukamma The vibrant festival of the Indian Telangana community celebrates women through beautiful floral displays, cultural music, dancing and more.
Open House Melbourne 2025 Open House Melbourne returns with local talks and tours that share the hidden stories of our City.
Setting Sun International Film Festival The Setting Sun Film Festival will return from 9 - 19 May, presenting quality, award winning films from independent film makers around Australia and the world.
Sleepless Footscray Festival Sleepless, Footscray’s after dark contemporary arts festival is returning , turning its hidden alleys, unused shop fronts and coolest venues into a playground of creativity.
Blacksmiths Festival The Maribyrnong River will ring with the sound of hammer hitting anvil during the sixth biennial Blacksmith Festival, from 17-18 May 2025.
Comedy Out West: The Final Showdown Join us for the 10th anniversary and the ultimate comedy showdown!
Footscray West Writers Fest A new festival transforming Barkly Street, West Footscray, into a vibrant hub of writers and readers from March 28-30.
Yarraville Festival 2025 A true celebration of the Inner West, the Yarraville Festival has been an annual event in the heart of Yarraville since 1981.
West Footscray Festival of Colours Join the fun of the annual colour throwing spectacular at the West Footscray Festival of Colours.
Vietnamese TET Festival 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.