A vibrant celebration of Indonesian heritage through arts, music, traditional performances, crafts and cuisine — building bridges between Indonesia and Australia through culture, trade, community and business.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026
Federation Square
Free — Open to All
Festival Indonesia Melbourne
The Outdoor Festival is the cultural centrepiece of Festival Indonesia — Melbourne’s largest annual celebration of Indonesian heritage. Set in the heart of Melbourne at Federation Square, the day brings together traditional and contemporary Indonesian arts, live music and dance performances, batik and craft workshops, and dozens of food stalls showcasing regional Indonesian cuisine.
Now in its 13th year, the festival fosters cultural exchange between Indonesian and Australian communities while showcasing Indonesia’s diverse regional traditions to a Melbourne-wide audience.
Annual Festival
Running since 2005, bringing Indonesian culture to Melbourne every year.
Official welcome, traditional performances and ceremonial opening of the festival grounds.
Food stalls, vendor showcases and community exhibitions across Federation Square.
Live music, traditional dance, batik-making demonstrations and craft workshops for all ages.
2026 sponsor announcements will be updated here as partnerships are confirmed.
22 October 2026
Keynotes, panels and a business showcase exploring cybersecurity in the AI-based digital economy.
Thursday, 22 October 2026
Structured matchmaking connecting Indonesian and Australian businesses.
Follow Festival Indonesia for updates on the 2026 program, performer line-up and stallholder announcements.