Countdown to Djerriwarrh Festival 2025

Published on 16 October 2025

The City of Melton’s biggest community event is just around the corner.

Djerriwarrh Festival will take place on Saturday 8 November, along High Street Melton, with the annual Street Parade kicking off celebrations from 11.30am.

From 12pm, High Street Melton will come to life with live music, market stalls, and family-friendly activities, while the more adventurous can learn about local wildlife, meet a dingo and make some furry friends at the Pet Expo.

Eventgoers can enjoy the rhythms, stories and traditions from around the world with interactive and vibrant intercultural performances on the Main Stage.

There will be roving performers, interactive art creations, a giant swing, the Get Active Expo, Japanese drummers and for the foodies, more than 20 different vendors offering a variety of food and drinks guaranteed to tempt the tastebuds.

Aria-award winners, You Am I, will headline the Main Stage, in a line-up that will also feature Simply West, Horns of Leroy, Charlie Collins and Mika James. The festival wraps up at 9pm when, weather permitting, the fun concludes with a dazzling fireworks display.

When: Saturday 8 November 2025

Where: High Street, Melton. Between Smith Street & Hannah Watts Park

Time: 11.30am – 9pm

For more information, visit Djerriwarrh Festival.

Quotes attributable to City of Melton Mayor Cr Steve Abboushi:

“Djerriwarrh Festival will be great fun for the whole family and is not to be missed.’’

“With market stalls, food trucks, activities and a fantastic live music line-up there will be something for everyone to enjoy.

“The festival program is jam-packed with so many entertaining things to do, and I look forward to seeing everyone having a great day out.”