Festivals and Activations

Friday Nights In Footscray Exhibition - Call for Submissions

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

Beaton Reserve, Blackwood Street, Yarraville 3013

2 more dates

Tagged as: , Community event, Market or popup

Out on the Deck

15 Mar 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

4 more dates

Tagged as: , Music, dance and theatre

Little Africa Night Market

15 Mar 2025 Come and experience a magical night market in the heart of
Footscray's 'Little Africa Precinct'.

Little Africa Precinct Footscray, 138 Nicholson street, Footscray 3011

Tagged as: , Festival or major event

Art in the Garden

16 Mar 2025 A series of facilitated art workshops at the Yarraville Community Garden, featuring the natural beauty of local landmarks such as Cruickshank Park, the Dinosaur Playground, and Stony Creek as the backdrop.

Yarraville Community Garden, McNish Reserve, Yarraville 3013

5 more dates

Tagged as: , Arts and craft, Class or workshop, Community event, Environment and Sustainability

West Footscray Festival of Colours

22 Mar 2025 Join the fun of the annual colour throwing spectacular at the West Footscray Festival of Colours.

Barkly Street, West Footscray 3012

Tagged as: , Community event, Festival or major event, Kids and family, Music, dance and theatre

Yarraville Festival 2025

23 Mar 2025 A true celebration of the Inner West, the Yarraville Festival has been an annual event in the heart of Yarraville since 1981.

Yarraville Village Precinct, Woods Street, Yarraville 3013

Tagged as: , Community event, Festival or major event, Kids and family, Music, dance and theatre

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

Footscray Records Presents: Weird Out West II

29 Mar 2025 Footscray Records present an evening of sonic curiosities at the Footscray Library Courtyard with live bands and electronic acts. Free and all ages.

Footscray Library Courtyard, 56 Paisley St, Footscray 3011

Tagged as: , Community event, Music, dance and theatre