The best free festivals in Melbourne

Celebrate all things Korean at this epic two-day festival. From high-energy K-Pop dance performances to taekwondo demonstrations and live K-food cooking. You can even play a real-life version of Squid Game... If you dare! Bring some coin to sample traditional street food. 

A community festival dedicated to all things green and sustainable is coming to Southbank. Join free workshops for all ages, from African drumming to Bollywood dancing. There'll also be live performances. Got some spare cash? Browse the market stalls selling preloved clothing, handmade crafts and food from around the world.

Get down to Yarra Park Gardens at the MCG for a First Nations festival and an afternoon of family-fun. There'll be live music performed by some of Australia’s leading Indigenous artists, plus free sport and art activations. Factor in some cash to feast at the food trucks. The festival ends with the walk to the 'G for the Dreamtime match.

A huge free Portuguese festival is coming to the Vic Market and yes, there will be Portuguese tarts! Celebrate the tastes, sounds and culture of Portugal, Brazil and East Timor. Join a Latin dance class, catch live music and cooking demonstrations then try traditional street food.

Melbourne's epic free winter festival is back. Firelight Festival is taking over Docklands for three nights of fiery installations, mesmerising light shows, pop-up foodie feasts and more. From fire sculptures and flame jets to fire twirlers and flaming trumpeters, all the entertainment is entirely free.

Swap your beanie for a beret at this annual festival dedicated to all things French and fabulous. Stop by the Queen Vic Market to see it transformed into a European winter wonderland. Pick up indulgent French cuisine and loads of freshly baked buttery croissants. There'll also be performances, walking tours and talks to celebrate the French National Day.