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20 – 21 Sep

Chinese Traditional Cultural Festival

  • Free
  • Music

Welcome to the fifth Chinese Traditional Cultural Festival!

Experience an engaging program of traditional Chinese dance, live music, dragon and lion dance, and a special Gu Feng fusion x EDM performance — blending the elegance of ancient melodies with contemporary rhythms.

You can explore a vibrant marketplace featuring over 20 curated stalls offering Hanfu costumes, handmade crafts, cultural collectables, and a variety of authentic Chinese street food. This year, don’t miss the immersive Dream House, where Dunhuang murals, Chinese mythology, and a playful bamboo panda den come to life — perfect for families and cultural explorers.

Get hands-on with cultural heritage through fun activities like pitch pot, calligraphy, lacquered fan decorating, and more. Whether you're here for the culture, the food, or the vibes — there's something unforgettable waiting for you.

Hours

Date Times
Sat 20 Sep
  • 11am - 10pm 11:00am - 10:00pm
Sun 21 Sep
  • 11am - 8pm 11:00am - 8:00pm

Location

Fed Square
Swanston St & Flinders St
Melbourne 3000

Open in maps location for Fed Square

Price and bookings

This is a free event

Booking not required

Book online for Chinese Traditional Cultural Festival

Contact details

  • telephone number: 0489 206 125
  • email address: info@macrovision.au
  • Visit website for Chinese Traditional Cultural Festival
Instagram page for Chinese Traditional Cultural Festival

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