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28 Feb – 1 Mar

Fed Square Holi: Festival of Colours

  • Free
  • Festival

Melbourne’s biggest Holi Festival of Colours returns to The Paddock at Federation Square.

Get ready for the most incredible celebration of the year. Prepare to be completely immersed in a vibrant, pulsating symphony of music, dance, and a kaleidoscope of colours. This isn't just an event but a spectacle of joy, where thousands of people come together to create a masterpiece of human connection and vibrant hues.

Dive into a swirling ocean of safe, non-toxic colours. Get ready to be painted from head to toe in every shade imaginable as you embrace the spirit of fun and freedom.

Feel the dance party rhythm with an incredible lineup of DJs spinning tracks and celebrate to beats that will keep the energy at a fever pitch all day and night long.

Hours

Date Times
Sat 28 Feb
  • 12pm - 11pm 12:00pm - 11:00pm
Sun 1 Mar
  • 12pm - 11pm 12:00pm - 11:00pm

Location

Federation Square
The Paddock
Batman Ave, Melbourne
Victoria 3000

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Price and bookings

This is a free event

Book online for Fed Square Holi: Festival of Colours

Contact details

  • telephone number: 0411 429 598
  • email address: drrnbentertainment@gmail.com
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Accessibility

  • Accessible toilets
  • Companion card accepted
  • Mobility access
  • Service animals

All accessibility information is self-reported by the listing owner. It has not been verified by the City of Melbourne.

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