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Until 11 May

YIRRAMBOI Festival

Gifted by Elders, YIRRAMBOI means tomorrow in the local languages of the Boon Wurrung and Woi Wurrung.

A 10-day feast of mediums spanning the breadth of artistic expression, YIRRAMBOI returns for its fifth iteration, breaking new ground as it takes centre stage in Narrm’s arts precinct with a dedicated festival hub, the Uncle Jack Charles – named as a tribute to the late Uncle Jack Charles, a trailblazer of First Nations storytelling.

This year’s festival explores four powerful anchors – Legacy, Joy, Reclamation and Akin – that form the foundation of its most ambitious program to date.

In 2025, YIRRAMBOI hosts a convergence of 400+ First Nations creatives across 180 performances and activating over 40 venues, cracking open the heart of Narrm and revealing the hum of Country beneath.

Date	Times
Sat 10 May	12:00am - 12:00am
Sun 11 May	12:00am - 12:00am

Part of YIRRAMBOI Festival

Uncle Archie Roach Block Party

Uncle Archie Roach Block Party

Featuring an exciting line-up of local and international First Nations artists as part of YIRRAMBOI.

Banj ba walert: Water and Possum

Banj ba walert: Water and Possum

A performance to awaken and evolve the making and playing of possum skin drum.

Barring Yanabul

Barring Yanabul

Part of YIRRAMBOI Festival, setting streets and laneways alight with installations, music and dance.

HOLDING S P A C E

HOLDING S P A C E

A film, photography and visual art exhibition and installation.

Enoki's Wonderland

Enoki's Wonderland

Discover a world of visual art, music, movement and sensory play on the Birrarung.

House Arrest

House Arrest

Dreamtime reality of nightmarish proportions.

YIRRAMBOI x Chunky Move: Morning Dance Classes

YIRRAMBOI x Chunky Move: Morning Dance Classes

Adult beginner, open-level and masterclasses in contemporary dance.

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From hidden laneway markets to epic pop-ups, Melbourne gets lit once the lights go out.

Only in the City

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This city hums with energy - with hidden laneway cafes, rooftop bars, art and culture at every turn.

NGV International

NGV International

NGV International houses a whole world of international art.

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RISING: Blockbuster

RISING: Blockbuster

The Land of the Five Rivers comes alive in Fed Square for a celebration that’s free for all ages.

Q-Lit Festival: Opening Gala

Q-Lit Festival: Opening Gala

A gala of queer words, voices, and stories that are changing the world.

RISING

RISING

Get ready for 12 days of new art, music, and performance in Naarm/Melbourne.

Asia Street Food Festival by the Yarra

Asia Street Food Festival by the Yarra

Experience authentic Asian street food that transports you to the vibrant streets of Asia.