The amazing Antipodes Festival is coming back to Melbourne this month. Look forward over 70 hours of live entertainment across three stages, rides, competitions, and of course, plenty of delicious Greek food and drink. This colossal festival will take place on the historic Lonsdale Street Greek Precinct, and run on Saturday February 22 and Sunday February 23.
Antipodes Festival
Celebrate Greek culture at this vibrant street party. Headlining the festival this year is the acclaimed singer Rena Morfi, who will bring her contemporary sound to the Main Stage on Saturday night. On Sunday, you can look forward to Xylourides, who will bring the sounds of Crete to Melbourne.
Take part in the famous Zorba ‘Till You Drop Competition, and challenge yourself to keep up with fun Greek dances. There’s also plenty of carnival rides to keep you busy, including a Ferris wheel, Dodgems, Bungee jumps and more.
The festival will also feature celebrity chef cooking demonstrations. Watch some of Australia’s top chefs share their tips on how to make popular Greek dishes. If you get hungry, you’ll find plenty of delicious things to eat, including gyros, souvlaki, loukoumades and more. You’ll also find drinks like ouzo and Fix beer.
Entry is free, but there are some ticketed events for you to try. For the first time ever, you can take part in a silent disco on Saturday night. Pop on some wireless headphones in Golden Square Open Carpark, and dance to your favourite tunes. The party will run from 11pm to 1am, and limited spots are available.
Otherwise, there’s also a cocktail party happening from 6pm to 11pm on Saturday night. Set in the mezzanine level of the Greek Centre, this party features cocktails, canapes, and lovely views of the festival.
Keep an eye out for more info and updates to the program here.