Holi, known as the festival of colours, is a vibrant Hindu celebration observed primarily in India and Nepal. It commemorates the triumph of good over evil and the arrival of spring.
During Holi, people gather to playfully douse each other with colored powders and water, spreading joy and fostering unity. Beyond its religious significance, Holi promotes inclusivity, breaking down barriers of caste, creed, and age.
Attending a Holi celebration offers a unique cultural experience, immersing participants in a riot of colors, music, and traditional festivities. It’s a celebration of life, love, and the beauty of diversity, making it a must-attend event. Whether you’e been to a Holi event before, or you’re a first timer, you’re in luck: there are a LOT of them happening in and around Melbourne in coming weeks!
1. Holi Festival of Colours 2024, Kings Park – 9 March 2024.
The Holi Festival of Colours at Kings Park will be filled with joy, music and dance performances, showcasing the rich traditions associated with Holi.
2. Holi Mela, Cragieburn – March 2024
Holi Mela Cragieburn in Anzac Park will feature vibrant colours, live performances by famous singers, rides for kids, food stalls and a fireworks display.
3. West Footscray Festival of Colours Holi 2024 – 16 March 2024
The West Footscray Festival of Colours Holi 2024 will feature food trucks, music, colour throwing, market stalls, rides a roller disco and more.
4. Hume 2024 Holi Festival of Colours, Cragieburn – 17 March
The Hume 2024 Holi Festival of Colours is being held at Cragieburn’s Anzac Park. Featuring a DJ lineup, dance performances, food and market stalls, kids rides, and a spectacular grand fireworks display.
5. Wyndham Holi Festival of Colours, Wyndham Vale – 23 March
Wyndham Holi, Melbourne’s largest festival of colours its celebrating 10th year in Wyndham Vale will feature DJs, music, performers, dancers, food and market stalls, rides and fireworks.
6. Northern Melbourne Marathi Mandal Holi 2024, Coburg – 23 March 2024
Northern Melbourne Marathi Mandal- Holi 2024 is happening in Coburg on 23 March.
7. Anzac Park Holi Colour Fest, Cragieburn – 23 March 2024
The Anzac Park Holi Colour-fest promises to be a riot of colours and joy. Featuring colourful revelry, music, food and fireworks. This event will introduce a foam cannon to elevate Holi festivities to a new level.
8. Bolly Holi Festival, Point Cook – 23 March 2024
Hosted by the Western Gymkhana Club, the annual Bolly Holi Festival returns to the Point Cook Pop Up Park with a colourful day full of dance performances, music and celebrations.
9. Melbourne CBD Holi Festival, Birrarung Marr – 23-24 March 2024
Immerse yourself in the joy of Holi at the free CBD Holi Festival at Birrarung Marr. In addition to the colour throwing there will be live music, delicious food, cultural performances, family activities and other festivities.
10. Holi Festival of Colour, Parkmore Shopping Centre Keysborough – 23-24 March 2024
Celebrate Holi the Festival of Colour at Parkmore with free entertainment for the whole family including a colourfully themed arts and crafts station.
11. 2024 Holi Festival of Colours, Bendigo – 23 March 2024
The Indian Association of Bendigo’s Holi Festival of Colours is a free family event in Golden Square featuring cultural food, drinks, activities, music, dance and DJs to entertain people of all ages.
12. Monash Rangbarse Holi Celebration, Jells Park Wheelers Hill – 24 March
Join the Monash Rangbarse Holi Celebration at Jells Park, Wheelers Hill and immerse yourself in a burst of colors and joy. Celebrate the vibrancy of this festival with music, dance, and, of course, the traditional colours of Holi.
13. Holi Festival 2024, Berwick Springs Narre Warren South – 24 March 2024
The Bright Events brings the Holi Festival 2024 on 24 March 2024 at Berwick Springs Reserve, Glasscocks Road, Narre Warren South. Enjoy some live music, dance, a variety of food, amusement rides and the vibrant Holi colours.
14. Festival of Colours Holi, Seabrook – 24 March 2024
Get ready to celebrate at the Seabrook Festival of Colours Holi at Homestead Run Park.
This event will entertain you with mouth-watering Indian street food , art performances, stalls musical performances and more significantly bring the community together in a play of smearing vibrant hues of organic colours on each other!
15. Holi Festival at Soho Village Point Cook – 24 March 2024
Join Soho Village on March 24 for a day of fun, colours, and dance. Highlights are food, DJ entertainment, non-stop fun, and colours.:
16. Melbourne Holi Festival, Docklands – 29-31 March 2024
The Melbourne Holi Festival in Docklands is taking place over three huge full family days on the Easter long weekend. Experience the tastes, sounds, culture and arts of Indians living in Australia with live music, dance performances and lots and lots of colours! This will happen against Melbourne CBD Skyline and Bolte Bridge as the backdrop!
