Festival Indonesia Melbourne at Federation Square

Join me for a day at Festival Indonesia Melbourne, the city's big annual celebration of Indonesian culture, now in its 13th year! Federation Square fills up with traditional and contemporary performances, hands-on workshops, trade stalls and plenty of Indonesian food.

We'll meet at the Angel sculpture by Deborah Halpern in Birrarung Marr at 10:00am, say hello, then stroll over to Federation Square together. From there we'll take in the performances, try a workshop or two, eat our way through the food stalls, and join the Goyang Pica-Pica Flashmob in the afternoon. If you'd like to dance along, the flashmob tutorial is linked below so you can learn the moves beforehand.

Festival Indonesia says entry is free and open to all, so there's no ticket to buy. This is just a casual meetup so we can go along together.

Who this is for

• Anyone curious about Indonesian culture, music and dance
• Foodies keen to try regional Indonesian dishes
• Anyone up for a bit of fun dancing (totally optional – watching is fine too!)
• Solo attendees are very welcome – it's a great way to meet new people

Links

• Meetup start point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Jv4cQXkJTRydrpNq8
• Festival Indonesia Melbourne 2026 Outdoor Festival: https://festivalindonesia.com.au/2026-outdoor-festival/
• Goyang Pica-Pica Flashmob tutorial: https://www.instagram.com/festivalindonesiamelb/reel/DeLLDTzznD-/

Timeline

• 10:00am – Meet at the Angel sculpture by Deborah Halpern and say hi
• 10:15am – Start walking towards the festival at Federation Square
• 10:20am – Explore the cultural performances, workshops and stalls, and taste Indonesian food
• Afternoon – Join the Goyang Pica-Pica Flashmob (exact time to be confirmed by the festival)
• ~4:00pm – Meetup ends

Tickets / cost

• Festival entry is free
• Food, drinks and anything you buy from the stalls are at your own cost

Transport

• The start point is in Birrarung Marr, a short walk from Flinders Street Station and Federation Square
• Public transport is recommended – city parking on a busy Saturday can be limited and pricey

Bring

• Money for food and drinks
• Water bottle
• Sunscreen, a hat and an extra layer
• Comfy shoes for walking (and dancing!)

Expect

• Difficulty: Easy – mostly wandering, watching and eating
• Pace: Relaxed
• Vibe: Colourful, lively and festive
• Group style: We'll start together and move around loosely as a group

Important notes

• This is a casual social meetup so we can head along together – it isn't run by or affiliated with Festival Indonesia Melbourne.
• The festival program and timings are set by the organisers and may change – check their website closer to the day.
• It's an outdoor event, so dress for the weather.
• It'll be crowded
• Join in the dancing at your own comfort level, and look after yourself on the day.
• If your plans change, please update your RSVP so numbers stay clear.