2019 Oakleigh Glendi

Attracting over 15,000 people, the Oakleigh Glendi is a celebration of cultural diversity with an emphasis on Greek culture through music, performance, and food.

This free two-day event celebrates the local community’s rich Hellenic culture including the commemoration of the official Greek National Day known as ‘Ohi,’ and the Patron Saints of Sts Anargiri. We celebrate these while endorsing and promoting the many other cultural identities that are present in Australia.

The Oakleigh Glendi will provide Mediterranean and Greek food and free entertainment with music and dance performances catering for everyone. The Main Stage will see an array of traditional Greek music and dancing entertaining the crowds from 12pm on both days. Both days will host the Loukoumades – Greek Donut Eating Competition, which will challenge competitors to eat 30 loukoumades in under 15 minutes. The first to finish wins! Enter at the Information Tent on the day. The Oakleigh Glendi will also be home to the Cooking Stage featuring cooking demonstrations from 12pm and will include presenters from the popular TV series Masterchef.

The Oakleigh Glendi is by no means only a Greek festival! Saturday will feature multicultural entertainment from around the world. The Oakleigh Glendi is hosted at Warrawee Park, Oakleigh, with limited parking available on site. However, free parking will be available at Oakleigh Central, a short walk from the event site. The event site is also easily accessed by public transport.