Bastille Day French Festival

The joie de vivre returns to Melbourne this winter!

Swap your beanie for a beret and soak up the spirit of France, right here in the heart of Melbourne.

Transforming Melbourne, in person and online, the annual Bastille Day French Festival makes its much-awaited return in July.

This free festival will showcase all that is magnifique about French culture; lose yourself in the French Winter Market, tantalise your tastebuds with our cocktail and wine and cheese masterclasses, be entertained with tales of sport, kick up your heels with our live entertainment, test your love of French culture with our online French Trivia event, see the best in Hip Hop (dance sport making its debut at Paris Olympics), explore Melbourne with a walking tour or learn with our Les Lumieres talks series featuring art, history, innovation and sustainability. This year’s Festival has something for everyone, at home or at Fed Square.

Raise your glass of champagne, kick up your heels, devour a creme brulée or crêpe and join us as we celebrate Vive la Révolution!

Online from Thursday 14 July.
At Fed Square, Saturday 16 - Sunday 17 July.
10am - 6pm (Sat) and 10am - 5pm (Sun).

*Some admission prices will apply for talks, masterclasses, trivia and walking tours.