Moomba Festival

A celebration of Melbourne, Moomba is famous for its Moomba Monarchs who reign over the traditional Monday street parade, Birdman Rally on the Yarra River, carnival in Alexandra Gardens and nightly fireworks.

Visitors can also get involved in a music program packed with headliners and local up-and-comers, the Moomba Masters waterskiing competition, skate park workshops, competitions and engaging children’s activities. All events are free and take place across the long weekend.

Moomba 2026 will run from 5 to 9 March 2026.

Each year the City of Melbourne calls for performers, community groups, organisations, specific service suppliers and volunteers to be a part of Melbourne's longest running and iconic event.

Participation in the Moomba Festival is by invitation only following the submission of an official expression of interest (EOI). Opportunities for involvement include:

• Moomba Festival Catering operators - 2026 applications closed
• Moomba Birdman Rally competitors - 2026 applications closed
• Moomba Parade Dance, Community and Cultural Groups - 2026 applications closed
• ​Volunteer program.

Interested in partnering with the Moomba Festival? Opportunities to partner with the festival are endless. All brand activations are bespoke and seamlessly integrate into the event space to enhance the audience experience.

For more information or to discuss your unique partnership opportunity, please contact event.partnerships@melbourne.vic.gov.au.

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