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Footy Festival

Name: Footy Festival
Start: 2026-09-23
End: 2026-09-26
Location: Melbourne

The Footy Festival is an annual community celebration held at Yarra Park in Melbourne, leading up to the AFL Grand Final. The event offers free entertainment for all ages, including interactive football zones, player appearances, and family-friendly activities.

Date: Sep 23-26, 2026
Location: Melbourne
Status: Recently ended

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Footy Festival

Date: Sep 23-26, 2026
Location: Melbourne

Australian Rules Football Sports Family friendly

Event summary

Highlights

AFL Grand Final Parade on Friday
Live music and family entertainment featuring The Wiggles
AFL and AFLW player appearances
Interactive skills clinics and kids' zones

Located in the precinct surrounding the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), the festival serves as a central hub for fans during Grand Final week. Activities include AFL and AFLW player appearances, kids' clinics, and dedicated areas like the Bunnings Kids Zone and the AFL Play Club House. Visitors can explore memorabilia displays and enjoy live performances on the main stage.

A key highlight occurs on Grand Final Eve (Friday), when the festival grounds serve as the destination for the annual AFL Grand Final Parade. The parade features competing players and coaches traveling by motorcade through the Melbourne Park precinct. The festival provides a variety of food trucks and entertainment throughout the week, concluding on Grand Final Day, Saturday, September 26.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Yarra Park; www.nationaltribune.com.au
Area for browsing nearby events: Melbourne

Before attending

Check the sources below for current opening times, admission prices and registration requirements. A date range does not mean the event runs continuously or that admission is free.