Get ready for an action-packed weekend

The 38th Antipodes is just moments away. We wanted give you all the key information to make the most out of your time at the Festival.

Zorba 'Til You Drop

Kicking off 12:30pm AA Holdings Stage
The iconic competition is back. All competing for a flight to Greece.

Sponsored by Consolidated Travel and National Bank of Greece Melbourne Representative Office.

Ioulia Karapataki

Sat night | Bank of Sydney Stage
One of Greece's most exciting contemporary voices is heading to Lonsdale Street. 

Konstantina Touni

Sun night | Bank of Sydney Stage
One of Greece's most exciting contemporary voices is heading to Lonsdale Street. Catch her on the Bank of Sydney Stage Saturday night. 

Festival Map

Check out our festival map and know the lay of the land before you arrive.

Info Tent

Travel Tips

Read our travel guide to make your journey to the Festival as smooth as possible. 

Festival by Day. City Stay by Night.

Make a weekend of it. With the 38th Antipodes Festival taking over Lonsdale Street, why not stay the night and enjoy the full program without rushing home? From boutique laneway hotels to luxury city stays, Melbourne has unique accommodation options just steps from the Festival action.

Book your stay and turn your Festival visit into a city escape.

Things to do

Aside from the action on our 3 stages, there's heaps to see and do this weekend.

Silent Disco Tours

For just $5, grab your friends, chuck on some headphones and enjoy a Greek playlist as you roam the Festival. Running 12pm and 2-7pm both days, starting from the Info Tent opposite the Bank of Sydney Stage. 

100+ Stalls

Ranging from food to community stalls, a huge variety of retailers, community groups and of course food. 

Competitions

Do you enjoy eating competitions? Well, you'll LOVE some of the competitions across our stages. Watch or participate. The choice is yours.

Cooking Demos

Watch a cooking demo on the #LoveLonsdale Stage.

Win Big

From flights to Greece, a Bessemer cookware set, Oasis coffee supplies and heaps more. There's plenty of prizes and goodies up for grabs.

Carnival Rides

Find a heap of carnival rides toward the Swanston St end of the Festival.

Follow a Roving Performance

We've planned roving entertainment right on the street, we couldn't help ourselves. We had to add more.

Dance the street

Antipodes is the festival where dancing is not only celebrated, but part of the experience. 

Follow along online

Can't make it? We've got you covered.
We've got a media team ready to capture and broadcast the Festival online. With livestreaming on YouTube and a team ready to run to every corner filming for social media, you can experience the festival in real-time online.