A new hawker style dumpling festival is heading to Birrarung Marr this spring
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14.09.2023

A new hawker style dumpling festival is heading to Birrarung Marr this spring

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words by staff writer

Traditional, trendy, and tantalising—there'll be a dumpling here to satisfy every craving.

The banks of Birrarung Marr are gearing up for the grand arrival of the Downtown Dumpling Market, a sprawling open-air food extravaganza set to take over the riverbank for 18 delicious nights in November.

Officially opening its gates on November 9, the Downtown Dumpling Market will run until November 26. It will open from 4:30 pm until late on weekdays, and from midday until late on weekends.

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As the sun sets on warmer nights, Downtown Dumpling Market will be a great place to unwind with friends, whether it’s a post-work bite, late-night indulgence, or a lazy weekend afternoon.

With a hawker centre atmosphere, the Downtown Dumpling Market will come alive with the aromas of sizzling skewers, delectable salads, mind-blowing bao, and noodles for days. And, of course, dumplings!

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Also on the cards, there’s heaps of free entertainment that’ll keep the whole family, including our four-legged friends, in high spirits.

Multiple bars will be serving up refreshing drinks and inventive cocktails, complemented by a dedicated sake bar to quench your thirst and complement those delicious dumplings.

This foodie extravaganza is brought to you by the team behind the iconic Adelaide Fringe arts and entertainment hub, Gluttony, and the beloved Lucky Dumpling Market that’s been tantalising taste buds on the Adelaide riverbank since 2017.

Elena Kirschbaum, the program director behind Downtown Dumpling Market, shared her excitement, saying, “we know Melburnians are passionate about their food, and they love a festival – almost as much as they love dumplings.” Preach.

Entry is free, so no need for reservations—just bring your appetite and your friends to what’s set to be Melbourne’s newest culinary sensation.

The Downtown Dumpling Market will head to Melbourne this spring from November 9 to November 26.