A celebration of Melbourne’s vibrant African community, the African Festival Melbourne is coming to the Queen Victoria Market for a celebration of food, music, art and dance.
With stalls serving authentic dishes from Ghana, South Africa, Senegal, Ethiopia and more, this is the perfect place to experience the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of African culture. Indulge in the delicious, traditional West African ‘Akara sandwich’ – street-food made from black-eye beans, onions and chili. Served by The Market’s resident African-speciality stall Tribal Tastes, they’re also serving up their BBQ chicken suya, pulled beef and zesty salads. After filling up on delicious food, enjoy live performances and African drumming.
What you need to know
- The African Festival Melbourne is coming to the Queen Victoria Market
- It will take place this weekend – Saturday May 28 and Sunday May 29
- It’ll be on from 10am – 4pm on both days, at the Rear K & L Sheds
Stay up to date with what’s happening in and around Melbourne here.
With the much anticipated return of the Winter Night Market starting on June 1 and the Donut Festival coming to The Market on June 4 and 5, there’s plenty of events happening at the Queen Victoria Market to look forward to.
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Coming up at Queen Victoria Market
- Dizzy Deals – Shop spectacular Market deals every Thursday
- African Festival Melbourne – Saturday 28 May and Sunday 29 May, 10am to 4pm
- Winter Night Market – Every Wednesday, 1 June to 31 August, 5pm-10pm
- Sustainable Shopping Tour – Friday 3 June, 10am to 12pm
- Donut Festival – Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 June, 9am to 4pm
- Australian Mushrooms Pop-up – Thursday 9 June to Sunday 11 June, 9am to 3pm
- Truffle Melbourne Festival – Saturday 18 June 9am to 5pm and Sunday 19 June 9:30am to 4pm
- Ultimate Truffle Tour – Saturday 18 June, Saturday 25 June and Sunday 2 July, from 10am
- CRFT* WRK – Saturday 25 June, 9am to 4pm
For more information about the Queen Victoria Market and to keep up to date with what’s on, head here.
