Fire dances, DJs and street eats: Winter Food Truck Festival heats up Glen Huntly
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28.05.2026

Fire dances, DJs and street eats: Winter Food Truck Festival heats up Glen Huntly

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DJs, fire dancers and 36 trucks transform the south-side spot into Melbourne’s hottest winter street party on Saturday 20 June.

Glen Huntly Village is set to glow against the winter chill with the return of the Winter Food Truck Festival, delivering one of the biggest community street activations in Melbourne’s south this year.

Running from 6pm to 9pm on Saturday 20 June 2026, the free event blends serious foodie vibes with live music and entertainment, drawing locals and visitors from across Melbourne via the Frankston Line station right underneath the action.

Winter Food Truck Festival

  • 6 to 9pm, Saturday 20 June
  • Glen Huntly Village
  • Entry is free

Check out our gig guide, our festival guide, our live music venue guide and our nightclub guide. Follow us on Instagram here.

Positioned as a major support platform for local traders, the festival brings thousands into the village to back small businesses while enjoying quality food, beats and good times. Expect a stacked lineup of DJs spinning tunes across the evening alongside fire dancers lighting up the streets for that extra winter festival energy.

Opening speeches from local Members of Parliament and community leaders will kick things off, highlighting the event’s role in strengthening neighbourhood connections. Community giveaways including meat trays and Woolworths vouchers will add to the generous hometown feel.

Easily accessible from Melbourne CBD and surrounding suburbs, Glen Huntly Station makes this a no-brainer night out. The Winter Food Truck Festival has quickly grown into a highlight on the local calendar, proving winter doesn’t mean staying indoors when great food, music and community spirit are involved.

Organisers are encouraging everyone to come down, rug up and soak in the atmosphere as Glen Huntly Village comes alive. With 36 trucks offering everything from comfort classics to global flavours, plus continuous music and entertainment, it’s shaping up to be a proper south-side celebration.

Whether you’re chasing the perfect winter meal, dancing to the DJ sets, or simply supporting local traders, this is one you won’t want to miss. Mark your calendars and get ready for Glen Huntly to deliver Melbourne’s cosiest and tastiest street party of the season.

For more information on the Glen Huntly Village Winter Food Truck Festival, head here.