Glenroy Festival

Glenroy Festival 2026

Sunday 3 May 2026
Glenroy Community Hub and Bridget Shortell Reserve, Glenroy

Glenroy Festival is a much-loved local celebration that brings together community, performance, food, art and music in the heart of Glenroy.

Held across the Glenroy Community Hub and the surrounding parklands at Bridget Shortell Reserve, the festival offers a free, family-friendly day of live performances, creative activities, community stalls and food trucks. 

The 2026 festival will run on Sunday 3 May from 11.00am to 3.00pm. The event takes place across accessible indoor and outdoor spaces, and aims to create a welcoming and inclusive experience for people of all ages and abilities.

Glenroy Festival 2026 – Expressions of Interest Now Closed

Expressions of Interest for Glenroy Festival 2026 closed on Monday 2 March 2026. 

Thank you to everyone who submitted an application. We received more applications than expected and appreciate the strong interest in being part of the Glenroy Festival. 

The assessment panel is now reviewing submissions, and applicants will be notified of the outcome before Friday 13 March 2026. 

Contact the Festivals Team 

Festivals Team, Festivals Officer

Phone: 9240 1208

Email: festivals@merri-bek.vic.gov.au

For more information about Merri-bek arts events visit our What's on from Arts Merri-bek page.