Glenroy Festival
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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 Open
Be part of a vibrant community celebration in Glenroy.
Expressions of Interest are now open for Glenroy Festival 2026. We are inviting community groups, artists, performers, creatives and food truck businesses to help shape the festival program.
This is a great opportunity to:
- Share your work or services with the local community
- Connect with families, residents and visitors in a relaxed and welcoming setting
- Be part of a free, inclusive event that celebrates local creativity and community connection
What are we looking for?
We are seeking a diverse mix of family-friendly activities, performances and food stalls that reflect Glenroy’s local community and culture.
We welcome applications from:
- Glenroy-based community groups and organisations interested in running an activity or stall
- Performers and musicians from North Merri-bek, including stage and roaming performances
- Artists and creatives interested in delivering workshops or participatory activities
- Local food businesses interested in selling food on the day
We encourage applications from people with disability, Deaf and disabled artists, culturally diverse communities, and groups working with children, young people and older adults.
How to apply
Submit your Expression of Interest via the online form. If you have any questions, please contact festivals@merri-bek.vic.gov.au.
Expressions of Interest close Monday 2 March 2026.
Merri-bek City Council reserves the right to select participants to ensure a balanced and inclusive program. Incomplete or late applications may not be considered.
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.