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We're 182 years in the making
We're celebrating, no more waiting
Hello, gorgeous!
They're yum and oh-so Melbourne. And free. Get them while you can, thanks to Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses - whose pastry chefs are clearly not afraid to take whisks. Get your to-die-for pieces of heaven at the Melbourne Day concert and family festival, Docklands, this Sunday, 27 August.
You'll "Wanna Be Up" for the birthday concert of the year
"Everybody Wants to Work" but not this Sunday
Docklands, noon to 3.02pm
(Yes, 182 non-stop minutes to celebrate 182 fabulous years)
Presented by GOLD 104.3 FM
Featuring also:
- Wendy Stapleton and Paul Norton (Wendy and the Rocketts)
- Peta Evans-Taylor (The Voice 2015)
- Absolutely '80s Band
- Cutting of a giant birthday cake, made by Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses
- Welcome to Country by Stan "Yarramunua" Dryden
- MC Stick Mareebo
Gourmet food, bric-a-bracs and lots more: 10am to 5pm
The market is along Harbour Esplanade (opposite Etihad Stadium) - expanded for the Melbourne Day concert and family festival this Sunday, August 27.
Map: Where to find the concert, festival
Water Plaza, Docklands, is the concert stage and focus of the Melbourne Day family festival. You'll find it, follow your heart, love!
What if it rains?
Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly. There is ample shelter around the concert stage and festival attractions, in particular along Victoria Harbor Promenade and side streets, including Merchant St and Enterprize Way.
Travel safely to Melbourne Day events with Metro Trains
We could list 182 reasons to catch a train to Melbourne Day events. But you get the idea.
It's Melbourne Day week
See the other events
- Tall ship Enterprize free Open Day and tours
- Hear the 50-strong Open Door Singers / Docklands Community Choir
- See artwork celebrating our city's indigenous culture and heritage
- Feel the pride at the official flag-raising ceremony
- Lord Mayor's Melbourne Day Oration and cocktail soiree
- Attend a lecture and book launch: The Making of Marvellous Melbourne
- View the Standing on the Corner exhibition
- Attend the SHE Talks: "My Big Idea"
- And more!
Why Melbourne matters
Major Brendan Nottle, Salvation Army city operations leader and Melburnian of the Year 2013
"Melbourne matters to me because Melbourne is a city with great heart."
Show your love
City greats: Peta Evans-Taylor (The Voice) and Brian Mannix (Uncanny X-Men) are performing at Sunday's Melbourne Day concert and family festival, Docklands.
Download your "Happy Birthday" poster, take a selfie and share on social media using #MelbourneDay
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