Northcote Rise Festival, Melbourne

Melbourne’s iconic High Street festival is back and better than ever to bring Good Feels on The Rise! A must-visit festival for music lovers with over 300 entertainers and 70 local artists performing everything from indie pop, rhythm, and blues to Latin rock and jazz.

Northcote Rise Festival Family Day Out

After a 13-year hiatus, the Northcote Rise Festival is back to take over High Street and showcase local Northcote artists, entertainers, vendors, and more!

On Sunday 18^th February, Northcote’s iconic main street will be transformed from James Street to Separation Street into a vibrant pedestrian-only zone with free entertainment for families and those of all ages.

A must-visit festival for music lovers, the Northcote Rise Festival boasts over 300 entertainers and 70 local artists performing throughout the main stage and four mini-stages playing everything from indie pop, rhythm, and blues to Latin rock and jazz.

Key performances will include Melbourne-based post-punk grunge band Moody Beaches, up-and-coming six-piece group Mature Themes’, emerging pop artist Jacqui Lumsden and Melbourne-based psychedelic pop band Sunfruits.

For food lovers, the Northcote Rise Festival is not one to miss with a variety of tasty food and beverages whipped up by local traders, bound to please even the most unique taste buds!

For those interested in expanding their cooking knowledge and skills, the locally acclaimed Greek restaurant and cocktail bar Dante will be running sustainability-focused kitchen presentations that are sure to inspire a range of new dishes at home.

Northcote Rise Festival for Kids

The perfect day out for kids, the festival offers a range of entertainment for children in its Family Zone. Featuring magical performances from the Amazing Mr. Twist sure to have all on the edge of their seats as he performs humorous mystifying feats.

With hilarious interactive story time from the Spencer Street Drag Queen, the performance is bound to get the little ones giggling! Little Feet Music will also be running an educational workshop where budding musicians can get their groove on singing songs.

Jam-packed with family-friendly activities, there will be arts and crafts stations, cookie decorating, face-painting, a petting zoo, and a Garden Adventure where kids can decorate pot plants and plant seeds.

Board game store Mind Games will also be open offering a LEGO Masters Workshop run by the iconic Miller and Jordan from LEGO Masters Season 1. Taking place on Mitchell Street, community sports activations such as football, tennis, and baseball will keep those of all ages entertained.

A vibrant day out for the whole family to enjoy diverse food and entertainment while supporting the local community, the Northcote Rise Festival is not one to miss!