Tesselaar Tulip Festival Melbourne
The Tesselaar Tulip Festival Melbourne is back again! This is the best flower festival Melbourne has ever seen and is the place to be this Spring for the whole family!
Tesselaar Tulip Festival – Flower Festival Melbourne
Located in Silvan in Melbourne’s stunning Dandenong Ranges, the festival grounds will be transformed into a vibrant kaleidoscope as over a million blooms burst into colour across the fields.
Renowned for its extraordinary range of tulips, the Tesselaar Tulip Festival offers an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages. From traditional favourites to rare and exotic varieties, the festival showcases over 120 cultivars of tulips, ensuring there is something to
captivate every visitor.
Kids go free these September school holidays at the Tesselaar Tulip Festival and the whole family can enjoy a day of fun and adventure and see the wonderland of 900,000 tulips in full bloom.
Take part in an action-packed program full of live entertainment and activities galore that are sure to keep everyone happy!
Tulip Festival schedule
Turkish Weekend September 12-13th September
A colourful and exciting weekend where we celebrate the origin of the tulip and Turkish culture.
Spring Fever Week 14-18th September
This is a great time to enjoy a day out in the tulips without the rush of school holidays. Need another reason? Enjoy the tulips and save with off peak, discounted tickets.
Dutch Weekend September 19th -20th September
Grab your clogs and come out to the Tesselaar Tulip Festival to see it transform into a mini Holland with historical demonstrations and clog dancing.
School Holiday Program for the Tesselaar Tulip Festival Melbourne
Week One: The Octonauts Present: Captain Barnacles and the Octopod Rescue
September 21st-24th
Week Two: Pepper Pig!
September 28th – October 2nd
There are a variety of craft workshops on offer for a small fee. Children can test out their powers of observation on our Treasure Hunt, or participate in some fun Dutch and garden games, ride on our Tulip Train, indulge in traditional Dutch foods and other treats, see market stalls, visit the clog shop, and of course be amongst the sensational tulips
There will be plenty of delicious food for the kids and parents along with activities for kids including these and much more: Some fees do apply to some activities, so check out the website for more details.
Details
Address:
357 Monbulk Road, Silvan, Victoria
When:
September 12th – October 11th 2026
Children’s weeks:
September 21 – 24sept
September 28sept – 2oct
Opening Hours:
The flower festival is open daily (10am – 5pm) at The Tesselaar Tulip Farm
Website
School Holiday Activities
Take a trip into wonderland during the September school holidays this Spring at the Tesselaar Tulip Festival in the Dandenong Rangers. See more school holiday activities below:
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