The Bastille Day French Festival returns to the iconic Queen Victoria Market Sheds C & D on Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th July. Walk into a wintry French town square right in the heart of Melbourne. Browse the bustling market brimming with local French-Australian producers, indulge in mouth-watering cuisine; think flaky croissants, melting raclette, and a very good vin chaud and lose yourself in the sights and sounds of dazzling live performers.

This year’s highlights? Gather your crew for a game of pétanque: the ultimate excuse to stand around in the cold with a glass of mulled wine, or simply sit down and enjoy our range of French music from the Main Stage. Round out the fun and experience with Les Lumières talks, hands-on masterclasses in our cultural program and more! C’est la vie at its finest. Swap your beanie for a beret and rendezvous at the Bastille Day French Festival Melbourne 2026! À bientôt au Festival!