One of the city's most beloved street parties is back for its 37th year, with another weekend of vibrant festivities. On February 22 and 23, the Greek Antipodes Festival will take over Lonsdale Street – aka Melbourne CBD's unofficial 'Little Greece' – for two days of Greek street food, traditional dancing, live music and the event's first-ever silent disco.
You can expect a delicious array of Greek food vendors – like the iconic Stalactites, one of Melbourne’s longest-running Greek restaurants – serving up everything from sizzling gyros and souvlaki to loukoumades and other sweet treats. And you know the ouzo will be flowing, too.
Rena Morfi and Xylourides will headline the main stage on Saturday and Sunday night, respectively, along with various other dance, music and cultural performances. Some of the city's biggest Greek chefs will turn it on for live cooking demonstrations, and don't forget to bring your dancing shoes for the Zorba 'Til You Drop dance competition.
For more details, check out the website.