Melbournians come together yearly to share, cheer and spread the festive spirit for the Moomba Festival. After all, Moomba has been celebrated in Melbourne for over half a century and is held every Labour Day long weekend.
Moomba brings exciting daily programs, family events, rides, entertainment and activities for visitors to experience. Therefore, it’s no wonder that all widely love Moomba.
Moomba Festival, Weekend 2024 Dates, Parade, Rides, Fireworks & Map
The Moomba Festival features plenty of carnival rides, water sports, fireworks and special fun activities for kids. The nightly fireworks are a major drawcard of the event, as well as the well-loved Birdman Rally. The festival arena stays full every night as popular bands and singers perform to entertain the crowds.
Moomba-goers also love the carnival rides that are positioned along the Yarra River. These include many smaller rides for kids and thrilling rides for teenagers and adults. Don’t forget to catch the water skiing competitions that run daily along the Yarra River. Local watersports operators come together to make the event enjoyable by offering a variety of water-based events for visitors to enjoy.
The big events usually scheduled during Moomba are as follows:
- Birdman Rally: Along the Yarra River off Birrarung Marr.
- Moomba Parade: Starting at the Shrine of Remembrance and finishing at Linlithgow Ave.
- Fireworks: Saturday, Sunday and Monday evenings between 9:30pm to 9:45pm. They can be viewed best along the Yarra River at Birrarung Marr.
There will be plenty of tasty food and drinks at Moomba, with food trucks selling burgers, fries, ice creams, doughnuts and everything in between.
Parking will be difficult in the city, so you are best to take a train and get off at Flinders Street Station. The Moomba Festival is located just across the road. There will be several road closures around the festival, including Boathouse Drive, which will be closed at Alexandra Avenue from midnight Tuesday to midnight Monday.
do I need tickets to go to moomba due to coronaviris
Hi Hew,
It’s really hard to say at this stage as the organisers have released very little information about the event – except for the planned dates.
After today’s announcement of a 5-day lockdown, everything is really up in the air depending on how long the restrictions last.
Keep an eye on the official news sources for any updates, as i am sure details will be released in the coming weeks.
Thanks
Michael
Hello, please can you tell me when the waterskiing will be on.
Thank you
Hi Rach,
Moomba is 10 months away, so a program hasn’t yet been released. Please check back with us in early 2019 and I will update our page once the organisers release further details.
Best regards,
Jess
Watching on TV ATM We Love Love Love this route with all the gum trees
Do they sell showbags for kids at Moomba
Hi Rob,
No, unfortunately there aren’t showbags at Moomba. However there are plenty of games and rides for kids to enjoy.
Have a wonderful time!
Jess
Hi,
I am going to Concert at Rod Laver Sunday night, I come in City Road and continue down Alexandra Avenue, will this be open?
Hi Jo,
Here is the road closure information for Sunday afternoon/evening:
St Kilda Road (Princes Bridge) will be closed to vehicles only in both directions between Flinders Street and Linlithgow Avenue beween 9pm to 11pm Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
Anzac Avenue: Closed between Domain Road and St Kilda Road 12.01am to 4pm
Birdwood Avenue: Closed at Domain Road 12.01am to 7am
Dallas Brookes Drive: Closed at Domain Road 12.01am to 4pm
Government House Drive: Closed between Linlithgow Avenue and St Kilda Road 12.01am to 4pm
Linlithgow Avenue / Southbank Boulevard: Closed between Alexandra Avenue and St Kilda Road 12.01am to 4pm
St Kilda Road (South Bound Service Lane): Closed between the start of the Service Lane adjacent to City Road overpass and Park Street
12.01am to 4pm
Best regards,
Jess
I have to take 3 elderlies to the MSO concert on Saturday at Hamer Hall. I usually go down Alexandra Ave, turn left at Linlithgow Ave, to the back of the Arts Centre. Will I still be able to drive through? or do I need to think of a different travel route.
Hi Anne,
The following road closures have been announced for the Moomba Festival on Saturday:
Tues 6 – Mon 12 March
Boathouse Drive
Closed west of Alexandra Avenue (both directions)
12.01am Tuesday to 11.59pm Monday
Sat 10 – Mon 12 March
St Kilda Road (Princes Bridge)
Southbound kerbside lane
6am Saturday to 11pm Monday
Sat 10, Sun 11, Mon 12 March
St Kilda Road (Princes Bridge)
Closed to vehicles only in both directions between Flinders Street and Linlithgow Avenue
9pm to 11pm Saturday, Sunday and Monday
Best regards,
Jess
What is the route for the parade on Monday?
Hi Bob,
The Moomba Parade route will begin at Birdwood Avenue (near the Shrine) then make its way through Kings Domain parkland and conclude on Linlithgow Avenue near Queen Victoria Gardens (near the Yarra).
Have a wonderful time at Moomba in 2018!
Jess
Are there any bands playing at Moomba? If so, is there a timetable somewhere?
Hi Katrina,
You can check out the 2018 Program Schedule here.
Best regards,
Jess
Will Batman Avenue be blocked off on Monday 13/3/17 at approximately 11.30 am?
Hi Helen,
No, it will remain open. Most of the action will centre around St. Kilda Road and Linlithgow Ave.
Check out the images on our Moomba page here which has a list of the planned road closures for the entire festival.
Kind regards,
Jess
Hi, where do I go to to see all the rides for this year?
Hi Jenny,
I am unable to find a comprehensive list of all the rides for 2017. There is some info on the Moomba Festival Facebook Page about individual rides.
In previous years, the rides have included a Giant Swing, Rock Star, Freak Out and heaps of others. Here is a link to a Youtube video I located which shows rides from previous years (watch on mute, it has bad techno music)!
Hope this helps!
Jess
I would like to enter the Bird Man rally for 2017. Can you please advise how I can enter?
Hi Troy,
According to the organisers of Moomba (the City of Melbourne), entries for the Birdman Rally have closed. You can find out more information here.
Kind regards,
Jess
Hi,
With the rides, can people go on more than once?
Hi Jess,
You must pay per ride. So you can go on each ride more than once, but you will have to pay each time.
Kind regards,
Jess
Hi what thrill ride are there this year and how much are they?
Hi Ben,
The rides for 2017 are yet to be announced, however in previous years have included a Giant Swing, Rock Star, Freak Out and heaps of others. Here is a link to a Youtube video I located which shows rides from previous years (watch on mute, it has bad techno music)!
As for the standard prices for rides, in previous years they have been around $5 for children and $10 per adult, per ride. This varies depending on the ride but gives you an idea of how much cash you may need on the day!
Check back with us and I will update the page once the rides for 2017 are announced.
Kind regards,
Jess
What is the cost of the fireworks?
Hi Denzil,
The fireworks are absolutely FREE to attend and enjoy.
Regards,
Jess
Hi, I was wondering when 2017 entries open for the birdman rally? Thank you.
Hi Stef,
I can’t find any information online about when the 2017 entries open.
I would suggest you contact the City of Melbourne who are organising Moomba 2017 and they should be able to assist you. You can email them at: [email protected]
Best of luck,
Jess
Around what price are the rides?
Hi Emily, the rides range between $5-$10 each.
Enjoy Moomba!
Jess
Are the rides open everyday?
Hi Kaka,
Yes, the rides will be running right up until Monday evening.
Enjoy the Moomba Festival!
Regards,
Jess
Hi there, just wondering the best place to park with a three year old for fireworks Saturday night? Thanks
Hi Jane,
The best place to park would be in the Federation Square parking lot as this will get you as close as can be without having to make your little one walk too far.
However I suspect that it may be very busy over the weekend, so if you unable to get a spot there, there are a few private parking facilities close by.
1. City Square Parking, 202/208 Flinders Ln, open 24 hrs, $12 on weekends.
2. Wilson Parking, 172-192 Flinders St, open 24 hrs, $10 on weekends.
Alternatively, you could always find a free spot along St. Kilda Road as there are a number of 4hr parks, and catch a tram up to Flinders Street.
Enjoy the Moomba Festival!
Regards,
Jess
Hi is there fire works every night? What time?
Hi Alicia,
Fireworks will be held on Saturday, Sunday and Monday evenings between 9.30pm -9.45pm. Best viewed at Birrarung Marr along the Yarra River.
Enjoy the Moomba Festival!
Regards,
Jess
Hi, I was wondering if you can by family passes for the rides. If not could you please give me some info on the pricing of rides please. The age group is between 4-40yrs. Thankyou.
Hi Bianca,
Moomba is offering a “Friday Fun Pass” for 3 hours of unlimited rides from 6pm to 9pm on Friday 11 March. You can pre-purchase these online now for $35, or on the day they will be $45. Your unlimited rides wristband can be used on all rides in both Alexandra Gardens & Birrarung Marr.
As for the standard prices for rides, in previous years they have been around $5 for children and $10 per adult, per ride. This varies depending on the ride but gives you an idea of how much cash you may need on the day!
Have a great time at the Moomba Festival!
Regards,
Jess