Bendigo Easter Festival

Name: Bendigo Easter Festival
Start: 2026-04-03
Location: Rosalind Park, 30 Gaol Rd

Apr

Date

3 Apr (Friday)

Time

Fri 3 – Mon 6 Apr

Venue

Rosalind Park, 30 Gaol Rd

Bendigo VIC, Australia

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📝 Useful Information

The 2026 Bendigo Easter Festival will take place from Friday, 3 April to Monday, 6 April 2026. Centred around Rosalind Park and the Bendigo CBD, this year’s event marks the 100th anniversary of the Bendigo Easter Fair Society.

For the full list of community-run activities, check the Official Bendigo Easter Festival Program.

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Major Highlights & Parades

Daily Event Schedule

Special 100th Anniversary Features

Visitor Information

•Sherridon Homes Gala Parade: The festival's crown jewel occurs on Easter Sunday, 5 April at 12:30 pm. It features the world's longest Imperial dragon, Dai Gum Loong, weaving through the historic streetscapes.

•Torchlight Procession & Fireworks: Held on Easter Saturday, 4 April at 7:30 pm, this illuminated night parade concludes with a spectacular fireworks display over Rosalind Park at approximately 9:00 pm.

•Awakening of the Dragon: A traditional Chinese ceremony to "wake" the dragon, featuring 100,000 firecrackers and lion dances. It takes place on Easter Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm at the Dai Gum San Precinct.

•Violet the Kewpie Doll: A massive six-metre-tall fibreglass figure will be temporarily installed in the Rosalind Park piazza as a special tribute.

•Queen Rhapsody: A high-energy Queen tribute show on Saturday night specifically celebrating the Fair Society's centenary.

•Cost: Most activities are free, though the Easter Egg Hunt and Carnival rides require paid tickets.

•Transport: Free shuttle trams operate every 20 minutes from 9:30 am to 5 pm (Fri–Sun).

•Parking: Free multi-story parking is available at Hargreaves Street and Edward Street car parks during the festival.

•Hargreaves Street

Updated at 19 Mar 2026