Brisbane is set to come alive with colour, creativity and celebration when MELT Festival 2026 takes over the Brisbane city from 21 October to 8 November 2026.
Produced by Brisbane Powerhouse, this year’s festival is its biggest yet, featuring 100+ events across more than 70 venues, spanning live music, theatre, comedy, visual arts, performances and vibrant city-wide celebrations.
Festival highlights
There’s plenty to discover throughout MELT Festival 2026, including:
River Pride Parade
A colourful twilight flotilla will travel along the Brisbane River from West End to Brisbane Powerhouse, followed by a free MELT Opening Party featuring DJs and live performances.
The giant pink Rubber Duck
International artist Florentijn Hofman’s iconic Rubber Duck gets a MELT makeover as a spectacular 15-metre-high hot-pink installation, appearing on the Brisbane River near the CBD before joining the River Pride Parade.
Show Me Love
Circa presents the world premiere of an immersive contemporary circus experience created especially for MELT at Brisbane Powerhouse.
Make parking part of your festival plan
Heading into the Brisbane CBD for MELT Festival? Pre-book your parking with DIVVY at 123 Albert Street, Brisbane.
Conveniently located in the heart of Brisbane CBD, this car park is a great starting point for enjoying the city before heading to your chosen MELT events.
Use the DIVVY Parking App or website to book your parking and make your festival visit simple from the moment you arrive.
Plan your MELT Festival experience, book your parking and get ready to celebrate Brisbane at its brightest.
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