Bendigo Easter Festival

A Family Tradition Since 1871!

Make this Easter one to remember with a visit to the Bendigo Easter Festival, one of Australia’s longest-running and most spectacular community celebrations! Over the Easter long weekend, Bendigo bursts to life with fun-filled festivities, vibrant entertainment, and unforgettable moments for the whole family.

The family will love:
🐰 Easter Egg Hunts & Hands-On Activities
🎡 Carnival Central
🎭 Roving Performers & Stage Shows
🎼 Live Music & Cultural Celebrations

🔥 Unmissable Highlights:
🐉 The Awakening of the Dragon & Chinese Spring Festival – A spectacular fusion of colour, movement, and firecrackers celebrating Bendigo’s rich Chinese heritage!
🚒 Torchlight Procession & Fireworks – A dazzling parade of illuminated floats lighting up the night sky.
🎭 The Gala Parade featuring Dai Gum Loong! – Witness the world’s longest Imperial Dragon weave through Bendigo’s historic streets in his first-ever solo parade!

From the twinkling lights of the Torchlight Procession to the egg-citing Easter Egg Hunts, this festival is pure family fun from start to finish. Whether you’re making it a weekend adventure or a day trip, one thing’s for sure—once you’ve experienced the Bendigo Easter Festival, it will become your family’s favourite Easter tradition!