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Festa 2024 is ON!

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Saturday 5th October - 3pm to 11.30pm
Sunday 6th October - 11am to 7pm
Royal Exhibition Building & Museum Plaza
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MIF24 is back in October
with endless news!

The Melbourne Italian Festa is a magical gathering where the Italian community and everyone who's head over heels for Italian culture come together.

Scroll down to see all the new additions to this incredible event!

Double time - 2 days!

The fun extends to two days of unbelievable fun for all age groups with special performances across all trading hours and disco music till late!

Double Space

The entire Royal Exhibition Building!
More than 140 businesses waiting for you with food, delicacies, wine, cocktails, crafts, gifts, furniture, art, tastings, demonstrations, ...

Zecchino d'Oro

Choirs from twelve Primary Schools in Victoria will sing the all times best songs of the Zecchino d'Oro for the first time in Australia!

Italea and your roots

Discover how to make your next trip to Italy unforgettable! Visit ITALEA's stands to explore Italian culture with artists, chefs, and artisans from Italy, offering live demonstrations.
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outside in the MUSEUM PLAZA

Piazze Italiane

Open till late on Saturday night!

Outside, the excitement roars on with a stage hosting lively mass entertainment that'll make your heart race. Dance to both traditional and modern beats, soaking in the contagious energy.

Two Piazzas will be waiting for you: one dedicated to music, the second to sport, family activations and kids entertainment:

  • more than 35 food marquees and trucks
  • two large bars with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
  • kid games & playground
  • seatings and covered resting areas
inside in the ROYAL EXHIBITION BUILDING

Salotti Italiani

Excellences in display

There's a vibrant stage showcasing the inspiring talents of young Italians, along with sophisticated live performances that'll leave you speechless.

The entire Royal Exhibition Building will be activated with stalls, stages, display areas and entertainment for all age-groups:

  • retail food & wine stalls
  • craft & manufacturing stalls
  • art, fashion & design displays
  • dedicated cooking demo stage
  • two food courts and 4 bars
inside the ROYAL EXHIBITION BUILDING

Wine Tasting Area

Italian wines to taste and buy

Come and taste more than 60 wines presented by some of the best importers along with local producers of Italian varietals in Australia.

Picture charming stalls adorned with twinkling lights, offering unique gifts, festive treats, and a warm, inviting atmosphere that will transport you straight to an Italian winter wonderland.

  • ticketed reserved area
  • more than  60 wines presented
  • imported Italian wines
  • Italian varietals produced in Australia
  • seating, snacks and water
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inside the ROYAL EXHIBITION BUILDING

Discover your roots

Take a journey to Italy where your story began!

Live an authentic experience.

Every trip with us is a unique experience, tailor-made for you. Discover how many things you can do while rediscovering your origins.

We will help you organise a memorable journey.

This event isn't just about Christmas; it's a celebration of the versatility and diversity of panettone, showcasing how this delectable delicacy can be a part of everyday culinary delights.  

  • everything that makes you love Italy
  • discover traditional places and routes
  • experience emotions and memories
inside the ROYAL EXHIBITION BUILDING

Italian Regions secrets

Discover the hidden beauties of Italy

A unique and unforgettable travel experience that will not only touch the country of origin and the places linked to family memories, but if you want, will also include a series of activities that will allow you to discover the beauties of the area and delve into Italian culture with the its traditions.

Picture charming stalls adorned with twinkling lights, offering unique gifts, festive treats, and a warm, inviting atmosphere that will transport you straight to an Italian winter wonderland.

  • 4 Italian Regions will present their excellences: Lazio, Calabria, Puglia, Sardegna.
  • 6 Italee representing Campania, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Abruzzo, Sardegna, Puglia and Molise
  • tourism, food, wine, art and culture
  • live performances and workshops
ROYAL EXHIBITION BUILDING

Wine Masterclasses

Learn more about Italian wines

Only a few sessions across the two event days, so be quick in booking your spot! Shortly we will disclose details about the Masterclasses and open the early-bird sales.

This event isn't just about Christmas; it's a celebration of the versatility and diversity of panettone, showcasing how this delectable delicacy can be a part of everyday culinary delights.  

  • masterclasses for 40 people each
  • sommeliers from Italy and Australia
early-birds opening soon
inside the ROYAL EXHIBITION BUILDING

Zecchino d'Oro

The renowned Italian music show comes to Australia

"Zecchino d'Oro in Melbourne" is an idea from Gisella Cozzo. . The Italo-Australian singer, song-writer is the Musical Director and presenter of the event.

Picture charming stalls adorned with twinkling lights, offering unique gifts, festive treats, and a warm, inviting atmosphere that will transport you straight to an Italian winter wonderland.

  • 12 choirs from Primary Schools in Victoria
  • with more than 400 children on stage
  • 12 songs from the best everlastings of the show
inside the ROYAL EXHIBITION BUILDING

Fiera del Panettone

Panettone Festival Repeat

Get ready to immerse yourself in the rich culinary traditions of Italy at the Fiera del Panettone, where the best Italian artisans crafting panettone in Australia come together to celebrate this beloved treat.

This event isn't just about Christmas; it's a celebration of the versatility and diversity of panettone, showcasing how this delectable delicacy can be a part of everyday culinary delights.  

  • tastings & buy by the slice
  • offer of other products based on Panettone
  • buy the first Panettone made for Christmas '24

Partners & Major Sponsors

Naming Sponsor

Principal Philanthropic Partner

Gold Sponsor

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2024 Contributors

Fashion Designer

Dom Bagnato

Fashion Designer

Lucy Laurita

2024 Collaborators

Music Art Director

Ilaria Crociani

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Music Art Director

Mirko Guerrini

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