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Boxing Day Test Summer Fest 2025

A Free Summer Celebration at Yarra Park

26-29 December 2025 | Yarra Park, Melbourne

One iconic match. Four epic summer days.

You’ve never seen the Yarra Park like this. 

Crowds roaring. Music playing. Kids playing. Food sizzling. 

From 26th December, the energy spills beyond the boundary as the Boxing Day Festival returns to Yarra Park — turning the precinct into a celebration of cricket, community and Aussie summer. 

Right next to the MCG, it’s your off-field playground packed with entertainment, activities and the unbeatable vibe of the Ashes. 

What to Expect

  • Interactive Cricket Zones – Get hands-on in skills challenges and fan experiences for all ages with iconic spaces that we all love to enjoy in summer 
  • Live Screens – Don't miss a moment of the action with live screens on display across the summer festival 
  • Live Entertainment & Music – Soak up summer sounds from local DJs
  • Food Trucks & Local Flavours – Taste your way through Melbourne’s best bites
  • Family-Friendly Activities – Games, giveaways and fun for the whole crew
  • A True Summer Tradition – Celebrate everything we love about cricket and summer in one buzzing space

The festival hours will run in line with the test innings so come down and enjoy a cricket fuelled Summer at Yarra Park. 

Partner Activations

  • Aus Vintage Chateau Marmalade

    Make your way to the Liquourland Lounge and get to know the pouring partner of Liquorland

  • Big Bash Bowl Off

    Get into the big bash bowling cage and test your skills

  • Chemist Warehouse Mini Mart & Giveaways

    Grab your match-day essentials on the go thanks to Chemist Warehouse

  • Gillette Tashes Barber

    Get your match-day trim thanks to Gillette

  • Kayo Sports Beach

    Brighton Beach makes its way to the G’ for summer

  • Legendary Speed Challenge by Aussie Broadband

    Test yourself against speed guns and see how fast you bowl in the nets

  • Liquorland Lounge

    Cricket on the big screen, sit back and enjoy the atmosphere

  • Qantas Spin to Win

    Spin To Win a selection of prizes thanks to Qantas

  • Smash Series Cricket presented by Gatorade

    Smash your way through summer like a backyard bandit with new Smash Series Cricket!

  • The KFC Big Bucket

    Snap a pic with the giant KFC Bucket and score your Buckethead for the match

  • Toyota HiLux Rivalry Display

    The HiLux one stump challenge, hit the stump to win a selection of prizes

  • Westpac Ball Catch

    Test out your catching ability and go in the draw to win a selection of prizes

Plan your Boxing Day Festival Experience

  • Don't Miss the Main Event

    Score a seat at the Ashes and unlock the full experience. Your ticket is your all-access pass to the heart of the action.

    Buy Tickets Now

  • Full Event Schedule

    A full program is coming soon. Expect a packed line-up of matches, performances, family events and cultural showcases across all festival hubs.

  • Getting There

    Yarra Park and the MCG are easy to reach by train and tram, located between Richmond and Jolimont Station.

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  • Match Day Dining

    Before the first ball or after stumps, by the river or on the rooftops, check out Melbourne’s best bars and restaurants.

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Visit Victoria

This intoxicating city is buzzing with colour and excitement, ready to draw you in and never let you go. So, surrender your senses and snag a front row seat to fun as Melbourne erupts into a riotous display of art, music, food, fashion and sport. Feel the energy at packed stadiums as big-ticket sporting events roll into town. Sip, slurp and savour some of the city’s best food and drink at world-class restaurants. Tumble down hidden laneways, where vibrant street art is practically bursting off the walls. Or lose yourself in the mosh at sweaty live music venues.

SPORT

This is the bit where we turn up the volume on Melbourne’s high-energy sporting events. It’s an adrenaline-pumping soundtrack like no other: the crack of the cricket bat, the roar of the crowd, the rev of the engine and the thwack of the tennis ball. Don your finest team colours and get ready to roar at sporting stadiums across Melbourne. With the likes of the Australian Open, Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, Boxing Day Test and Melbourne Cup Carnival on our roster, Melbourne is the place to be for die-hard sports fans.

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FOOD & DRINK

This is the bit where we barely crack the crust on Melbourne’s ever-evolving food scene. The sheer volume of vibrant eateries in our food-obsessed city will make your head spin with delight, from humble dumpling joints to hidden laneway dining spots. This time of year, it’s all about dining alfresco. Head to HER Melbourne’s breezy open-air rooftop to sip cocktails overlooking the city. Snag an outdoor table along one of our iconic eat streets, from Lygon Street in the north to Chapel Street in the south. Or wander through bustling inner-city markets like the legendary Queen Vic Market or the newly opened Il Mercato Centrale.

ART & CULTURE/LIVE MUSIC

This is the bit where we dive headfirst into Melbourne’s creative side. The city’s artistic spirit is fiercely alive, pulsing through glorious galleries and packed live music venues. This is a place for the imaginative and the curious, the weird and the wonderful. Step inside the brilliant and bold mind of Yayoi Kusama at the NGV. Connect with Country at the Koorie Heritage Trust. Lose yourself in the mosh at live music venues like The Espy, Section 8 and The Toff. Let your imagination run wild at Asia TOPA. Or wander down labyrinthine laneways to discover hidden street art.

MELBOURNE AND BEYOND (REGIONAL)

This is the bit where we venture just outside of Melbourne to discover regional delights aplenty. Wind your way through Victoria’s jaw-dropping landscapes and witness a glorious riot of colour. Think lush green vineyards, open blue skies, flower-filled fields and vibrant street art. Go beyond the city and try your hand at grape stomping, cider quaffing, tulip sniffing, fire twirling or garlic crushing. There are world-famous wineries and dineries galore, but it’s Victoria’s hidden gems that will leave you wanting more.

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