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.