Your Complete Guide to Easter in Melbourne (2025)
As autumn tree leaves scatter Melbourne’s streets, the city bursts to life with Easter celebrations. Easter in Melbourne is more than just chocolate eggs and hot cross buns — it’s a lively blend of traditions, family fun, and unforgettable events.
Whether you’re chasing chocolate-filled adventures, enjoying cultural events, or indulging in culinary delights, Melbourne’s Easter celebrations promise a mix of tradition and modern flair.
Stay at Dorsett Melbourne, your stylish urban escape, and immerse yourself in a city buzzing with festive excitement.
In This Blog
- What’s Easter Like in Melbourne?
- Classic Easter Traditions
- The Best Easter Events in Melbourne 2025
- Must-visit Easter Markets in Melbourne
- Hop into Dorsett Melbourne for Easter
What’s Easter Like in Melbourne?
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Melbourne at Easter is a magical time when the city’s vibrant culture shines brightest. Any day of the holiday you can visit bustling Easter markets, experience family-friendly festivities, and join crowds for thrilling AFL matches.
Cafés whip up creative Easter-themed treats, while iconic landmarks like Federation Square transform into colourful hubs of celebration. Local bakeries tempt taste buds with hot cross buns in gourmet flavours, seafood markets sell out for Good Friday, while artisan chocolatiers craft indulgent Easter eggs.
As the weather moves through autumn, it’s crisp but sunny – perfect for outdoor adventures or cosy indoor treats.
Classic Easter Traditions
Easter in Melbourne is as much about community spirit as it is about celebrating new beginnings – embracing Easter’s beloved traditions with style. From sunrise church services at St. Paul’s Cathedral to classic Easter feasts featuring Good Friday Fish, Sunday lamb roasts, and sweet hot cross buns, there’s something for every tradition lover.
Don’t miss the legendary Easter egg hunts in sprawling parks and gardens, where kids (and competitive adults) can fill their baskets with treats.
Celebrating Easter Without Being Religious
Easter in Melbourne isn’t just for the religiously inclined. Many events focus on family fun, delicious food, and unforgettable experiences.
Enjoy live music, themed parties, and outdoor festivals. Art lovers can explore Easter exhibitions at the National Gallery of Victoria, while nature enthusiasts can hike the scenic Yarra Valley trails.
Easter in Melbourne is about celebrating community, creativity, and culture. Indulge in a long weekend escape, sampling Melbourne’s world-class dining scene and exploring its iconic laneways, bursting with street art and pop-up events. Melbourne Easter truly is for everyone.
The Best Easter Events in Melbourne 2025
Melbourne’s Easter events promise unforgettable memories with events that cater to all ages and interests. Here’s your guide to the must-see Easter happenings in the city this year.
Easter AFL Matches
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Experience Melbourne’s undying love for footy with thrilling AFL matches over the Easter weekend. The fierce competition, roaring crowds, and electric atmosphere at the MCG make it a must-see.
If you’re not into footy, enjoy Easter-themed game-day activities, live music, and food stalls that transform this sporting event into a family-friendly festival.
Grab your scarves, cheer on your team, and be part of an unforgettable Easter tradition.
- When: 18 - 21 April, 2025
- Where: Melbourne Cricket Ground & Marvel Stadium
Kids Day Out Good Friday Appeal
Melbourne’s annual Good Friday Appeal Kids Day Out is a heartwarming family event featuring carnival rides, live entertainment, and interactive activities. A cherished tradition, the Good Friday Appeal is a magical day for kids and kids-at-heart with carnival rides and animal farms to live performances and interactive games.
Best of all, all proceeds support the Royal Children’s Hospital. This feel-good day is perfect for creating Easter memories while giving back.
- When: Friday 18 April, 2025
- Where: Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre
Easter Bunny Hunt
Head to the Yarra Valley for a whimsical Easter Bunny Hunt. Make your way through charming trails and lush lavender gardens to collect hidden eggs and meet the Easter Bunny himself. Follow clues, solve puzzles, and find hidden treasures. It’s a whimsical day filled with fresh air, family bonding, and plenty of chocolate rewards.
This wholesome event is free for everyone with no bookings required. Join the hunt in 2025 for a delightful escape into nature with plenty of photo-worthy moments.
- When: 5 - 18 April, 2025
- Where: Warratina Lavender Farm, 105 Quayle Road, Wandin North, Victoria
Giant Egg Hunt
Dive into a larger-than-life Easter adventure at the Giant Egg Hunt. With hundreds of Easter eggs hidden across Melbourne’s Chirnside Park, this treasure hunt offers fun, surprises, and epic prizes.
Every ticket includes two free turns on giant inflatables, face painting, a balloon animal, plus a bucket to collect all of the easter eggs in. Be quick though, the 2025 Giant Egg Hunt is limited to only 1000 children, so tickets are a must.
- When: Saturday 19 April, 2025
- Where: Chirnside Park, Melbourne
Sydney Road Egg-cellent Easter
Sydney Road’s Egg-cellent Easter celebration is a community favourite. The usually bustling Brunswick comes alive with live music, an epic egg hunt for kids, and endless treats from local vendors.
Enjoy artisanal treats and shop for unique Easter gifts while soaking in the lively atmosphere. The 2024 event was a treat for everyone, and 2025 is expected to be bigger and better.
- When: TBC, 2025
- Where: Sydney Road, Brunswick Melbourne
Must-visit Easter Markets in Melbourne
Melbourne’s Easter markets are a treasure trove of seasonal delights, offering everything from handcrafted gifts and artisanal treats to fresh produce and festive goodies.
Strolling through these bustling markets is a sensory experience — think the aroma of freshly baked hot cross buns, colourful stalls brimming with Easter décor, and live music creating a festive atmosphere.
On the hunt for unique gifts? Or simply soaking in the holiday spirit? These Easter markets are must-visit destinations.
South Melbourne Market
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Open Easter Saturday and Sunday, the South Melbourne Market buzzes with fresh produce, gourmet delights, and unique Easter-themed stalls. While open every week of the year, over Easter the South Melbourne Market is your one-stop shopping haven.
Find the freshest produce, indulge in artisan chocolates and baked goodies – it’s the perfect place to stock up for Easter feasts and treats.
- When: 19 - 20 April, 2025
- Where: 322-326 Coventry St, South Melbourne
Eildon Easter Twilight Market
Experience the charm of the Eildon Easter Twilight Market, where local artisans showcase handcrafted goods, gourmet treats, and unique Easter gifts.
As a community event, it’s all about getting the community involved. The Eildon Easter Twilight Markets host their annual bonnet competition with prizes for the best creation - you can build your own or buy one from a local business.
Settle in for the evening with a picnic blanket sip on local wines, enjoy live music, and bask in the festive twilight glow. It's the perfect Easter evening escape.
- When: TBC, 2025
- Where: Eildon Pondage, Lions Rotunda, Riverside Drive, Eildon, Victoria
Charlton Lions Club Market
Discover vintage treasures, handmade crafts, and delicious baked goods at the Charlton Lions Club Market. Browse over 65 stalls supporting local artisans and producers, browse handcrafted goods, or just soak up the community vibes at this Melbourne Easter market.
This warm community market exudes country charm, making it a must-visit for Easter shoppers seeking unique finds.
- When: Monday 21 April, 2025
- Where: St Joseph’s Primary School, 25 Watson St, Charlton
Easter Queen Victoria Market
Celebrate Easter at Melbourne’s iconic Queen Victoria Market. Indulge in festive treats like last year’s popular Easter Bunny Chocolate Cake or grab a selection of seafood for Good Friday, artisanal cheeses and freshly baked hot cross buns.
With a particular specialty for catering for Orthodox Easter, you know this is the place to stock up on high-quality seasonal goodies like egg-dye kits, candles, and more.
- When: 18 - 21 April, 2025
- Where: Queen St, Melbourne
Hop into Dorsett Melbourne for Easter
Turn your Easter weekend into an urban getaway at Dorsett Melbourne. Enjoy stylish rooms, delicious dining, and curated experiences that celebrate Melbourne’s Easter spirit.
Sink into our heated indoor pool, jacuzzi, and sauna after a long day of soaking up Melbourne's melting-pot of culture. Stop by the Executive Lounge for complimentary snacks, continental breakfast, and drinks for all our Executive Room and Suites guests. Or sip on a tipple or two at Jin Bar and try local craft brews and Yarra Valley wines.
A stay at Dorsett Melbourne is the most effortlessly relaxing way to enjoy the city this Easter.
