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In 2026, Fed Square is coming alive like never before. Enter Open Air at the Square, a vibrant, multidimmensional sound, art and movie bonanza that'll be filling up every Melburnian's proverbial cup this summer.
From Feburary 2-28, an amazing line-up of world-class music, peformers and activations are set to take to the main stage. And the best bit? It's totally free.
This mammoth program is all about bringing some special spice to Melbourne's summer nights. First up, we're keen to get stuck into some epic homegrown talent at a Candlelight Concert Series that'll include Tina Arena, Folk Bitch Trio and First Nations R'n'B legend Dean Brady.
The music doesn't end there though. There'll be a Beatles-inspired DJ set from the Beatles Dub Club, an incredible Afro Caribbean Carnival featuring Jamaican dancehall legend Sister Nancy (who Beyonce sampled once) and General Levy, a UK-based jungle, drum and bass icon. Plus, keep your eyes tuned for an appearance from New Orleans superstar Big Freedia, whose performance will be a delightful explosion of queer joy and New Orleans magic.
But that's not all! Fed Square's amazing outdoor cinema will be continue to roost until summer's end this year, with a whole new program of film titles set to blare on the silver screen. From a silent cinema with a live music score experience (where you'll get to see vintage films alongside a special orchestra peformance) to heaps of great flicks for families, cinephiles and everyone in between, there's something for everyone.
We'll also be marking Feburary 14 and 22 in our calenders, because two excellent peformances will be taking to Fed Square's main stage. On Valentines Day, there's going to be a vibrant celebration of Indonesian-Australian culture, music and community at Nongkrong – Pasar Senja. Expect a twilight fair full of cultural love and amazing vibes.
Meanwhile, February 22 is set to pop off with City Sessions, a hectic live dance show presented by Fed Square and Cypher Culture that'll have street dance crews from across Australia battle one another in a show that we don't want to miss.
Summer plans? Sorted. You can keep up to date with all things Open Air via the website.
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