Mon 2 Nov · 12pm
Queen Victoria Market · Melbourne
dumplings from all over the world in one market, free to get in
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Get ready to give your taste buds excitement they deserve because Melbourne International Dumpling Festival (MIDF) is making a comeback.
You can travel the world by dumpling at this delicious event and find out which country has the best dumpling in the world.
Not to exaggerate, but dumplings are the purest food and we as a society are better for having them. They’re so delicious and wholesome you can find them being noshed on in various forms across the world. And you can taste all of them at the Melbourne International Dumpling Festival.
Whether you’re a fan of xiao long bao, pierogies, gyoza, manti, mandoo, khinkali, pelmeni, momo, matzah balls, ravioli or one of the other countless dumpling variations, you’re going to have a delicious time at this event.
There will be no better way to celebrate Melbourne Cup Eve than this!
The festival is free for all with online registrations.
Quick answers
When is Melbourne International Dumpling Festival?
Mon 2 Nov 2026, 12pm.
Where is it?
Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne, VIC.
How much is it?
It is free.
Where do I find out more?
On whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au. The button at the top of this page goes straight there.
How do I find out which of my mates are keen?
Tap "Ask your mates if they're keen" on this page. You get one link for the group chat, and your mates answer keen, maybe or can't in their browser, with no app and no sign-up. It is free.
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