The Roller Coaster Run is one of Melbourne’s best-known trail-running events, taking competitors through the steep hills, winding forest tracks...
Dandenong Ranges Events
The Dandenong Ranges host a busy calendar of seasonal festivals, garden events, community celebrations, outdoor challenges and family activities throughout the year. The current Dandenong Ranges Point listings extend across 2026 and 2027, with events held in Silvan, Belgrave, Kalorama, Selby, Gembrook, Mount Dandenong, Wandin and nearby foothill communities.
Some of the region’s strongest events are closely tied to its gardens and changing seasons. Spring brings the Tesselaar Tulip Festival and CherryHill Blossom Festival, while autumn features KaBloom Festival of Flowers and Dandenong Ranges Open Studios. The calendar also includes trail running, cycling, heritage festivals, winter celebrations and community events.
What’s On Across the Dandenong Ranges
- Flower and garden festivals – Major seasonal drawcards include the Tesselaar Tulip Festival, CherryHill Blossom Festival and KaBloom Festival of Flowers.
- Arts and culture – Dandenong Ranges Open Studios gives visitors access to artists and studios across the hills, alongside exhibitions and creative events.
- Outdoor and sporting events – The calendar includes trail running, cycling and family activity events such as Roller Coaster Run and the Rotary Kids Fun Run with Puffing Billy.
- Village and community festivals – Belgrave Lantern Parade, Selbyfest, Kalorama Chestnut Festival and other local celebrations showcase the character of individual communities.
- Seasonal experiences – Winter dining events, Christmas celebrations and New Year’s Eve at SkyHigh add reasons to visit outside the main spring and autumn festival periods.
Browse the event listings below for confirmed dates, upcoming festivals and what’s on across the Dandenong Ranges in 2026 and 2027.
The Tesselaar Tulip Festival returns to Silvan in the Dandenong Ranges from 10 September to 9 October 2027, bringing colourful spring gardens, cultural celebrations, live entertainment and family activities to Tesselaar...
SelbyFest is scheduled to return on Saturday 7 November 2026 at Minak Reserve and Selby Community House in the Dandenong Ranges. The free community festival celebrates local music, art, creativity and the people who...
The Kilsyth Festival returns to Elizabeth Bridge Reserve on Sunday, 29 November 2026, bringing the local community together for a free day of entertainment, food, stalls and family activities. Running from 10am to 4pm...
The Rotary Kids Fun Run with Puffing Billy is a family fundraising event where children race alongside one of Australia’s most famous steam trains. Held at Gembrook Station, the event gives children aged three to...
Knox Carols brings Christmas music, family entertainment and a festive fireworks finale to Wally Tew Reserve in Ferntree Gully. Presented by Knox City Council, the annual community celebration invites families and...
New Year’s Eve at SkyHigh
SkyHigh Mount Dandenong, Mount Dandenong, VIC31 December 2026 to 01 January 2027
New Year’s Eve at SkyHigh Mount Dandenong offers panoramic views, outdoor celebrations, and two dining packages to welcome 2027 from one of the highest points in the Dandenong Ranges. The 2026 celebration will...
Knox Fest brings live music, local art, hands-on activities and food together for a community day at Wally Tew Reserve in Ferntree Gully. The mix lets families build their own visit: spend time at a stage, try something...
Wandin Draught Horse and Yesteryear Festival
Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead, Wandin North, VIC27 February 2027 to 28 February 2027
The Wandin Draught Horse and Yesteryear Festival shows older rural skills in use at Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead. Working horses, operating machinery and traditional trades make it more than a static display of...
The Herb and Chilli Festival turns a Wandin North nursery setting into a weekend of tasting, plant shopping, cooking and live entertainment. Extreme chilli challenges supply some of the spectacle, but the wider...
Celebrate Mooroolbark brings local performers, community groups, stallholders and families together for an autumn festival centred on Hookey Park. Its appeal is the mix of things to watch and take part in: a stage...
Tesselaar KaBloom Festival of Flowers
Tesselaar Flower Farm, Silvan, VIC20 March 2027 to 18 April 2027
Tesselaar KaBloom combines large flower fields with the energy of a family festival at the Tesselaar farm in Silvan. The pleasure of the visit is moving between colourful planting, a circus performance and time to eat...
Dandenong Ranges Open Studios
Multiple artist studios, Dandenong Ranges, VIC10 April 2027 to 18 April 2027
Dandenong Ranges Open Studios invites visitors into artists’ working spaces across the hills, offering a chance to meet local makers and see their work in progress. The 2027 event takes place over two weekends:...
The Kalorama Chestnut Festival is an autumn gathering with a strong connection to the Dandenong Ranges community. Chestnuts are the centrepiece, but the day also brings together food stalls, handmade goods, local...
The Belgrave Lantern Parade turns a winter evening in the Dandenong Ranges into a procession of handmade light. Residents, artists, families and community groups contribute lanterns, giving the event its character: the...
Christmas in July at SkyHigh Mount Dandenong is a popular winter dining experience that brings festive food, decorations and seasonal atmosphere to one of the Dandenong Ranges’ best-known attractions. Held during...
The Puffing Billy Running Festival is one of the Dandenong Ranges’ most distinctive running events, giving participants the opportunity to race alongside one of Australia’s best-loved heritage steam railways...
The CherryHill Blossom Festival opens the gates of CherryHill Orchards at Wandin East each spring, giving visitors the chance to walk among rows of flowering cherry trees in the Yarra Valley. The annual festival is...
The Roller Coaster Run is one of Melbourne’s best-known trail-running events, taking competitors through the steep hills, winding forest tracks and spectacular scenery of the Dandenong Ranges. Starting and...
What are the biggest annual events in the Dandenong Ranges?
Major events include the Tesselaar Tulip Festival, CherryHill Blossom Festival, KaBloom Festival of Flowers, Dandenong Ranges Open Studios and long-running community events such as the Kalorama Chestnut Festival and Belgrave Lantern Parade.
When is the Tesselaar Tulip Festival?
The 2026 Tesselaar Tulip Festival runs from 12 September to 11 October at Tesselaar Flower Farm in Silvan.
Are there events in the Dandenong Ranges outside spring?
Yes. Autumn brings events such as KaBloom and Dandenong Ranges Open Studios, while winter has seasonal celebrations and the calendar also includes community, sporting and heritage events at other times of year.
Where are Dandenong Ranges events held?
Events are spread across the region, including Silvan, Belgrave, Kalorama, Selby, Gembrook, Mount Dandenong, Wandin and surrounding foothill communities.