75th Goulburn Lilac City Festival
Friday 2 October – Monday 5 October 2026
Celebrate spring in Goulburn with markets, music, food, flowers, parade traditions, family entertainment and one of Australia's longest continuously held, volunteer run community festival.
2026 Festival Awards
A selection of favourite moments from recent Goulburn Lilac City Festival celebrations.
General Information:
Across four days, the festival brings together Goulburn’s spring traditions, community groups, live entertainment, markets, food, family activities and the much-loved Lilac City Festival Street Parade.
- 2 October - 5 October 2026
- Belmore Park Goulburn
- From 9.00am
- Free Entry
- Family Friendly
Friday 2 October
The festival begins with early weekend activities, art show viewing, community events and the first celebrations of Lilac Time in Goulburn.
Saturday 3 October
Enjoy festival markets, carnival rides, children’s workshops, face painting, art show exhibits, live music, the opening ceremony and festival presentations.
Sunday 4 October
A full day of festival highlights including the Street Parade, live entertainment, markets, carnival rides and community showcase.
Monday 5 October
Wind down the long weekend with final festival activities, Brunch on Us, markets, carnival rides, family entertainment, and the last celebrations of the 2026 festival. Closing Ceremony (3pm–3.30pm).
Street Parade
Brunch on Us
Lilac Markets
Live Music & Bands
Plan Your Visit
Lilac Time in Goulburn
75 years of community, colour and spring celebration
For 75 years, the Goulburn Lilac City Festival has brought the city together across the October long weekend — celebrating spring, community pride, local creativity and the festival traditions that have made Lilac Time part of Goulburn’s identity.
A Goulburn Tradition
For 75 years, the Goulburn Lilac City Festival has brought the city together across the October long weekend.
From the street parade and Belmore Park markets to flowers, music, family activities and community celebrations, the festival remains one of Goulburn’s most loved annual traditions.
News
2 Oct 2026
The Opening Ceremony with Kate Ritchie has moved to the Council Chambers at 11am.
2 Oct 2026
Due to the rain we have moved the Youth Talent Show & Battle of the Bands to the Hume Conservatorium, 160 Bourke Street, Goulburn on Saturday 3rd October. Times remain the same.
1 Oct 2026
If the weather is wet, The Dressup Competition and Movie will move into The Cooperage at The Brewery. Fireworks will be as planned. Bring a picnic blanket, NO CHAIRS. Lolly bags, popcorn, sausage sandwiches and cheeseburgers will be available alongside the Brewery’s regular grazing menu.
30 Sep 2026
There have been some significant changes to this year’s Inclusive Carnival Session. The session is now a ticketed event, with tickets being distributed through local schools and disability support/day programs. Only a very limited number of tickets remain for individual registration. Friday, 2 October 10am–12pm The Inclusive Session is specifically for
29 Sep 2026
The Goulburn Lilac City Festival committee would like to extend our sincere and special thanks to the Goulburn Soldiers Club for their continued and generous support. The Club provides us with much more than a place to call home. Their ongoing financial support and commitment to the Festival play an
29 Sep 2026
Show your Lilac Time spirit and pick up some special Festival merchandise throughout the October Long Weekend. 📍 Festival Marquee – Belmore Park📍 Memorabilia Exhibition – CWA Hall From commemorative items to Festival favourites, there’s something for everyone. Come along, grab your favourites and support the 75th Goulburn Lilac City
29 Sep 2026
A special keepsake celebrating 75 years of Lilac Time — 1952–2026. Pre-order now by emailing goulburnlilaccityfestival@gmail.com to secure yours (pick up & payment at the Lilac City Festival Tent, or purchase during the Festival while stocks last from the Lilac City Festival Tent or Memorabilia Exhibition, CWA Hall.