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
28 Sep 2026
21 Sep 2026
The Goulburn Lilac City Festival Committee is delighted to extend a very warm welcome home to Kate Ritchie, who has graciously accepted our invitation to officially open the 75th Goulburn Lilac City Festival. Born in Goulburn, Kate is well known and loved as an Australian actress, radio presenter and children’s
19 Sep 2026
Brought to you by Goulburn Mulwareee CWA & Goulburn & District Can Assist Saturday 3rd October & Sunday 4th October 10am-4pm Goulburn Soldiers Club, Market Street, Goulburn $5 entry
19 Sep 2026
The 75th Goulburn Lilac City Festival is almost here, and there’s still time for your business or organisation to be part of this historic celebration! We invite you to join our current partners and become a sponsor of this very special milestone year. 🌸 Put your business or organisation in
14 Sep 2026
The Goulburn Lilac City Festival, in conjunction with the Goulburn Brewery, invites you to kick off the Lilac Time celebrations with a fantastic family evening of costumes, a movie and fireworks! 🎩 4.30pm – Alice in Wonderland Dress-Up Competition Come dressed as your favourite Alice in Wonderland character and join
11 Sep 2026
Would you love to add a splash of Festival colour to your garden? To celebrate 75 years of the Goulburn Lilac City Festival, beautiful lilac plants will be available to purchase during the Festival. 🌿 Plant one in your garden and enjoy the beautiful blooms, colour and fragrance of lilacs
8 Sep 2026
A celebration of memories, history and 75 years of Lilac Time Location – CWA Building 2 Montague Street Goulburn When – Saturday & Sunday (3 & 4 October) 10am-3pm
5 Sep 2026
🌸 Lilac Time Prince & Princess Competition 🌸 Think you’ve got what it takes to be Goulburn’s next Prince or Princess? 👑 The competition is open to all boys and girls aged 2–15 years old. Come along, have some fun and show us your royal sparkle! ✨ 🏆 Winners announced:📅
4 Sep 2026