Himalayan traditions
Momo
A filled dumpling found across Nepal, Tibet and neighbouring regions.
MIDF returns in 2026
Travel the World Through Dumplings.
Melbourne International Dumpling Festival returns after the 2019 festival for a multicultural celebration of food, culture and community.
Monday, 2 November 2026Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne
When
Monday, 2 November 2026
Where
Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne
The return
The first MIDF since the 2019 festival
The moment
Melbourne Cup Eve
About the festival
One city. Many cultures. Endless dumplings.
MIDF connects cultures through one of humanity's oldest shared foods. It is not simply an Asian food festival. It celebrates dumplings in all their forms, from momo and gyoza to pierogi, ravioli, manti, khinkali and more.
The festival returns to one of Melbourne's most iconic destinations on Melbourne Cup Eve, at the beginning of Melbourne Cup week.
“Every dumpling tells a story.”
People first. Food second. A welcoming, family-friendly celebration that feels distinctly Melbourne.
Dumplings around the world
Different traditions. A shared table.
These examples show the global story behind MIDF. They are cultural references, not a confirmed vendor list.
Polish traditions
Pierogi
Filled dough parcels with sweet and savoury variations.
Japanese traditions
Gyoza
Dumplings commonly pan-fried for a crisp base and tender wrapper.
Italian traditions
Ravioli
Filled pasta that shows how dumpling traditions take many forms.
Georgian traditions
Khinkali
Pleated dumplings known for their distinctive shape and rich filling.
Central and West Asian traditions
Manti
Filled dumplings with regional forms found across many cultures.
Plan your festival
Start planning your MIDF visit.
The vendor line-up, festival programme and site map will be shared as the festival approaches.
More details coming soon
Vendor line-up
Participating vendors and menus will be published once confirmed.
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Festival programme
Programme details will be published once confirmed.
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Festival map
The festival map will be published once event details are confirmed.
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Share your dumpling tradition with Melbourne.
Vendor applications are open for businesses interested in taking part in Melbourne International Dumpling Festival.
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Frequently asked questions
What we can confirm
When and where is MIDF taking place?
Melbourne International Dumpling Festival takes place on Monday, 2 November 2026 at Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne.
Is this the first MIDF?
No. MIDF is returning for the first time since the 2019 festival, after a seven-year gap.
What kind of festival is MIDF?
MIDF is a multicultural celebration of dumplings from around the world. It brings people together through the many filled and wrapped foods found across cultures.
Are hours and ticket details available?
Not yet. Opening hours and ticket information will be published once confirmed.