Birrarung Riverfest is Victoria’s annual celebration of the Yarra – known by its traditional name, Birrarung. This river is recognised as a single living entity, central to First Nations’ Country, culture, and communities across the state. Our Yarra, Birrarung: one living entity, cared for by many, caring for all.
Now in its fourth year, Riverfest continues to grow as a powerful community-led festival. Each year, across three weeks, Riverfest connects thousands of people to the Birrarung through cultural events, storytelling, clean-ups, art, planting, education, and citizen science. There’s something for everyone at Riverfest—whether that’s platypus spotting, paddling the river or joining a local planting event.
Riverfest is proudly presented by the Yarra Riverkeeper Association (YRKA).

