Hanan Shah
Singer & Performer
Live in Melbourne · Nov 13Malabar
Malabar
Festival
Hanan Shah · Eechu
Food. Culture. Music. A one-night celebration of the Malabar coast lands in Melbourne — live performances, sizzling food stalls, and a bustling vendor bazaar at Collingwood Town Hall.
Friday, November 13Collingwood Town Hall, Melbourne
The Festival
Malabar comes to Melbourne
Presented by Thrive Together Australia and Pakka Local, Malabar Festival brings the food, culture, and music of Kerala's coast to the heart of Melbourne for one unforgettable night at Collingwood Town Hall.
Part concert, part food street, part cultural bazaar — with headline performances from Hanan Shah and Eechu, it's a celebration for the whole community.
Live Music
Headliners Hanan Shah and Eechu bring the sound of Malabar to Melbourne.
Food Stalls
Thalassery biryani, coastal seafood, appam, and Sulaimani chai on the day.
Vendor Bazaar
Local makers, brands, and commercial stalls under one festive roof.
Community
A day out for families and culture lovers, hosted by Thrive Together Australia.
The Lineup
Headline artists
Two of the biggest names bringing the Malabar sound to Melbourne, with more local acts to be announced.
Eechu
Special Guest
More performers announced soon. Follow along for the full lineup.
The Food Street
A taste of the Malabar coast
This is where the festival really comes alive. The air fills with the smell of biriyani steaming under sealed lids, porottas slapping on hot griddles, and fritters sizzling to gold. From beloved family kitchens to bold young cooks reinventing the classics, the food street carries the whole Malabar coast — from Thalassery to Kozhikode — straight to the heart of Collingwood.
Come hungry, graze all evening, and finish with a glass of sweet Sulaimani tea and a slice of halwa. Every stall tells a story.
Thalassery Dum Biriyani
Porotta & Beef
Coastal Seafood Fry
Malabar Special Snacks
Tea & Sweets
…and much more!
The Bazaar
Crafts, commerce & local brands
A marketplace where makers and Melbourne's Malayali businesses set up side by side. Discover handloom, spices, and homegrown brands — every stall supports the community.
Handloom & TextilesSpices & ProduceJewelleryHome & DecorLocal Businesses
Want a stall? Food and commercial vendors can register their interest here — submissions close September 30th.
What's On
One night · November 13
An evening of culture and live music at Collingwood Town Hall, Melbourne — expect traditional cultural programmes, fusion and contemporary performances from well-known local artists, and Hanan Shah live on stage.
Cultural Programmes
Traditional Malabar art forms and performances from our local artists.
Hanan Shah Live
The headline concert performance, joined by Eechu.
Fusion & Contemporary Acts
Fusion and contemporary performances from well-known local artists.
Expression of Interest
Stallholder invitations now open
Bring your brand to the Malabar Market. Food stalls and commercial stalls can register their interest below to be part of Melbourne's premier Malabar cultural festival — 1,000+ expected footfall, open to everyone, free market entry.
Follow us for more updates on @melbournemalabarfest
Tickets
Be there on the night
Secure your spot for an unforgettable evening of food, culture, and music with Hanan Shah and Eechu, live in Melbourne.
Tickets on saleSaturday, September 6 at 6:06 PM
Friday, November 13Collingwood Town Hall, Melbourne