We’re excited to host our main festival events at Abbotsford Convent in Melbourne.
This beautiful, historic site is one of the city’s most loved places for community gatherings and cultural events. With its lush gardens, stunning heritage buildings, and vibrant atmosphere, it’s the perfect setting to celebrate and share our festival together.
The precinct is big and full of great spots to explore. Take a look at the map so you don’t miss anything!
Accessibility at Convent - The Abbotsford Convent Foundation is committed to improving access across the precinct. All Flow Festival venues at the Convent are wheelchair accessible, with step-free entry via the Main Gate on St Heliers Street. Please note that some outdoor areas and pathways may have uneven surfaces.
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Train
On Mernda or Hurstbridge line. Get off at Victoria Park Station.
10-15 minutes walk to Abbotsford Convent
Bus
On 200 or 207 Bus, get off at Clarke Street Stop.
3-5 minutes walk to Abbotsford Convent
Parking
3/1 St Heliers St, Abbotsford VIC 3067.
All day parking is available in the car park directly across from the Convent on St Heliers Street.
Funds from the car park go towards the restoration and daily operation of the Convent, and also support the Collingwood Children’s Farm.
Our Festival Hub
Where our Box Office are located. BBQ, garden exhibition by Patrick Wain, face painting fun, roving performers, and plenty of space to relax with tables, chairs, or your own picnic blanket.
Wheelchair accessible
Flat concrete across courtyard
Where our workshops will be held at.
Located next to SHC
Wheelchair accessible
No automatic doors, if the doors are closed, please see volunteer for assistance.
Our large events will host in the Laundry.
This is only venue that have Festival Bar set up on Saturday & Sunday.
Wheelchair accessible
Toilets available inside
This is our official gallery venue for FF25 - you will find all visual arts and exhibitions set up on venue. Some workshop and events will be held at the Store.
Wheelchair accessible
Slightly uneven surfaces but it is accessible.
Supported by Stomping Ground and Rewine - we will have bar at Magdalen Laundry during 'Glimpse into the Glow' and 'Deaf Sesh' events.
At SHC, Deaf Sports Australia will run BBQ.
The Convent Bakery offers a full breakfast and lunch menu as well as a wide variety of rustic sandwiches, pastries, pies, croissants, quiches, tarts and cookies.
Cam’s is a favourite coffee and lunch spot for locals, while in the evenings, it turns into a bar, where you can often find tenants having a knock-off drink after work.
Enjoy delicious soul food, organic coffee, tea, beer, sake and wine at this bento-sized cafe.
From the team behind Cam’s Kiosk, Julie is a relaxed bistro with elevated service, a produce-driven menu, and a thrilling wine list.
Children must be supervised at all times.
The site does not provide rubbish bins, so we kindly ask that you take your rubbish home with you
Dogs are welcome at Abbotsford Convent only but must be kept on a leash at all times. Please be a responsible pet owner and clean up after your dog.
For health and safety reasons, dogs are not permitted inside the event rooms or indoor spaces — only service dogs are allowed indoors.
At Abbotsford Convent you can smoke on premises but you must ensure you are 400 meters away from the doors or events. Place all cigarette butts in the bins provided or take them home with you.
