World Square Mid-Autumn Festival 2025

Celebrate the magic of the Mid-Autumn Festival at World Square with two weeks of immersive experiences, cultural traditions, and community celebration in the heart of Sydney’s CBD.

Festival Highlights

Throughout the festival period, discover:

• Outdoor Cinema under the stars
• An Enchanting Moon Installation illuminating The Square
• Live entertainment and cultural performance
• Exclusive retailer offers and in-centre promotions
• Lantern displays and much more

Opening Weekend: Gong Grocer Food Festival (4 – 6 October)

Dates: 4 – 6 October 2025
Times: 12pm – 8pm daily
Location: The Square – Ground Floor
Cost: Free Entry

Kick off the celebrations with a three-day food festival hosted by Gong Grocer Asian Supermarket, featuring:

• Celebrity chef cooking demonstrations
• Free authentic food tastings and market-style stalls
• Live music and entertainment
• Exciting freebie prizes and giveaways

Celebrity Chef Line-Up: Brendan Pang, Catherine Desserts, DIMSIMLIM, Elizabeth Miu, Stephanie Feher, Therese Lum, and Veronica Indrawan.

World Square’s Mid-Autumn Program (9 - 19 October)

Dates: 9 – 19 October 2025
Days: Thursday to Sunday
Times: 11am – 8pm daily (9pm on Thursdays)
Location: The Square – Ground Floor
Cost: Free Entry

Experience an Enchanting line-up of activities, including:

Cultural Workshops: Kids can get hands on with tradition as they shape and decorate a clay mooncake try their hand at calligraphy by designing their very own fan or lantern to take home.

Outdoor cinema under the stars: Discover Sydney’s best free outdoor cinema at World Square. Enjoy iconic blockbusters and classic films, plus complimentary popcorn when you sign up for the World Square newsletter.
View cinema program

Lucky Box Vending Machine:  Spend $30 or more in a single transaction at participating specialty retailers for your chance to WIN up to $5,000 in instant prizes! Offer is available from 4 – 19 Oct. T&Cs apply.
Check out the full program