World Square Mid-Autumn Festival 2025

4 – 19 October 2025 

Get ready, Sydney! The Mid-Autumn Festival is back at World Square for two weeks of magic, culture, and mouth-watering fun!

From glowing moon installations to hands-on workshops, this festival has something for everyone – perfect for family, friends, or even a fun day out in the city!

Festival Highlights

Throughout the festival, discover:

•  Enchanting moon Installation lighting up The Square

•  Outdoor cinema under the stars

•  Live entertainment & cultural performances

•  Exclusive retailer offers & in-centre promos

•  Beautiful lantern displays & more!

Opening Weekend: Gong Grocer Food Festival

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

Kick off the celebrations with a 3-day foodie extravaganza hosted by Gong Grocer Asian Supermarket, including:

•  Celebrity chef cooking demos

•  Free tastings & market-style stalls

•  Live music & entertainment

•  Awesome freebies & giveaways

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

Mid-Autumn Program: 9 – 19 October

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

Fun for everyone with:

•  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 speciality retailers for your chance to WIN up to $5,000 in instant prizes! Offer is available from 4 – 19 Oct.  View full Terms & Conditions here.

Full Festival Line-Up

Saturday 4 October

•  Mooncake Activity | 12-8pm

•  Chef Demo: Stephanie Feher | 12-1pm

•  Chef Demo: Veronica Indrawan | 1-2pm

•  Cake Tasting | 12-3pm

•  Live Music | 5-6pm

•  Daiwa Liquor Tasting | 6-8pm

Sunday 5 October

•  Mooncake Activity | 12-8pm

•  Chef Demo: Liz Miu | 12-1pm

•  Chef Demo: Vincent Lim | 1-2pm

•  Chef Demo: Catherine Dessert | 2-3pm

•  Live Music | 5-8pm

•  Cake Tasting | 12-3pm

•  Ommis Tastings | 4-8pm

•  Daiwa Liquor Tasting | 5-8pm

Monday 6 October

•  Mooncake Activity | 12-8pm

•  Chef Demo: Therese Lum | 12-1pm

•  Chef Demo: Brendan Pang | 1-2pm

•  DJ Sticky | 2-6pm

•  Cake Tasting | 12-3pm

•  Ommis Tastings | 4-8pm

•  LED Lion Dances | 7:30-8:30pm

Thursday 9 October – Sunday 19 October

•  Fan Calligraphy | 9^th & 16^th Oct from 11am – 2pm

•  Lantern Calligraphy | 11^th & 18^th Oct from 11am – 2pm

•  Mooncake Clay Making | 10^th, 12^th, 17^th & 19^th Oct from 11am – 2pm

•  Outdoor Cinema | Various sessions

Don’t miss Sydney’s most magical Mid-Autumn Festival – only at World Square!