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In line with new COVID-19 restrictions Fed Square will reopen as a venue from 11:59pm on 17 February.
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Fed Summer
Movies, music, and comfy seating, summery sports and sumptuous eating We’re gearing up for the biggest and best summer we’ve ever had at Fed Square, with the most packed schedule of events, movies, music, live sport, fitness, workshops and more that’s ever crossed the square. You can relax and revitalise at Fed Oasis, our brand-new comfy seating and shaded areas, and order food – delivered to you in the square! – from one of our diverse and wonderful restaurants, bars and cafes, and enjoy classic films, live sport and live music by local Melbourne favourites all summer long. We’ve partnered with ACMI for an outdoor cinema silent film series – Not-So-Silent Cinema – with live soundtracks by local bands and musicians, and we’re running free fitness sessions, guided workshops and our very own twist on mindful meditation – Mindful Fed-itation, hosted by hilarious local comedians. That’s just the start – check out the full line-up below, and we’ll see you there! Fed Square is Anything But Square!
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Summer of Sport
The Australian Open, Super Bowl, AFL and more – there’s no better place to kick back and watch Australia’s favourite pastimes than Fed Square. The heart of Australia’s sporting capital is coming alive this summer with the triumphant return of Summer of Sport. Covid’s been sent off the field; it’s time for the big dawgs to play. Plus: you asked, we’ve answered: our much-anticipated shady areas, extended seating and in-square food and drink delivery are finally here. Roll up with the squad, order a truckload of parmas and gawp at the tennis for as long as you like – you won’t even get sunburned this time- it’s all happening inside Fed Oasis. See the schedule below! And check back as we add more events. 
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Fed Square is Anything But Square!
Told you we had something special brewing. Over the past 18 years Fed Square has become a globally iconic destination and Melbourne’s gathering place. Plenty has changed in that time, but not our logo… until now. We’ve listened to our community about how they feel about Fed Square, how they use the space, and what they want to see in the future, to create our Anything But Square philosophy. Our new brand is more than just a new visual identity, it is our promise to deliver a kaleidoscope of experiences that inspire, engage and celebrate our community and to redefine what it means to be a world-class civic and cultural precinct. Best of all, we are bringing our Anything But Square philosophy to life in so many ways already – from our exciting new shaded areas to relax in the Square, our jam-packed summer event calendar, to newly launched podcast episodes and documentaries diving into the architecture and heritage of Fed Square. So whether you pop along to Fed Square in person or join us online at the Virtual Square, we hope you’ll enjoy this Anything But Square adventure.
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Fed Oasis
Slip, slop, slap – it’s time to kick back at Fed Oasis Comfy seating and shaded areas? Tick. Order food from our cafes and restaurants, and have it delivered to you in the square? Tick. Live music on the stage, classic films, giveaways, daily meditation experiences and more? Tick, tick, and tick. You spoke; we listened: Fed Oasis is bringing comfy seating, shady umbrellas and plenty of (recycled, environmentally-friendly) astroturf to save the kiddies’ knees – somewhere soft to sit and soak up the surroundings has always been our most-requested addition, and with Fed Oasis it’s finally here. And if that throat is a little thirsty once you’re seated comfortably, just whip out the phone and order food and drink from one of the many brilliants bars, cafes and restaurants around you – and the goods will be delivered to you right there in the square! Talk about gold-class (gold grass?) luxury – and combined with our sport, Friday fed-itation with Laughscape and movie schedule, there’s no better place to be for fun in the sun or a balmy evening out. Who’s delivering grub? Mama’s Canteen Transport  Chocolate Buddha Timeout Cafe Atiyah Service of alcohol is not permitted in the square. Service Times: 12pm – 2pm and 6pm – 8.30pm daily. Please use the bins provided in the square to dispose of your waste.
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Mini Documentaries
A place like Fed Square doesn’t spring up overnight – and it certainly doesn’t come to be where it is today without a swag of fascinating tales in tow. As part of our new look we decided to delve into the past and create some incredible short-form docos on the history and background of Fed Square. You’ll uncover the giant maze that hides beneath the Square, appreciate the engineering marvels and architectural significance that makes us one of the youngest heritage listed sites in the world and you’ll discover our heritage and unusual history that makes our precinct anything but square! These mini-docs shine a light on some of our favourite stories of Fed Square – check them out below! Fed Square is Anything But Square!
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futurefoodsystem
“The way we grow, harvest, transport, sell and eat our food is the most destructive human activity on the planet” – Joost Bakker Imagine solving the world’s biggest problem’s by simply changing the way we live. futurefoodsystem is attempting just that. Joost Bakker’s long-awaited structure is now complete and you can see it for yourself smack bang in the middle of Fed Square’s River Terrace, complete with aquaponics, solar power, micro-farms, a charcoal tank and rooftop garden. This holiday season futurefoodsystem has become home to celeb foodies Matt Stone and Jo Barrett as they move, for a few months’ stint, into this 100% sustainable modern urban farm, featuring vertical veggie gardens and mushroom walls, and other living inhabitants such as fish, crickets and worms. Intrigued? Well, there are a few ways that you can get up close and personal with futurefoodsystem: by booking an in-person tour, booking an intimate dining experience or attending a workshop (details to be announced). For those more into virtual experiences (or in case you miss out!), we’ve gone behind-the-scenes with Joost Bakker, Jo Barrett and Matt Stone and asked them to explain their creative process, what they’re hoping to achieve and how the greenhouse works. Watch the videos here! 
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1 Jan — 30 Jun
Exhibitions + Showcases
PHOTO 2021
In a time when the truth is being challenged, and newspapers are being silenced, this is a public call to arms. PHOTO 2021 International Festival of Photography has invited the public to participate in Inside Out, the global participatory art project initiated by French artist JR that transforms messages of personal identity into works of art. The Inside Out project gives everyone a platform to speak their truth. PHOTO 2021 has called for people to submit their portraits, to tell them “WHAT IS YOUR TRUTH?”, tying in with the festival’s theme, exploring the critical relationship between photography and truth. Up to 1000 portraits will be printed as posters and pasted up during the opening week of PHOTO 2021 International Festival of Photography at Fed Square this February. The Inside Out project has traveled from Ecuador to Nepal, from Mexico to Palestine, inspiring group actions on varied themes such as hope, diversity, gender-based violence, climate change. Each Inside Out group action around the world is documented, archived and exhibited online. Over 260,000 people have participated in 129 countries, and PHOTO 2021’s group action will be the largest scale project in Australia.
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Fed Free Workshops
Live and learn with Fed Free Workshops, our deluxe masterclass program! Our Masterclasses were such a hit over lockdown, we’re ratcheting it up a notch and combining them with the old school Fed Fitness for Fed Free Workshops: our regular fitness, educational and fun-filled sessions, absolutely free at Fed Square! Choose from our limited edition summer series, or a selection of weekly year-long classes, or attend them all! From Yoga to cocktail making, photography to IT classes, if there’s something you’ve always wanted to dip your tootsies into but never quite knew how, we’ve got it covered. Sort your chakras out with our Qigong and Tai Chi, get a wiggle on with Belly Dancing or snap the best selfie in the sun! See the schedule below. BYO: Comfy clothes, water bottle, towel, and yoga mat for pilates and yoga classes. Of course the health and safety of our visitors is a priority and every person entering the square is required to scan and enter their details into a Covid-compliancy system. Workshops are capped at 40 people. Registrations for our January classes are open!  Limited edition summer series:
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Explore major cultural attractions including NGV, ACMI and Koorie Heritage Trust. Discover retail shopping and dine at the best restaurants and bars in Melbourne including Chocolate Buddha, Taxi Kitchen and Beer Deluxe. Fed Square has it all.

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