At a glance
- When
- Tuesday 26 January 2027, 11am to 3pm (Melbourne time, daylight saving)
- Where
- Warringa Crescent Reserve, on the corner of Powell Drive and Warringa Crescent, Hoppers Crossing
- Cost
- Free, no tickets required
- Headline act
- Australian Idol star Harry Lamb and Band close the stage program
- Getting there
- Wyndham City says it is a short distance from Pacific Werribee and Hoppers Crossing Station, with direct bus services and connections from both
- Parking
- Free street parking nearby, according to the council
- Who it’s for
- Families and anyone in Wyndham planning their Australia Day on Tuesday 26 January 2027
- What to do now
- Put the date in the diary; nothing needs booking. Check the council’s page closer to the day for any change
- Last checked
- Saturday 31 October 2026, against Wyndham City’s Australia Day in Wyndham page
- Not yet confirmed
- Individual set times on the stage, bus route numbers, toilets and accessibility details, and what happens in extreme heat or rain; the council page does not give them
Australia Day in Wyndham 2027 is free and needs no ticket: Wyndham City is holding it on Tuesday 26 January 2027 from 11am to 3pm at Warringa Crescent Reserve in Hoppers Crossing, with Australian Idol star Harry Lamb and Band closing the stage program. This guide sets out what the council has published as of 31 October 2026 about the lineup, the location, how to get there and where to park, and it flags what the council has not yet said.
When and where is Australia Day in Wyndham 2027?
The council’s Australia Day in Wyndham page gives the date as Tuesday 26 January 2027, 11am to 3pm. The venue is Warringa Crescent Reserve, Hoppers Crossing, which the council locates on the corner of Powell Drive and Warringa Crescent. Entry is free and no tickets are required.
| Detail | What the council says |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday 26 January 2027 |
| Time | 11am to 3pm |
| Venue | Warringa Crescent Reserve, Hoppers Crossing |
| Cost | Free, no tickets required |
| Format | Stage program, roving performances, kids’ activities, stalls, sport and food vendors |
Melbourne is on daylight saving in January, so the times above are Melbourne times, UTC+11. The council describes the day as a free, family-friendly event for residents of all ages. Its page names the 2027 Wyndham Citizen of the Year Awards as part of the program, so the date and venue are the council’s own for the 2027 event, not carried over from an earlier year.
Who is performing on the stage?
The council names the following acts. It describes the stage program as one that reflects the spirit and diversity of the community, and it does not publish set times. The acts below are listed in the order the page mentions them, which is not a confirmed running order.
| Act | What the council says about it |
|---|---|
| Team Dream | A kids’ band, with interactive live music and dance experiences |
| Community Zumba | A community session |
| Participatory Bollywood dance | A session where the audience takes part |
| Chinese lion dancers | Described as colour and excitement |
| Junkyard Beats | High-octane drumming |
| Rhys Crimmin | An Australian one-man band blending didgeridoo, blues and storytelling, as the afternoon unfolds |
| Harry Lamb and Band | An Australian Idol star, who close out the celebrations with a feel-good festival finale of live anthems |
The council describes Harry Lamb and Band as closing out the celebrations. The page gives no start time for any act, so check the council’s page nearer the date for a timetable.
What else is on besides the stage?
Beyond the stage, the council lists these parts of the day:
- Interactive roving performances
- Kids’ activities, creative play spaces and hands-on experiences
- Community stalls and opportunities to connect with local groups
- Sporting activities and outdoor games
- Food vendors serving a variety of options, including some Australian favourites
The council does not say what the food costs or whether the activities are all free, beyond saying that entry is free. The page also does not give the number of stalls or vendors, so there is no way yet to say how big the food offering will be.
Are the Citizen of the Year awards part of the day?
Yes. The council says the event will include the presentation of the 2027 Wyndham Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year Awards, which it describes as recognising community members whose outstanding contributions help make Wyndham a stronger, more connected and welcoming place to live. The page does not give a time for the presentation and does not name the recipients, who have not been named on that page as of 31 October 2026.
How do I get to Warringa Crescent Reserve by public transport?
The council says Warringa Crescent Reserve is a short distance from Pacific Werribee and Hoppers Crossing Station, and that the reserve is easily accessible by public transport, including direct bus services and connections from Hoppers Crossing Station and Pacific Werribee. It does not name a bus route, give a walking time or list a bus stop, so use the Public Transport Victoria journey planner for your own trip on the day.
| Starting point | What the council says |
|---|---|
| Hoppers Crossing Station | A short distance away; direct bus services and connections |
| Pacific Werribee | A short distance away; direct bus services and connections |
One thing to keep in mind when you plan: Tuesday 26 January 2027 is Australia Day itself, and public transport timetables on a public holiday can differ from a normal weekday. This guide does not state what the timetable will be, because it has not been checked against the operator for that date as of 31 October 2026. Look up your trip for 26 January itself once the timetable is available, not for a normal weekday.
Where can I park?
The council says free street parking is available nearby. It does not give a number of spaces, name particular streets or say whether any roads will be closed for the event, so allow extra time to find a space and check street signs for restrictions where you park.
Is this near the council’s other free events?
Warringa Crescent Reserve is on the corner of Powell Drive and Warringa Crescent. Wyndham City’s Halloween Movie in the Park on Saturday 31 October 2026 is held at Powell Reserve, Hoppers Junction, which the council lists on Powell Drive, Hoppers Crossing, and the council’s Movies in the Park page says Hoppers Junction is a few minutes’ walk from Hoppers Crossing Train Station. Our Halloween Movie in the Park guide covers that night. The two venues are different places, and the council does not say how far apart they are, so do not treat them as the same site.
The movie-night page also gives practical advice for outdoor events that the council has not repeated for Australia Day: it suggests sunscreen, a hat and water, extra layers once the sun goes down, and picnic blankets or fold-up chairs. Those are the council’s tips for the movie series, not for 26 January.
What has the council not said yet?
As of 31 October 2026 the council page does not cover these points, so do not assume answers:
- Set times for each act, and the time of the Citizen of the Year presentation
- Bus route numbers, walking times and any public transport changes for 26 January
- Toilets, accessible entry, shade and seating
- Whether dogs, alcohol or smoking are allowed at this event (the council’s rules for its movie nights are separate)
- What happens in extreme heat, a total fire ban or heavy rain; the council’s Children’s Week Picnic on Sunday 25 October 2026 was cancelled for persistent heavy rain, which shows the council does cancel outdoor events for weather, but that is a different event
The council’s main phone number, listed on its website, is 1300 023 411. If an answer matters to you, such as access needs, ask before the day. We will re-check the council page closer to the event and update this guide if the program or times are published.
Sources
- Wyndham City — Australia Day in Wyndham (date, time, venue, cost, lineup, awards, transport and parking; checked 31 October 2026)
- Wyndham City — Major Events (list of the council’s major events, including the cancelled Children’s Week Picnic; checked 31 October 2026)
- Wyndham City — Movies in the Park (Hoppers Junction location, movie-night advice; checked 31 October 2026)
Featured image: Hoppers Crossing station platform (photo: Medelam / CC BY-SA 4.0) (text added)
OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with Wyndham City or Public Transport Victoria. Event details can change; check the council’s event page before you go.