Free Events & Other Highlights

We welcome 20 esteemed ikebana artists from Japan. 「いけばな松風２０人展」が開催されます。

Hiroe Swen's works will be displayed at the Wa 2024.

Highlighting the importance of containers as a complement to the beauty of ikebana floral arrangements.

Discover the beauty and elegance of the winning designs at this year's Bridal Ikebana Bouquet Award, where traditional Japanese floral artistry meets contemporary bridal fashion.

Our sponsor, Matascent, crafted Sakihana, acclaimed as the best perfume of 2023 by Fragrantica. Your purchase supports the Wa Melbourne Ikebana Festival.

Nation's top ceramic artists open their stalls.

We invite our exhibitors from Japan to a guided tour of National Gallery of Victoria (in Japanese) for free. 日本から出展される方々へビクトリア国立美術館への無料日本語ツアーを手配します。

Melbourne Ikebana Festival Research Team looked into Ikebana's mindfulness potential.

Participants are Ikebana teachers who have obtained their initial teaching qualifications in the last four years.

In addition to over 20 ikebana artists from Japan, we are delighted to host both local and international exhibitors.