What is MUF?

MUF is the Melbourne Ukulele Festival.
 

Where is MUF?

The MUF 2026 Festival site is in High Street, Northcote, Melbourne – there are various venues along High Street that MUF is spread out in. 

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When is MUF 2026?

Friday 27 March + Saturday 28 March + Sunday 29 March 2026.

MUF will start with a Special Friday Night - with our Volunteer Induction and Mini Concert and Jam Session. ONLY available to our FULL MUF PASSSES and VOLUNTEERS!

 

There will be workshops and live performances all day Saturday and Sunday with an exciting Festival Saturday Night Concert at the Wesley Anne! Download the MUF Program and Festival Map (coming soon).

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How do I get to MUF?

There are many ways to get to the suburb of Northcote in Melbourne.

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Train - Take the Mernda Line to Northcote Station from Spencer Street Station Melbourne CBD. From the station, turn right onto Separation Street.

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Tram - Take the 86 Tram (to Bundoora RMIT) from Bourke Street in the City. The tram runs right down High Street. It takes only 35 mins to get to High Street.

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Taxi - Local Taxi Numbers: Silver Top – 131 008 or Combined – 132 227

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Bus - Northcote is also a bus hub and visitors can catch the number 508 bus between Moonee Ponds and Alphington which stops right near Northcote Plaza.

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Car - There is lots of parking along High Street and the surrounding streets, but please take note of parking restrictions as many spaces are 1 or 2 hours only on Saturday morning. Parking Saturday afternoon and Sunday is much less restricted.

Plan your journey on the PTV Planner web page.

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Where can I stay?

There are usually many options for accommodation close to the festival site at Northcote, Melbourne CBD (only a short train or tram ride away) and the surrounding suburbs.

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Check out Trivago, Airbnb and Wotif for your accomodation needs.

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Who’s performing at MUF?

Find all of our headliners and acts HERE. And you can see the full program HERE.

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Can I perform at MUF?

Hey you may not be on the bill but there are still plenty of opportunities to perform at MUF 2025!

 

No matter if this is your fist time on stage or not, you can participate in the Festival as a performer at the Klub MUF Open Mic Stage at the Chalice Street Stage on Saturday afternoon - and at Bar 303 on Sunday afternoon!

 

Follow our socials and subscribe to our email list for more information as the Festival gets closer.

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Where can I buy tickets to the MUF concerts?

You can prepurchase your tickets through Humanitix HERE. 

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Our MUF HUB will be situated -

SATURDAY 28 March - at the Chalice Street Stage - 251 High Street - from 9am to 5pm

SUNDAY 29 March - at the KOS Club - 1 Bastings Street - from 8am to 330pm

You can purchase your Festival Wristband Passes or Concert tickets MUF Hub. Square facilities will be available.

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How much does MUF cost?

Please see our TICKETS page to see all ticket prices for MUF2026.

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Kids Tickets

Kids Tickets are for ages 6-14 years of age and 5 and under are free to attend!​

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Companion Card

MUF honours Companion Cards. Holders of this card are entitled to a complimentary ticket for their companion. To book using a Companion Card, please contact MUF and present your Companion Card upon collection of your tickets.

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Can I buy a single venue ticket?

Single venue tickets are available at the MUF HUB for $25.

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Refunds & Cancellations

Refunds are available up to 48 hours prior to the event. Please contact us as soon as possible to arrange this.​​

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What can I eat and drink at MUF?

Northcote is awash with amazing restaurants and cafes. At our venues you can grab lots of amazing food and drinks.

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303 - no frills bar serving drinks

Wesley Anne - full bar and food menu available

Piano on High - beers, wines, spirits, cocktails

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I need an accessible venue? Which venues are accessible and what do they offer?

Our festival is run in a variety of heritage venues, some of which are accessible and some of which have not been upgraded. If you require specific information, please contact us.

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Do I need a Ukulele to be a part of MUF?

If you have one bring it, but no, there is no requirement to own a ukulele! There will be ukulele retailers and manufacturers at MUF in the market space if you want to buy a ukulele or accessories or check out the range at one of our sponsors stores. Find all our MUF sponsors HERE.

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Even if you don’t play ukulele you’ll enjoy the concerts, open mics and performances ... we encourage singing along!

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I’ve not played for long should I come?

YES! MUF 2026 will have workshops for every level of ability from newbies to accomplished musicians.  As well as workshops there will be walk-up open mic stages and concerts to inspire you.

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Need to know something more contact us here.

Sign up for the Newsletter HERE to be the first with all the MUF news.
LIKE Melbourne Ukulele Festival on Facebook and keep an eye out for competitions and more about MUF.

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