Victoria Street Lunar Festival 2026

Date and time

Sunday 1 February, 3am to last tram

Service changes

Route 12 trams run between St Kilda and Stop 18 Hoddle St from first to last tram.

Route 109 trams divert along Bridge Road between Stop 8 Spring St and Stop 29 Barkers Rd from 3am to last tram.

Replacement buses

3am to 7am

Buses replace trams between Stop 7 101 Collins St and Stop 29 Barkers Rd.

7am to last tram

Buses replace trams between Stop 16 Wellington Pde and Stop 29 Barkers Rd.

Buses divert around the event precinct via Hoddle Street, Elizabeth Street and Church Street.

There may be delays due to traffic congestion around the event precinct.

The following tram stops will not be serviced by the replacement buses:

• Stop 8 Spring St
• Stop 10 Parliament Station
• Stop 11 Albert St
• Stop 18 Hoddle St
• Stop 25 River Blvd

Follow at stop signage information to find your nearest alternative stop.

Replacement bus tracking not available.

Alternative travel options

• Route 78 trams along Church Street to connect with diverting Route 109
• Mernda and Hurstbridge trains between North Richmond and the city
• Bus 246 along Hoddle Street between Victoria Street and Bridge Road.

Accessibility 

For a taxi service during service changes call Transport Victoria on 1800 800 007.

Plan ahead at transport.vic.gov.au/journey