Hare Krishna Melbourne is the ISKCON temple in the inner-Melbourne suburb of Albert Park, part of the movement A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada founded in 1966. It opens seven days for deity darshan and runs the daily cycle of aratis from 4.30am, plus Srimad Bhagavatam classes, prasadam meals, pujas and wedding ceremonies. The temple also anchors Melbourne's wider Hare Krishna community, from Ratha Yatra, Janmashtami, Holi and Diwali festivals to the Gopal's and Crossways vegetarian restaurants.
ISKCON Melbourne marks the appearance day of Srimati Radharani across two venues: morning ceremonies and evening kirtan at the Albert Park temple, with the abhishek, puspanjali and feast held at MSAC in the middle of the day. Free entry, all welcome.
ISKCON Melbourne honours the appearance day of its founder, Srila Prabhupada, with readings and homages, a Pushpanjali flower offering, Guru Puja and a community feast at The Timber Yard in Port Melbourne.
ISKCON Melbourne’s Janmashtami at the Albert Park temple — an all-day festival on Sat 5 Sep running through to the midnight ceremony.
Hare Krishna Melbourne marks Lord Balarama's appearance day on Friday 28 August 2026, from a 7am deity greeting to a 1pm feast. Free.
ISKCON Albert Park swings Radha and Krishna on a decorated jhulana every night from 23 to 28 August 2026, 7-8pm. Free, everyone welcome.
A free cultural program ahead of Janmastami, with kirtana, drama, dance and performances celebrating Krishna's appearance day at The Timber Yard in Port Melbourne. The main Janmastami festival itself falls on 5 September.
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