Ikebana Battle at Historic Beleura House
With canapés and drinks served for one hour before the performance
Experience an exciting evening of art, flowers, and friendly competition at historic Beleura House.
The highlight of the night will be an Ikebana Battle, where two teams of five ikebana artists will each create floral works independently. Once the arrangements are complete, the audience will vote to decide the winning team.
One team will feature artists from the Japan Ikebana Therapy Association, while the opposing team will be led by an ikebana artist Shoso Shimbo and his collaborators.
Before the battle begins, guests will enjoy one hour of drinks and canapés in the Pavilion, including:
Three savoury canapés
Champagne
Red and white wine
Soft drinks
At the Melbourne Ikebana Festival 2024, the Ikebana performance at Beleura and the Ikebana Battle were the two most popular events. In 2026, you can experience both highlights in one unforgettable evening.
We are honoured to welcome Dr Hamasaki and Professor Niikawa, internationally recognised leaders in Ikebana Therapy. They will personally lead the Ikebana Therapy Guide Certification Training Course — marking the first time this prestigious certification has been offered outside Japan.
We are honoured to welcome Dr Hamasaki and Professor Niikawa, internationally recognised leaders in Ikebana Therapy. They will personally lead the Ikebana Therapy Guide Certification Training Course — marking the first time this prestigious certification has been offered outside Japan.
Mr. David Limbrick, Member of Parliament for Victoria, will inaugurate the festival (to be confirmed).
Awards presentation for Wa Ikebana Award, Bridal Bouquet Award & Melbourne Ikebana Container Award - Hiroe Swen Award.
Each exhibitors (including ikebana container exhibitors) can invite up to 3 friends and family to the opening. If you are invited by an exhibitor, you don't need to book. Please contact us (wa.ikebana@gmail.com) if you would like invite 4 or more people.
The special exhibition features 10 Ikebana artists of Japan Ikebana Therapy Association traveling from Japan. All ikebana containers are for sale (Ikebana container award section only).
Free Admission.
Free event. Meet our exhibitors. No booking required.
Duration: 45 min.
Age: Primary School Year 1 - Year 6
Visit our "Book Tickets" page for the details. Tickets will be available from May 2026 to book!
Six demonstrators will create Ikebana works in 6 min. each. This event is a great introduction to Ikebana. Some of our demonstrators are members of Wa Melbourne Ikebana Festival Committee. We appreciate their hard work for this festival.
Fee: $10.
Visit our "Book Tickets" page for the details. Tickets will be available in June 2024 to book!
Learn the fundamentals of Ikebana in our beginner-friendly workshops tailored for all ages and genders.
Visit our "Book Tickets" page for the details. Tickets will be available in May 2026 to book!
Learn the fundamentals of Ikebana in our beginner-friendly workshops tailored for all ages and genders.
Visit our "Book Tickets" page for the details. Tickets will be available in May 2026 to book!
Learn the fundamentals of Ikebana in our beginner-friendly workshops tailored for all ages and genders.
Visit our "Book Tickets" page for the details. Tickets will be available in May 2026 to book!
The nation's top ceramic artists open their stalls.
Ikebana Performance by Shoso Shimbo with accompanied music by Jessica Aszodi.
Visit our "Book Tickets" page for the details. In 2024 the tickets were sold out one month before the performance.
The special exhibition features 10 Ikebana artists of Japan Ikebana Therapy Association traveling from Japan. All ikebana containers are for sale (Ikebana container award section only).
Free Admission.
This workshop is for men who are interested in flowers. Female participants are also welcome.
Visit our "Book Tickets" page for the details.
Free event. Meet our exhibitors. No booking required.
Learn the fundamentals of Ikebana in our beginner-friendly workshops tailored for all ages and genders.
Visit our "Book Tickets" page for the details.
Wa: Melbourne Ikebana Festival is pleased to host a regular conference of the International Society of Ikebana Research (bit.ly/ikebanaresearch).
Fee: $10.
Visit our "Book Tickets" page for the details.
Learn the fundamentals of Ikebana in our beginner-friendly workshops tailored for all ages and genders.
Visit our "Book Tickets" page for the details.
This workshop is conducted in Japanese only. All instructions will be provided exclusively in Japanese. It's akin to participating in an ikebana class in Japan, making it perfect for VEC Japanese students or those planning a visit to Japan. Our instructor, a native Japanese speaker with a degree in applied linguistics, will lead the session.
Visit our "Book Tickets" page for the details.
Learn the fundamentals of Ikebana in our beginner-friendly workshops tailored for all ages and genders.
Visit our "Book Tickets" page for the details.
Learn the fundamentals of Ikebana in our beginner-friendly workshops tailored for all ages and genders.
Visit our "Book Tickets" page for the details.
All welcome. Bridal Ikebana Bouquets are up for auction.
The nation's top ceramic artists open their stalls. Also an ikebana tool shop will open.
Deadline for sending requests for Hanadayori 花信 : Ikebana by Request - Online Exhibition. We plan to publish ikebana works with requests from the viewers on our website & YouTube.
