Sleepless is an after dark contemporary arts festival held in the heart of Footscray over two weeks in May.

By night, Footscray becomes a playground of creativity and culture, with music echoing through alleyways and art installations adorning street corners. Explore eclectic performances in repurposed venues, from indie gigs to avant-garde theatre, while discovering interactive art exhibits that challenge and inspire. Celebrate the creativity and culture of the west with this dynamic and immersive festival of community spirit and art activation.

Our 2024 curated lineup of artists and works aims to inspire curiosity and ignite the imagination.

Sleepless 2024 Artists:

-Yeo

-Melbourne Trap Orchestra

-The Clever References

-Maria Moles

-Astra Choir

-Nick Clark

-Nocturnal Film Festival

-Leo Dale

-Goutlaw

-Carpal Tunnel

-Nat Vazer

-Lady Mohawk

-Pranav Ramjil

-DJ Small Fry

-Jonnine Standish

-Shaina Glenny

-Vinod Prasanna

-Farfaglia Artistries

-Sean O'Callahan

-Big Bao

-Blake Dearman

-Erin Adams

-Natalie Blom

Each ticket secures you your own personal E-Guide to all of the Sleepless 2024 events and installations. Get priority access to performances, artist information, workshops and community activities with your Sleepless E-Pass

Footscray's doors are open, step into a reality reimagined and find yourself Sleepless

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