mini melt

Mini Melt is back at Queen Street Mall!

Get a sneak peek of Melt Festival 2026 with this free mini weekend edition.

5PM, FRI 16 OCT – Artist Showcase
A jam-packed hour of exclusive excerpts from festival shows, showcasing artists from across the program.

11:30AM, SAT 17 OCT – Build your own Bath Bomb
An afternoon of free bath bomb making workshops with our friends at Lush, take yours home or gift to someone you love.

11AM, SUN 18 OCT – Stitch, Please: The Ultimate Sewdown
Ready, Set, SEW!
Join internationally acclaimed artist Adele Varcoe as she goes head-to-head with sewing superstar Gayleen Tuckwood! In this high-speed, high-stakes, onesie making showdown, our competitors will race against the clock to create a onesie from scratch.

And make sure to stick around for an extra special surprise performance from Mad Dance House!