Where is the Festival being held?
The Festival is being held at the Melbourne Showgrounds.
When is the Festival?
Sat 25th October 2025: 9.30am to 5pm
Sun 26th October 2025: 9.30am to 5pm
Does my Cat Lovers Festival ticket entitle me entry into the Dog Lovers Festival?
It sure does!
To celebrate the 10th birthday of the Dog Lovers Festival in Melbourne we decided that all cat lovers, who also love dogs, could enter the Melbourne Dog Lovers Festival with the same ticket!
That’s 2 great Festivals for the price of 1.
Please note you must enter both Festivals on the same day.
How do I book a stand in the expo?
If you have a business that cat owners or lovers would love to know about, or know of a business you’d like to see at the Festival, please contact the National Sales Team at Sales@petprojects.com.au or click here to visit the Book a Stand page of the website for details.
What are the Festival opening times?
Sat 25th October 2025: 9.30am to 5pm
Sun 26th October 2025: 9.30am to 5pm
May I bring my cat?
We love all cats but an event such as this is not a suitable environment to allow visitors to bring their cats. But when you get home they will be so happy to see you, as you’ll be loaded with treats and toys for them. You’ll also know so much more about them thanks to all the expert talks and presentations! For more information regarding this policy, please click here.
Please note: It’s a fact that most cats don’t like being in big noisy places for long. Those that do are a rare breed! That said, you will find a healthy cast of beautiful cats at the Festival, just not hundreds and hundreds (unlike our Dog Lovers Festival)! We always put cat welfare first so your understanding here is much appreciated, as is your assistance in taking direction from the cat handlers at the Festival. Thanks in advance and we can’t wait to welcome you to the Festival!
How may I purchase tickets?
Tickets for the 2025 Cat Lovers Festival will go on sale closer to the event.
I have lost my email with my tickets? Can they be resent?
Yes they can! Just email tickets@lup.events for all ticket enquires and requests.
Can I change my tickets from Saturday to Sunday or vice versa?
Yes you can! Just complete this online form to update your ticket order. Or email tickets@lup.events
I have a question about ticketing, who can help?
You can submit all ticketing queries to our ticketing agency here, or email tickets@lup.events. They will respond within 72 business hours.
Where can I park & what are the public transport options?
Melbourne Showgrounds provides limited onsite parking for events. Please check the details of your event via the event calendar prior to arrival for entry gates and parking costs.
For this information including other parking locations, prices and options please click here for all the information you need on getting to the Festival.
Is there somewhere I can store my shopping?
We’ll keep your bags safe while you shop ‘til you drop!
Love shopping but have your hands full? No worries!
Take advantage of our FREE Visitor Storage* to keep your purchases safe while you continue shopping!
*Visitor Storage is available from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm for hand-carried items only (no suitcases or large trolleys). We encourage visitors to bring their own bags for carrying items home, as bags are not available for purchase.
To help ensure everyone enjoys the Festival, we kindly ask that beach trolleys remain at home or outside the pavilions.
You’ll find our FREE Visitor Storage in the Boulevard Pavilion, just behind the “I Love Cat” sign.
Is there an ATM in the venue?
There are no ATM machines at the Melbourne Showgrounds.
BYO your credit card as most exhibitors will be selling and launching an extensive range of fantastic new products and services at the event with Festival Specials and great offers exclusive to the Cat Lovers Festival!
Are there any additional costs once I’m inside the Festival?
All the features and attractions at our Festival are free upon entry.
Please note that there are limited seats and group sizes for each attraction so we recommend you arrive early as spots will be allocated on a first-in-best-dressed basis.
All Cafes, Food Pop-Ups and Food Trucks will require payment.
May I purchase cat products & services at the Festival?
Absolutely! It’s a huge cat-inspired festival with hundreds of Exhibitors showcasing and selling all the latest and greatest toys, food, treats, services for your kitty!
Click on these links to check out who the 2024 Exhibitors were. Click these links to see details on Festival Specials available and New Products launched at this event.
Where can I view the Festival Map?
The Festival Map and event timetables will be released closer to the Festival.
Can I purchase a cat at the Festival?
No, sorry, you cannot, as we are governed by the Victorian Domestic Animals Act, which states that under no circumstances are we permitted to have any cat adopted and/or sold at the event. However, all the information will be on hand to ensure you are very well informed on the best options.
Which Breeds will be showcased at the event?
We’ll let you know about all the wonderful cat breeds attending the 2025 Festival, closer to the date.
In the meantime, at the 2024 Breed Showcase, visitors were able to meet and compare a wide range of cat breeds.
The 2024 Breed Showcase had over 30 different cat breeds to meet, pat and learn more about thanks our friends at the ANCats. A list of the breeds attending will be available closer to the event.
There will also be a wide range of other breeds throughout the event, including in the Pat-A-Cat area, the WHISKAS® Adoption Zone and located on Exhibitor stands around the Festival.
Where can I view all the timetables for the 2024 Melbourne Cat Lovers Festival?
All timetables, including that for the WHISKAS® Stage, will be available closer to the event.
How can I speak to someone without fur?
For any additional enquiries not covered on the website please contact the Pet Projects International team on 1300 889 655 or email your query to info@catloversfestival.com.au
Volunteer Program
Applications for our 2025 volunteer program will open in early 2025.