Kick off 2026 with new friends and unforgettable experiences at DUSA OFest!
Are you new to Deakin this year? Or are you a returning student who can’t wait to launch into another year of campus life? Then make sure you check out OFest!
Hosted by the Deakin University Student Association (DUSA), OFest is on from 23 February–6 March and is jam packed with on- and off-campus social, sport and festival activities to get you settled in.
OFest is new friends, delicious food, pumping music and loads of fun activities!
Check out what’s on at OFest!
OFest is a mix of free, free with registration required and ticketed events. we recommend you register/buy ticket early, the popular events sell out fast!
Ticketed OFest events are available from 10am Wednesday 11 February for DUSA Members, with general admission tickets going on sale from 10am on Friday 13 February. If you want to get in early and get a discount on your ticket, join DUSA today.
Everything we do at DUSA goes straight back into creating the best possible student experience for you, helping you make amazing memories and lifelong friends throughout your time at Deakin!
All campuses
- DUSA ODay (Arthurs Seat): Thursday 19 February, 6am–5pm. Tickets available now.
- Mystery Bus Tour: Thursday 26 February, 5pm–12am
- Luna Park Adventure: Friday 5 March, 6–10pm
- Great Ocean Road – Surf & Kayaking Trip: Friday 27 March, 6.30am–6.30pm. Tickets available now.
Burwood
- Come & Try Sport Burwood: from Monday 23 Feb – Friday 6 March
- Monday 23 February: Table Tennis at 4–6pm, Social Run at 4.30pm
- Tuesday 24 February: Ultimate Frisbee at 3–5pm
- Wednesday 25 February: Pickleball at 11am–1pm, Badminton at 3–5pm
- Thursday 26 February: Futsal at 11am–1pm, Volleyball at 3–6pm (two sessions), Dodgeball, 6–8pm
- Friday 27 February: Basketball at 4–6pm
- Monday 2 March: Lacrosse at 12–1.30pm, AFL Nines at 4–6pm, AFL Football at 6–7.30pm, Netball at 8–9pm
- Tuesday 3 March: Cricket at 4–5.30pm
- Thursday 5 March: Hockey at 3–5pm, Pickleball at 6–8pm, Dodgeball at 6–8pm
- Friday 6 March: Tennis at 11am–1pm, Soccer at 3–4.30pm
- Market Day & Clubs Showcase: Monday 23 February and Tuesday 24 February, 11.30am–3.30pm. The last hour of these events will be a low sensory experience with low noise levels.
- Thrift Dance Party (Melbourne CBD): Tuesday 24 February, 9pm–2am
- Strike Bowling (Glen Waverley): Wednesday 25 February, 6–9pm
- Mystery Bus Tour: Thursday 26 February, 5pm–12am
- Deakin Dragons Basketball Showcase: Friday 27 February, 12.30–3pm
- Beats & Eats: Tuesday 3 March and Wednesday 4 March, 11.30am–2pm
- Roller Skating Night (Burwood): Tuesday 3 March, 5.30–7.30pm
- Road Safety & Resilience (Burwood): Wednesday 4 March, 1.30–2.30pm
- DUSA Celebrations: Chinese New Year & Lunar New Year: Wednesday 6 March, 5–8pm
Waterfront
- Market Day and Clubs Showcase: Monday 23 February, 11–2pm. The last half hour of this event will be a low sensory experience with low noise levels.
- DUSA Beach Party (Geelong CBD): Tuesday 24 February, 9pm–12am
- Beats & Eats: Wednesday 25 February and Monday 2 March, 11.30am–1.30pm
- Gutterballs & Games Night: Wednesday 25 February, 4–8pm
- Mystery Bus Tour: Thursday 26 February, 5pm–12am
- Road Safety & Resilience (Waurn Ponds): Tuesday 3 March, 1.30–2.30pm
Waurn Ponds
- DUSA Beats & Eats: Monday 23 February and Tuesday 3 March, 11.30am–1.30pm. The last half hour of these events will be a low sensory experience with low noise levels
- Market Day & Clubs Showcase: Tuesday 24 February, 11am–2pm
- DUSA Beach Party (Geelong CBD): Tuesday 24 February, 9pm–12am
- Gutterballs & Games Night: Wednesday 25 February, 4–8pm
- Road Safety & Resilience (Waurn Ponds): Tuesday 3 March, 1.30–2.30pm
- Mystery Bus Tour: Thursday 26 February, 5pm–12am
- Come & Try Sport Waurn Ponds:
- Tuesday 24 February: Pickleball at 3–5pm
- Tuesday 3 March: Touch Football at 3–5pm
- Wednesday 5 March: AFL Nines at 3–5pm
Warrnambool
- DUSA Welcome Day Lunch: Monday 23 February, 12.45–1.30pm
- Come & Try Sport Warrnambool: Wednesday 25 February: AFL Nines at 11am–1pm
- Mystery Bus Tour: Thursday 26 February, 5pm–12am
- Lawn Bowls Night: Tuesday 3 March, 6–8pm
- Market Day: Wednesday 4 March, 11.30am–1.30pm
Online (for all students)
These events are free, but registration is required. You can book online now.
- Get to know DUSA: Friday 20 February, 11am–12pm
- Get to know DUSA Sport: Friday 20 February, 12–1pm
- DUSA General Trivia Night – Online: Monday 23 February, 5–6.15pm
- DUSA Speed Friending: Friday 27 February, 4–5.15pm
- Come & Try Esport: Friday 27 February, 7–10pm
- DUSA Online Games Session: Monday 2 March, 5–6.15pm
- Mature Age Mix & Mingle: Wednesday 4 March, 5.30–6.30pm
- DUSA International Start Point: Thursday 5 & Friday 6 March, 11am–12pm OR 6–7pm (International students)
Want to know more?
You can learn more about your Student Association and see all the events for OFest on the DUSA website.
We’re very excited to welcome you to Deakin and wish you all an awesome OFest!