Top Things to Do & Major Events in Melbourne…
Melbourne is packed with attractions, all wrapped up in a vibrant atmosphere. From laid-back laneways and lush parks to grand libraries and museums, Melbourne offers diverse and fascinating attractions and events. Major events take centre stage in Melbourne throughout the year, from the Australian Open in January to the Melbourne Cup Carnival in November.
See what’s on in Melbourne. The events calendar is always packed with arts festivals, live music, exhibitions, blockbuster theatre shows, sport and activities for kids:
January
- Australian Open Tennis
- Australia Day
- Midsumma
- AFC Asian Cup
February
- Chinese New Year
- Tropfest
- Sustainable Living Festival
- White Night Melbourne
- Twenty20 International Cricket
- Lonsdale Street Festival (formerly Antipodes Festival)
- Melbourne Boat Show
March
- Moomba Festival
- Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix
- Melbourne Food and Wine Festival
- Melbourne International Coffee Expo
- Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival
- Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show
- Australian Motoring Festival
- Melbourne International Comedy Festival
- IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship
- The Herald Sun | CityLink Run for the Kids
- Melbourne Queer Film Festival
April
- Next Wave Festival (2016)
- Anzac Day
May
- Good Beer Week
- Human Rights Arts & Film Festival
- St Kilda Film Festival
- Melbourne International Jazz Festival
June
- Good Food and Wine Show
- Melbourne Bride Wedding Expo
- Mind Body Spirit Festival
- Melbourne International Animation Festival
July
- The Age Run Melbourne
- Melbourne International Film Festival
- Open House Melbourne
August
- Melbourne Writers Festival
- Herald Sun Home Show
- National 4×4 & Outdoors Show and Fishing & Boating Expo
- Melbourne Day
September
- Melbourne Spring Fashion Week
- Mexican festival
- Royal Melbourne Show
- Melbourne Fringe Festival
- AFL Grand Final
October
- Docklands Arts and Laughs Festival
- Victorian Seniors Festival
- Melbourne Festival
- Melbourne Marathon
November
- Melbourne Cup Carnival
- Melbourne Music Week
- Mind Body Spirit Festival
- Melbourne Awards
- Melbourne Knowledge Week
- Remembrance Day
December
- The Big Design Market
- Christmas Festival
- Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight
- Cricket: Boxing Day Test
- New Year’s Eve
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