Melbourne events in summer
From outdoor cinemas to international sporting events and plenty of free activities, summer in Melbourne is a time to get out and about enjoying the weather and carnival atmosphere.
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Sail Melbourne is an international Olympic Class sailing regatta. See the world's best boaters sail Melbourne.
Where: Sandringham Yacht Club
When: 14–19 December 2009
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More than 160,000 passionate cricket fans attend the historic Melbourne Cricket Ground to support Australia in the biggest Test Match in the world.
Where: MCG
When: 26–30 December 2009
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The cream of international tennis and their legion of fans congregates at Melbourne Park for the first Grand Slam of the year.
Where: Melbourne Park
When: 18–31 January 2010
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Get along to Melbourne's annual gay and lesbian arts and cultural celebration with theatre, visual arts, a pride march, carnival day and dance parties.
Where: Various venues
When: 17 January–7 February 2010
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See yachts set sail and celebrate all things nautical at Australia's largest sailing regatta.
Where: Melbourne to Geelong
When: 23–26 January 2010
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The perfect summer festival: free and on the beach. Come for the excellent bands and party atmosphere.
Where: St Kilda Foreshore
When: 6–14 February 2010
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Be enchanted by magnificent music and talented Australian soloists in relaxed parkland surrounds at these free summer concerts.
Where: Sidney Myer Music Bowl
When: February 2010
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