Arts and culture events
Victoria is famous for its busy events calendar, and hosts regular celebrations of the vibrant local, national and international arts and culture scene. Laugh non-stop at the annual comedy festival, binge on new, old and avant garde new films at annual festivals and arthouse cinemas, or enjoy a concert performance by a jazz great or an acclaimed symphony orchestra.
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Midsumma is Melbourne's premier gay and lesbian arts and culture festival, featuring performance, visual arts, cabaret, bands, film, fashion, sport and family events.
Where: Abbotsford
When: 18 January–8 February 2009
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In March, Melbourne becomes the world capital of high fashion. The L'Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival is Australian fashion's public showcase.
Where: Various venues, Melbourne
When: 15–22 March 2009
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Rock along to the rhythm and views at this coastal music extravaganza. Welcome winter with jazz and blues, hip hop, classical and gospel performances.
Where: Apollo Bay
When: 27–29 March 2009
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Laugh out loud at the cream of Australian and international comics at Australia's largest annual festival.
Where: Various venues, Melbourne
When: 1–26 April 2009
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This year's festival is a true celebration of the riches of jazz, including six world-premieres and ten Australian premieres.
When: 26 April – 2 May 2009
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Melbourne Winter Masterpieces brings Salvador Dalí: Liquid Desire to NGV International and A Day in Pompeii to Melbourne Museum.
Where: NGV International and Melbourne Museum
When: 13 June – 25 October 2009
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The Melbourne Art Fair is the premier trade fair for the exposition of contemporary visual art in the Asia Pacific Region.
Where: Royal Exhibition Building
When: 4–8 August 2010
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An annual showcase of the widest possible range of outstanding film making from Australia and around the world.
Where: Various venues, Melbourne
When: 24 July–9 August 2009
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Showcasing virtual international design projects, new works, workshops, exhibitions and open studios.
Where: Craft Victoria, Melbourne
When: 1 August – 12 September 2009
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Readers, writers, books, ideas – The Melbourne Writers' Festival is a fantastic opportunity to learn from and meet writers of all genres.
Where: Various venues, Melbourne
When: 21–30 August 2009
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Catch innovative performances across all art forms including theatre, dance, comedy and visual arts at this unique city festival.
Where: Various venues, Melbourne
When: 23 September–11 October 2009
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See the cream of Australian and international theatre, dance, visual arts, opera and music over 17 days.
Where: Various venues, Melbourne
When: 9–25 October 2009
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Catch high profiled Australian performers and international guests for world class performances of all styles of jazz and blues.
Where: Various venues, Wangaratta
When: 30 October–3 November 2009
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Head to this picturesque coastal town for a fun festival featuring more than 200 performances over three days.
Where: Various venues, Queenscliff
When: 28–30 November 2009
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