Overview

A whole world of events awaits you in Melbourne. Whatever the season, the city is buzzing with theatre, exhibitions, concerts, festivals and sporting events. Drawing guests from across Australia and around the globe, Melbourne's busy events calendar is sure to excite.

  • Australian Open (January)
  • Melbourne Fashion Festival (March)
  • Melbourne Food and Wine Festival (March)
  • Melbourne International Comedy Festival (late March–April)
  • Formula 1® Australian Grand Prix (late March–April)
  • Melbourne Writers Festival (May)
  • Melbourne International Film Festival (August)
  • AFL Finals Series (September)
  • T20 Cricket World Cup (October–November)
  • Melbourne Cup Carnival (late October–November)
  • Boxing Day Test (December)

Highlights

Melbourne Cup Carnival racegoers

Melbourne Cup Carnival

Horse racing
04 Nov 2023
Be part of Australia’s most loved and iconic world-class event, the Melbourne Cup Carnival. Experience this incredible event that combines sport, entertainment,...
Image showing MCG and Yarra Park, location of the 2022 Toyota AFL Grand Final

Toyota AFL Grand Final

Sports events
30 Sep 2023
The 2023 Toyota AFL Grand Final will be played in its traditional time slot of 2:30pm AEST on Saturday, September 30 at the MCG in Melbourne.Come and hear...
Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Plays & musicals
From 20 August 2023
Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes back to life onstage in 2023, remixed in a new musical mash-up extravaganza – Moulin Rouge! The Musical.
Monet's Bridge

Monet & Friends at THE LUME Melbourne

Exhibitions
02 Jun 2023
THE LUME Melbourne invites you on a spellbinding journey through the vibrant world of French Impressionism. Daring, intriguing and uplifting, much like...
The Australian company of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Plays & musicals
Now playing
J.K Rowling's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - the story continues on stage. The magic returns to Melbourne's Princess Theatre.
& Juliet Original Australian Company

& Juliet

Plays & musicals
Now playing
What if the ending we all know so well, was just the beginning? What if Juliet chose her own fate? A celebration of self-discovery and second chances,...

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Harry Potter and the cursed child, Melbourne, Victoria
And Juliet, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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Art and culture

See & do
Melbourne is home to world-class arts and cultural heritage institutions, cutting-edge design and dynamic festivals and community events.
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Eat and drink

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Melbourne is a melting pot of cultures, a fact reflected in its restaurants, cafes, bistros and bars. Feast on a dizzying spread of the world's great cuisines.
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Sport

See & do
Melbourne is sports mad. From the crack of the bat to the roar of race cars, the city hosts track and field crowd pleaser events throughout the year.
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Markets

Shopping
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