For exact dates and
details, please visit the individual website's provided with the
information below.
January 17 to Febuary 9:
Midsumma Festival, gay and lesbian festival featuring parades, dance
parties and performances, held at various venues
February 27 to March 2: Australian Grand Prix, held at
Albert Park.
February: Chinese New Year
Festival, major celebrations held over 2 days in Chinatown.
March 8 to March 10: Melbourne Moomba Festival,
Australia’s largest outdoor festival, featuring performances
and events, held throughout the city.
March 27 to April 20: Melbourne International Comedy Festival,
held at various venues.
March: Antipodes
Festival, festival celebrating the cultural heritage of Melbourne’s
Greek community, centred on the National Day of Greece, held at
various venues.
Mid October to early November:
Melbourne International Festival of the Arts, 17 day arts festival
featuring music, theatre, opera and dance), held at various venues.
Late September: Royal Melbourne Show,
annual country show with agricultural and farming displays, held
at the Royal Melbourne Showgrounds, Epsom Road, Ascot Vale.
Mid October to early November:
Fringe Festival, smaller arts festival commencing with a parade
and street party, held at Brunswick Street and various other venues.
November 5: Spring Racing Carnival, 6 weeks
of racing, street festivals and exhibitions and the world famous
Melbourne Cup.
October to November:
Spring Racing Carnival, 6 weeks of racing, street festivals
and exhibitions and the world famous Melbourne Cup, held at Flemington
Race Course |
