Please note that due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, all public masses have been suspended as of March 18, 2020. Please check with your...
Melbourne Events
Melbourne’s event calendar is jam-packed all year round. The different seasons bring different events, so no matter what time of year you come to Melbourne, there will always be something unique and exciting happening. If you’re looking at what’s on, the upcoming events calendar includes plenty of options including multicultural festivals, parades, sporting tournaments and cultural events.
So whether you love sports or indulging in something a little different, Melbourne offers every type of event for its millions of visitors each year.
What’s On Melbourne This Weekend & Upcoming 2020/2021 Events Calendar
Australians love watching sport and every year, the city celebrates many major sporting including the famous Australian Open, international cricket matches, the Spring Racing Carnival and the Formula One Grand Prix. The city has a number of excellent cricket and football grounds, stadiums and indoor stadiums.
Melbourne also hosts a range of festivals including food and wine festivals, music festivals and cultural and heritage festivals. Visitors, locals and culinary experts from all over the world come here to participate in the Melbourne Food and Wine festival. This popular event features award-winning vintages from some of Australia’s major wine regions.
Music lovers will be happy to know that Melbourne offers a wide choice of theatre shows, concerts and outdoor entertainment. Every year, the city celebrates the Jazz and Blues festival, the Harvest Picnic at Hanging Rock as well as country music festivals and live concerts.
If you’re wondering what’s on this weekend, just head into the city and you are sure to find a local community event, blockbuster theatre shows, art exhibit or live music concert. The event calendar changes weekly, so make sure you don’t miss out!
Please note that due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, all public masses have been suspended as of March 18, 2020. Please check with your church to see if there is an online streaming of their mass services Good...
Please note that due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, all public masses have been suspended as of March 18, 2020. Please check with your church to see if there is an online streaming of their mass services Easter...
Please note that due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, all public masses have been suspended as of March 18, 2020. Please check with your church to see if there is an online streaming of their mass services Easter...
Please note that due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, all public masses have been suspended as of March 18, 2020. Please check with your church to see if there is an online streaming of their mass services Easter...
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Shrine of Remembrance is closed. All commemorative services, education programs, tours and presentations have been cancelled until 30 April 2020 Anzac Day is an important...
The Mind, Body and Spirit Festival held biannually in Melbourne is one of the few festivals celebrated in Australia that solely focuses on health, wellness and natural therapies. The festival welcomes more than 200...
Australian’s celebrate the Queen’s Birthday with a public holiday (and long weekend) on Monday the 8th of June 2020. Even though there will be limited trading hours for some shops and businesses, there are plenty...
Melbourne Boat Show
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, Southbank, VIC11 June 2020 to 14 June 2020
The Melbourne Boat Show is the largest event for the local marine industry, with thousands of exhibitors gathering in the city to display their latest products and services every year. Some of the main products...
In light of the current global pandemic, the Melbourne Magic Festival are currently assessing their options for the 2020 event. The health of performers and audiences are their first priority. As soon as we have any...
The Finders Keepers market is a massive three-day event in Spring; featuring over 250 independent art and design stalls in the world-renowned Royal Exhibition Building in the Carlton Gardens. Expect to find loads of...
The Melbourne International Animation Festival is a forum that brings together animators from all over the world. These animation works are selected from the creme de la creme of recent and historical releases. The...
Melbourne Career Expo
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Wharf, VIC24 July 2020 to 26 July 2020
The Melbourne Career Expo is the largest and most comprehensive careers event in Australia. The event showcases career opportunities from large employers, trades to higher education in an exciting, interactive and...
Open House Melbourne
Various locations around the Melbourne CBD, Melbourne, VIC26 July 2020 to 28 July 2020
Open House Melbourne is a free event that offers a chance to explore the city’s most historic and significant buildings, religious structures and architectural monuments. The best part is you don’t have to pay any...
Run Melbourne (formerly “The Age Run Melbourne”) is a great running event that encourages participants of all ages to come forward and showcase their athletic skills. Participants of this event will enjoy...
Due to the continued evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Surf League (WSL) has postponing or cancelling all events, at all levels of competition, through the end of May. This includes the postponement of the...
In light of the announcement by the Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews, declaring Victoria in a state of emergency and on the back of the Government’s ban of non-essential gatherings of over 500 people, Good Beer Week...
As a result of ongoing developments concerning COVID-19, the 2020 Melbourne Knowledge Week event scheduled for Sunday 20-26 May 2020 has been cancelled. The organisers are working with event partners to investigate...
Seasoned collectors, interior stylists and history buffs will converge at Melbourne’s largest fair showcasing an exclusive range of antiques, jewellery, couture, arts and some of the country’s most significant and rare...
Melbourne International Film Festival
Various theatres around Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC06 August 2020 to 23 August 2020
The Melbourne International Film Festival is one of the most popular events in Melbourne and is held over three weeks around July and August every year. Founded in 1952, the film festival is one of the oldest in the...
Melbourne Home Show
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, Southbank, VIC16 August 2020 to 19 August 2020
The Melbourne Home Show (also known as the HIA Home Show) is a large exhibition relating to all things home and garden held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. The Melbourne Home Show will introduce...
National 4×4 Outdoors Show and Fishing Boat Expo
Melbourne Showgrounds, Ascot Vale, VIC21 August 2020 to 23 August 2020
The National 4×4 Outdoors Show and Fishing Boat Expo in Melbourne is a premier event that includes 4WD exhibitions, boats and caravans, as well as a special exhibition that features a vast array of fishing, BBQ and...
This year for the first time, over three consecutive nights in three key precincts, Melbourne’s iconic inner-city parks and gardens will undergo a transformation to host White Night Reimagined. One of Australia’s most...
Melbourne Fashion Week
Various Locations Around Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC28 August 2020 to 05 September 2020
Fashion models, designers and retailers gather in Melbourne every September to celebrate Melbourne Fashion Week. This event is one of a kind and includes runway shows, fashion parades, exhibitions, films and even...
Melbourne Day is an annual celebration which marks the founding of the great city of Melbourne on the 30th of August 1835. Each year, there are a number of fun FREE events held throughout the Melbourne CBD with a...
Melbourne Writers Festival
Multiple venues close to the State Library of Victoria, Melbourne, VIC30 August 2020 to 08 September 2020
The Melbourne Writers Festival is another cultural event catering for writers and readers; that includes a diverse schedule of educational programs, workshops, interactive sessions and entertainment options for all...
The Victorian Multicultural Commission has postponed its Cultural Diversity Week events due to advice on gatherings of more than 500 people in response to COVID-19. Victoria’s Multicultural Festival, which was scheduled...
The Spring Racing Carnival in Melbourne is a series of thoroughbred horse races held every year in the months of September and November. The Melbourne Cup is the premier event of the Spring Racing Carnival and is held...
Taking place over the September school holidays, the Royal Melbourne Show is celebrated over 11 wonderful days and includes everything from exciting rides and family entertainment to arts, crafts and barnyard animals...
Good Food & Wine Festival
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Wharf, VIC25 September 2020 to 27 September 2020
In light of advice from the health authorities and the evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, the Melbourne Good Food & Wine Show which was scheduled to take place at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition...
Just like the many other sporting events, the Grand Final has become an essential part of Australian culture. So much so that the Friday before Grand Final Day has been declared a public holiday in Victoria. AFL Grand...
The residents of Melbourne come together every September to celebrate the famous Melbourne Fringe Festival. This unique event welcomes more than 3400 independent artists to participate and display their finest artwork...
The Victorian Seniors Festival is an event to honour seniors in Victoria – held in October every year at various locations around the Melbourne CBD. This week-long festival includes an array of events, activities...
Melbourne International Arts Festival
Various Locations Around Melbourne, Melbourne, VICTBA- October 2020
Anytime you visit Melbourne, you can be sure to catch a festival or two and if visiting in October, visitors will get to enjoy the Melbourne International Arts Festival. The Melbourne International Arts Festival...
Oktoberfest West back for its second year is like a Carnival but with Beer! It’s just about fun and very family-friendly. The event features the biggest Munich style beer hall, authentic German beer, European street...
Wellness Walk and Research Run
Palm Lawn ant the Alexandra Gardens, Melbourne, VICTBA - October 2020
Support people with cancer by walking or running with Olivia on Sunday 6 October in Melbourne down at Alexandra Gardens. Funds raised will support cancer research breakthroughs and provide access to world-leading...
PAX Australia
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Wharf, VIC09 October 2020 to 11 October 2020
PAX Australia (Penny Arcade Expo) is a gaming event that started in the USA in 2004. The first Australian PAX event was held in 2013 and has now become the biggest gaming event in Australia with thousands of people...
While Melbourne’s list of sporting events includes internationally renowned cricket matches, football games and tennis tournaments, the Melbourne Marathon is considered the most popular marathon held in the city...
As thousands travel to Munich for Oktoberfest, Melbourne residents are treated to a huge range of events as they celebrate their own version of Oktoberfest, right in the heart of Melbourne. There are a number of...
The Carlton Italian Festa, also known as La Dolce Italia or the Lygon Street Fiesta, is a melting pot that showcases Italy’s diverse culture in Melbourne. The celebration of Italy’s culture brings together...
Fitness Show Melbourne
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Wharf, VIC24 October 2020 to 25 October 2020
The Fitness Show is on again in 2020 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Come down and discover the latest information on health, fitness and overall wellness with a number of products, services and...
Brunswick’s favourite bike festival returns to Barkly Square again on Sunday 27 October 2020, celebrating all things on two wheels. Transforming the outdoor laneway precinct, the free community event will host a charity...
Emirates Stakes Day, also known as “Family Day”, is a popular thoroughbred horse race which is held every year as part of the Spring Racing Carnival at Flemington Racecourse. Stakes Day Melbourne 2020 Date –...
Derby Day is a popular thoroughbred horse race which is held every year as part of the Spring Racing Carnival at Flemington Racecourse. Derby Day is always held on the Saturday before the Melbourne Cup, and in 2020 will...
Each year, the City of Melbourne hosts a free month-long festival in the Melbourne CBD known as the Christmas Festival which brings a little bit of magic to Melbourne for the Christmas season. There are many events and...
In the lead-up to the “race that stops the nation”, the City of Melbourne gets in on the festivities each year by hosting the Melbourne Cup Parade. This year, the procession will start on the corner of Swanston and...
Every year, Australians come together to celebrate the most popular horse race on the calendar, Melbourne Cup Day. The Melbourne Cup is the premier event of the Spring Racing Carnival and is held on the first Tuesday in...
Melbourne International Coffee Expo
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Wharf, VIC03 November 2020 to 06 November 2020
Following the announcement from Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews and the measures that will be taken by the state government to mitigate the risk of COVID-19, the decision has been made to reschedule MICE 2020. The...
Kennedy Oaks Day, also known as “Ladies Day” is a popular thoroughbred horse race which is held every year as part of the Spring Racing Carnival at Flemington Racecourse. Formerly known as ‘Crown Oaks Day’...
State Rose and Garden Show
Victoria State Rose Garden, Werribee South, VIC07 November 2020 to 08 November 2020
The Victoria State Rose Garden is the largest and best-maintained public rose garden in Australia. So make sure to stop by in November to enjoy the State Rose and Garden Show which is hosted in the gardens every year...
SEXPO is a sexuality, health and lifestyle exhibition which runs most years at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. This is an adults-only event. SEXPO aims to bring adult products out of adult stores and...
The citizens of Australia come together every year to observe Remembrance Day. This event always celebrated at the eleventh hour, on the eleventh day, of the eleventh month (11th November) remembers the of the signing...
Melbourne Music Week is a huge festival that draws fans from all over the nation. It is one of the largest celebrations of music in the country – usually held around mid-November and lasting for a week. The best...
Equitana Melbourne is a huge event which showcases the very best of equine competitions and exhibitions and will be next held in Melbourne in 2020. Originating in 1999, Equitana Melbourne is a fantastic family-friendly...
Santas Magical Kingdom
Caulfield Racecourse, Caulfield East, VIC22 November 2020 to 28 December 2020
Santa’s Magical Kingdom has really become a Christmas tradition for many families around Victoria. Now in its 8th year, this much-loved festive family event marks the start of the festive season every year. Santas...
Colour Run Melbourne is the most fun 5km run event in Australia where runners can run, skip, walk or dance their way around the course while they get flung with colour. This is an un-timed event where participants of...
The Melbourne Underground Film Festival (MUFF) is an independent festival which shows films in venues around Melbourne from new and upcoming filmmakers. The MUFF has been running since the year 2000, so 2020 will mark...
In light of the announcement by the Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews, declaring Victoria in a state of emergency and on the back of the Government’s ban of non-essential gatherings of over 500 people, Meguiars MotorEx...
Due to the unprecedented COVID-19 situation and the rapidly changing landscape, the 2020 Melbourne Dog Lovers Show which was scheduled to be held from 1 to 3 May, has been postponed until 27 to 29 November 2020. The Dog...
The AUS-X Open Melbourne is Australia’s largest Supercross and freestyle Motorcross event, and also one of the biggest events of its kind in the world. The event takes place at Marvel Stadium, with thousands of fans...
Melbourne Cat Lovers Show
Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton, VIC28 November 2020 to 29 November 2020
The hotly anticipated Cat Lovers Show returns to Melbourne again at the Royal Exhibition Building, on Saturday 30 November and Sunday 1 December. The Show is a veritable feline festival; containing everything for and...
The Big Design Market is a huge 3-day design expo which brings customers over 230 stalls of homewares, fashion, furniture and kids products. Held at the Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton Gardens, this expo is held in...
Skepticon is an annual festival that’s now held back in Melbourne each year – doubling as the national convention of the Australian Skeptics Association. This festival is a sceptics’ paradise where you can hear...
Australia’s premier competitive DanceSport event celebrates 74 years this December and graces a brand-new stage at Melbourne Park’s Margaret Court Arena. The all-new intimate setting will draw audiences closer to the...
If you are in Melbourne around Christmas time, don’t miss the most popular Christmas event known as Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight. This huge event is a massive Christmas celebration where families come...
Christmas Day is celebrated on the 25th of December and is celebrated all over the world. Christmas in Melbourne is a public holiday and is, therefore, a wonderful time to stop, reflect and spend time with family and...
Australia’s annual sports calendar is not just confined to the AFL Grand Final and Australian Open. It also includes motor racing events, marathons and international cricket matches. Certainly at the forefront of the...
Boxing Day is a massive public holiday in Australia and the best thing about being in Melbourne is that there are so many options for how to spend your day. From sporting events, cinema releases, shopping sprees or...
There are only a few events that are celebrated worldwide, with New Year’s being celebrated in every corner of the earth. Whether it’s the fireworks on the Sydney Harbour Bridge or the Ball Drop at Times Square...
New Years Day falls on the 1st of January each year, at the height of the Australian summer. It has been designated as a public holiday which allows many people to have a relaxing day off work. Even though there may be...
Every year, the citizens of Melbourne celebrate the Latin Summer Festival. This is a free event that welcomes the Latin communities and Australians to get together and enjoy the Latin culture; including music, dance and...
