Melbourne Events

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Run Melbourne is a great event encouraging participants of all ages to come forward and showcase their athletic skills. Participants of this event will enjoy the race, get fit and have some fun – all at the same...

The Craft & Quilt Fair is a ‘one-stop-shop’ for the craft community. Book a ‘Make & Take’ class and discover independent Australian retailers offering high-quality craft supplies, handmade products and expert...

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. Come and be a part of this event and explore...

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...

Coffee paradise beckons visitors to sample, savour and appreciate coffee at Australia’s most spirited event, the Melbourne International Coffee Expo. Held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, the...

The National 4×4 Outdoors Show in Melbourne is a premier event that includes 4WD exhibitions, boats and caravans, and a special exhibition that features a vast array of fishing, BBQ and camping equipment. With the...

The Melbourne Home Show is a large exhibition about all things home and garden held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. The Melbourne Home Show will introduce patrons to the best new products on the...

Australia’s largest celebration of speculative cinema, The Melbourne Science Fiction Film Festival, presents a line-up of local and international science-fiction and fantasy visions, reaffirming its status as a...

Affordable Art Fair showcases a curated selection of Australian and international galleries featuring a mixture of emerging and established artists. Art lovers can browse and buy artworks, have their prized pieces...

Melbourne Day is an annual celebration that marks the founding of the great city of Melbourne on the 30th of August 1835. Each year, there are many fun FREE events held throughout the Melbourne CBD, with a special...

Get ready for Australia’s biggest electric vehicle show of the year! The Melbourne EV Show is your chance to explore a fantastic showcase of the latest electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids, e-motorbikes, e-bikes...

Taking place over the September school holidays, the Melbourne Royal Show (previously known as the Royal Melbourne Show) is celebrated over 11 wonderful days and includes everything from exciting rides and family...

Just like many other sporting events, the AFL 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 Melbourne Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce (MTCC) is thrilled to announce the upcoming Melbourne Chinese Mid-Autumn Moon Festival. This annual multicultural celebration has become one of the most anticipated events in...

The residents of Melbourne come together every year to celebrate the famous Melbourne Fringe Festival. This unique event welcomes unique and talented 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 and around the state. This week-long festival includes various events...

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 become the biggest gaming event in Australia, with thousands of people...

The Melbourne Italian Festa (previously known as the Carlton Italian Festa, La Dolce Italia or the Lygon Street Fiesta) is a melting pot that showcases Italy’s diverse culture in Melbourne. The celebration of...

Walk for Olivia with the entire Olivia Newton-John Centre community to honour her life’s amazing work in Melbourne at Alexandra Gardens. Funds raised will support cancer research breakthroughs and provide access to...

Oktoberfest West 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 food, top-class live...

The Finders Keepers market is a massive three-day event that features over 270 independent art and design stalls at the Royal Exhibition Building. Expect to find loads of lovely local makers from Melbourne and talented...

The Spring Racing Carnival in Melbourne is a series of thoroughbred horse races held annually in October and November. The Melbourne Cup is the premier event of the Spring Racing Carnival and is held on the first...

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...

Planning your perfect wedding can be expensive, and your budget is essential, so they have created this special wedding expo just for you. By attending the Affordable Weddings Expo, you can have your perfect wedding day...

The week-long Melbourne International Jazz Festival week features an excellent line-up with more than 100 unique jazz performances by top artists and performers. Popular venues like The JazzLab, Chapel Off Chapel...

Australia’s BIGGEST Oktoberfest celebration is returning, with more beers, brats & bountiful Bavarian bliss than you could shake a pretzel at. Grab your tickets ASAP, as capacity will be limited & they’d...

Fashion models, designers and retailers gather in Melbourne every October to celebrate Melbourne Fashion Week. This event is one of a kind and includes runway shows, fashion parades, exhibitions, films and even...

The Box Hill Burwood Rotary 58th Annual Whitehorse Art Show will be held at The Box Hill Town Hall in October 2024. The art show provides an outlet for quality artists to display and sell their work. Whitehorse Art...

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. It is the largest and premier boat...

The Dog Lovers Show is a huge exhibition held at the Melbourne Showgrounds that celebrates all the best things about being a dog owner in Australia. There are so many things to see and do at the Dog Lovers Show, and...

Derby Day is a popular thoroughbred horse race held annually as part of the Spring Racing Carnival at Flemington Racecourse. Derby Day is always held on the Saturday before the Melbourne Cup. Derby Day Melbourne 2024...

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. Celebrate the iconic Cup and the heroes of the sport. A...

Melbourne has been hosting the famous Queer Film Festival since 1991; making it one of the oldest queer film festivals in the world and the largest in the southern hemisphere. This film event is the second-largest film...

Kennedy Oaks Day, also known as ‘Ladies Day’ is a popular thoroughbred horse race held yearly as part of the Spring Racing Carnival at Flemington Racecourse. Formerly known as ‘Kennedy Oaks Day’...

SEXPO is a sexuality, health and lifestyle exhibition that 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...

Stakes Day, also known as ‘Family Day’, is a popular thoroughbred horse race held annually as part of the Spring Racing Carnival at Flemington Racecourse. The Melbourne Cup is the premier event of the Spring...

The citizens of Australia come together every year to observe Remembrance Day. This event is always celebrated at the eleventh hour, on the eleventh day of the eleventh month (11th November), remembering the armistice...

Equitana Melbourne is a huge event showcasing the best equine competitions and exhibitions and will be next held in Melbourne in November 2024. Originating in 1999, Equitana Melbourne is a fantastic, family-friendly...

The Victoria State Rose Garden is Australia’s largest and best-maintained public rose garden. So make sure to stop by in November to enjoy the annual State Rose and Garden Show hosted in the gardens. Held during...