Melbourne Events

Public Holidays

Australia’s most spectacular running event, the Kieser Great Ocean Road Running Festival, returns to Victoria’s iconic southwest coast on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th of May 2024. With nine distances and panoramic sea...

Fancy a cold beer the Australian way? Make plans to attend the renowned Good Beer Week, an event that aims to promote and encourage the appreciation of Good Beer to a broader audience. The nine-day event was designed to...

The RSPCA Million Paws Walk is a huge fundraising day for your four-legged friends when thousands of dollars are raised to support the RSPCA. On the day of the event, thousands of people usually come together all over...

The Melbourne International Singers Festival is celebrated amid public festivities. It features world-class singing, performances and an array of outstanding vocal and musical workshops – held every June and...

Oz Comic-Con welcomes fans of all ages, interests and pop obsessions with a truly immersive experience across two fun-filled days. Whether you’re a Muggle, a Marshmallow, an Earper, a Jedi or a Whovian, as long as...

The Williamstown Literary Festival (aka the Willy Lit Fest) is an event that brings together readers and writers for one of the biggest literary festivals in Victoria. The festival runs for three days and will take...

The hotly anticipated Cat Lovers Show returns to Melbourne again at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibiton Centre on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th June 2024. The Show is a veritable feline festival; containing...

The Melbourne Magic Festival is one of a kind in Australia and is easily regarded as the ultimate winter festival in Melbourne. Founded in 2008 by the Australian Institute of Magic, the festival seeks to bring together...

Every year, children are dazzled and amazed by the huge production that comes to Melbourne during winter: Disney on Ice. A huge ice skating extravaganza, each show presents some of your favourite Disney characters as...

Melbourne Documentary Film Festival is an indie festival providing support and encouragement and helping propel filmmakers onto Netflix, SBS, and ABC or getting their own limited theatrical run at the cinema through...

Metro Comic Con is taking over Melbourne Showgrounds and is the pinnacle of Australian pop culture experiences, delivering a weekend full of adventure, fun and fandom celebration. Whether you’re a fan of film, TV...

The Melbourne Career Expo is Victoria’s most comprehensive and exciting careers event. This expo encompasses all career opportunities for employment and training in the trades, corporate and professional sectors...

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...

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...

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 Australian International Airshow, also known as the Avalon Airshow, is the biggest in the southern hemisphere, attracting visitors worldwide. Held every two years, the Airshow brings together aircraft from different...