Melbourne Events

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Experience a journey of good food and wine at Melbourne’s internationally acclaimed Good Food & Wine Festival. Sommeliers, winemakers and chefs from Australia come here to showcase their best harvests 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 one of the biggest literary festivals in Victoria. It brings together readers and writers. The festival runs for three days and will take place in the...

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

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...

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...

The Melbourne Magic Festival is unique 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...

The Finders Keepers market is a massive three-day Royal Exhibition Building event featuring over 250 independent art and design stalls. Expect to find loads of lovely local makers from Melbourne and talented favourites...

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

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...

Open House Melbourne is a free event that allows visitors to explore the city’s most historic and significant buildings, religious structures, and architectural monuments. Come and participate in this event and explore...

The Melbourne International Film Festival is one of the most popular events in Melbourne. It is held over three weeks in July and August every year. Founded in 1952, the film festival is one of the oldest in the world...

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

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, many fun FREE events are held throughout the Melbourne CBD, with a special concert...

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

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

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...

Like many other sporting events, the AFL Grand Final has become essential to Australian culture. So much so that the Friday before Grand Final Day has been declared a public holiday in Victoria. AFL Grand Final 2025...

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. Celebrating...

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...

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...

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. Thousands of people attend to...

Australia’s biggest Oktoberfest celebration returns with more beers, brats, and bountiful Bavarian bliss than you could shake a pretzel at. Grab your tickets ASAP, as capacity will be limited. They’d hate for...

While Melbourne’s list of sporting events includes internationally renowned cricket matches, football games, and tennis tournaments, the Melbourne Marathon is considered the city’s most popular marathon...