Melbourne
Events
From theatre and exhibitions to major sports matches, a whole world of events awaits you in Melbourne.
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Overview
A whole world of events awaits you in Melbourne. Whatever the season, the city is buzzing with theatre, exhibitions, concerts, festivals and sporting events. Drawing guests from across Australia and around the globe, Melbourne's busy events calendar is sure to excite.
Look out for these highlights through the year:
- Australian Open (late January)
- Melbourne Food and Wine Festival (to be announced)
- Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show (to be announced)
- Melbourne International Comedy Festival (to be announced)
- Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF; August)
- Melbourne Writers Festival (late August–September)
- Melbourne International Arts Festival (October)
- Melbourne Cup (second Tuesday in November)
- Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix (to be announced)
Highlights
Plays & musicals
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is playing exclusively in Melbourne's Princess Theatre.
Exhibitions
NGV Triennial 2020
Exploring some of the most globally relevant and pressing issues of our time, including isolation, representation and speculation on the future, the NGV...
Sports
Vodafone Boxing Day Test: Australia vs India
Christmas is over and it’s time for the Iconic Vodafone Boxing Day Test. There is no better place to be than the MCG on Boxing Day to watch two of the...
Sports
Australian Open
Light up your January with the first tennis Grand Slam of the year. Be there as the biggest names in the game try to start the season off with a bang.
Comedy
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Laugh, chortle, giggle and snort at everything from wry young hipsters and slapstick heroes to musical comedy and good ol’ timey cabaret stars.
Exhibitions
Rain Room
Give in to the illusion of walking through a downpour of rain without getting wet at this impressive sell-out installation art piece.
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