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 (February)
- Melbourne Fashion Festival (March)
- Melbourne Food and Wine Festival (March)
- Melbourne International Comedy Festival (late March–April)
- Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show (to be announced)
- Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF; August)
- Melbourne Writers Festival (late August–September)
- Melbourne Cup (first Tuesday in November)
- Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix (late November)
Highlights
Exhibitions
NGV Triennial 2020
Until 18 Apr 2021
Exploring some of the most globally relevant and pressing issues of our time, including isolation, representation and speculation on the future, the NGV...
Motor sport
Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix
18 - 21 Nov 2021
Get the motor running and enjoy a long weekend of F1 action on and off the track including motor shows, air displays and of course, the big race.
Art & exhibitions
RISING
26 May - 06 Jun 2021
RISING is Melbourne’s major festival of the night — a surge of art, music and ceremony in the heart of Melbourne.Ambitious in scale and impact, RISING...
Exhibitions
The Story of the Moving Image
Until 17 Mar 2022
Journey through the past, present and future of the moving image through interactive experiences, digital innovation and captivating stories in this unforgettable...
Design
Melbourne Fashion Festival
11 - 20 Mar 2021
The Melbourne Fashion Festival is an annual celebration of fashion, arts, ideas and creative endeavour for everyone to enjoy. The Festival presents world-class...
Plays & musicals
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
13 Aug 2021
Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes to life onstage in 2021, remixed in a new musical mash-up extravaganza – Moulin Rouge! The Musical.
Sports
Ampol State of Origin - Game I
09 Jun 2021
The Ampol State of Origin is back – kicking off Wednesday 9 June. Opening the series with a return to the MCG, Game II will then head to Suncorp Stadium...
Plays & musicals
Come From Away
03 Mar 2021
The Tony® and Olivier Award winning musical Come From Away tells the remarkable true story of thousands of stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland,...
Plays & musicals
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
From 25 February
J.K Rowling's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - the story continues on stage. The magic returns to Melbourne's Princess Theatre in 2021.
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