Melbourne
Events
Melbourne Cricket Ground. Photo: SDP Photography, courtesy the MCC.
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 Film Festival (MIFF; August)
- Melbourne Writers Festival (late August–September)
- Melbourne Cup (first Tuesday in November)
- Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix (late November)
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Highlights
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Plays & musicals
Now playing
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.
Disney: The Magic of Animation
Exhibitions
Until 17 Oct 2021
Discover the creativity and innovation of almost 100 years of Disney Animation in ACMI's latest Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition. Shown in Australia...
Treasures of the Natural World
Exhibitions
Until 16 Jan 2022
The world’s biggest, rarest, oldest and most fascinating treasures are landing at Melbourne Museum, all the way from London, for the whole family to enjoy...
French Impressionism from The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Exhibitions
Until 03 Oct 2021
In an international exclusive, the National Gallery of Victoria presents a major exhibition of more than 100 masterworks of French Impressionism in partnership...
Melbourne Cup Carnival
Horse racing
30 Oct - 06 Nov 2021
Be part of Australia’s most loved and iconic world-class event, the Melbourne Cup Carnival. Experience this incredible event that combines sport, entertainment,...
2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
Sports
Until 24 Sep 2021
Grab your scarf and beanie and get down to an AFL game, where hot pies, cold drinks and plenty of noise awaits.
Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix
Motor sport
Dates TBC
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.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Plays & musicals
From 13 August
Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes to life onstage in 2021, remixed in a new musical mash-up extravaganza – Moulin Rouge! The Musical.
Vodafone Ashes Series | Boxing Day Test
Sports
26 - 30 Dec 2021
Don't miss the most treasured contest on the cricket calendar – the Ashes. In the 145th year of cricket's fiercest rivalry, Australia and England will...
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