Overview

Life's worth celebrating in Victoria. A packed calendar of food and wine, sport, art, lifestyle and multicultural events means you'll find a party to join in every corner of the state, whenever you chose to visit. Raise a glass to toast new friends and be sure to share your favourite discoveries. After all, the more the merrier.

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People immersed in THE LUME Melbourne's Connection experience

THE LUME Melbourne

Exhibitions
Until 29 Oct 2023
Connection features over 650 artworks from more than 110 visual and musical artists, representing the largest experience of First Peoples’ art ever assembled...
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Architecture Commission: Temple of Boom

Exhibitions
Until 26 Oct 2023
An evocative reimagining of The Parthenon on the Acropolis in Athens, Adam Newman and Kelvin Tsang’s Temple of Boom is the NGV Architecture Commission...
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Chadstone - The Fashion Capital

Shopping & fashion
Chadstone - The Fashion Capital is Australia's premier retail, lifestyle and hospitality destination for local and international visitors. An all-encompassing...
Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Image: Roberto Seba

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

Parks & gardens
Relax in Melbourne's favourite green space: Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - or see unique Australian landscapes at Cranbourne.
Midsumma 2022, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Photo: Tan McCulloch

LGBTQIA+ Melbourne

See & do
Inclusive and diverse, Melbourne has a long-standing and active LGBTQIA+ community, and hosts plenty of queer-friendly parties through the year.

Calendar

Victoria's calendar is jam-packed with festivals, celebrations, arts and sports events all year round.
Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia

October

What's on
Put your clocks forward and kick off longer evenings in Victoria in October by heading to an art, fashion or sport event, in Melbourne and beyond.
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November

What's on
Ensure November starts off with space in your calendar because it'll fill up quickly with the unending list of events in Melbourne and Victoria.
Federation Square at Xmas, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

December

What's on
Discover the festive season in Melbourne and Victoria. Excitement builds in December for the iconic cricket Boxing Day Test at the MCG.
Australian Open, Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

January

What's on
Grand slam sports and the biggest sporting matches come to Melbourne and Victoria throughout January.
Djaara lights, Goldfields, Victoria

February

What's on
February is the month to get out of the city and discover regional Victoria and its exciting events.
F1 Grand Prix, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

March

What's on
Prepare to party in Melbourne in March, when temperatures cool, nights remain long and there's a distinct festive spirit thanks to some bumper events.
Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

April

What's on
Laugh loudly in Melbourne in April for the International Comedy Festival, then roam the regions for some guaranteed good times.

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Exterior of the Royal Exhibition Building in the Carlton Gardens, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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Start the morning on a high and end the night right. See, eat and drink in the best of Melbourne in just twenty-four hours.
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