The feast of festivals bit

This is the bit where we go all-out exploring the weird, wonderful, quirky, quaint, artsy, and occasional outrageously OTT events happening right across Melbourne and Victoria. 

In Melbourne, the annual big-hitters include the Australian Open, International Comedy Festival and Formula 1® Australian Grand Prix™, as well as the ever popular Melbourne International Film Festival and Melbourne Fashion Festival. The city rocks events all year round.

Stepping out into the regions, there’s the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, Ballarat Begonia Festival, Geelong's Festival of Sails, Grampians Grape Escape, Daylesford’s Chillout Festival, Phillip Island Motorcycle Grand Prix, Port Fairy Folk Festival, aaaaaand you get the picture.

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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.
The Lume, Melbourne, Victoria

May

What's on
May is the perfect time to arm yourself with a good book or hibernate in an inspiring gallery. It's possible to do both in Melbourne and Victoria.
The Wilds, RISING, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

June

What's on
Get the soundtrack to the forthcoming winter – no blues, mind – from a number of musical events around Melbourne and Victoria in June.
Firelights Festival, Docklands, Victoria

July

What's on
Long July nights are all about the razzle dazzle in Melbourne, with lights set to shine on and off the stage, so rug up and head out into the night.
Queen Victoria Winter Night Market, Melbourne, Victoria

August

What's on
See out the winter with an array of cosy, inspiring events, including sports, musicals and fine film festivities at MIFF.
NGV International, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

September

What's on
Spring arrives with a flourish in Melbourne and Victoria, giving you plenty of opportunities to get out into the fresh air and a bit of culture, too.

Unmissable regional events

Sovereign Hill, Goldfields, Victoria

Food Fire and Light overview

What's on
Food, Fire and Light promises to be a fusion of gritty performances, unique light installations, food cooked over open flames and smoky cocktails.
Grampians Grape Escape, Halls Gap, Grampians, Victoria, Australia

Grampians Grape Escape Overview

What's on
One festival, one location, endless live music and wine tastings to the backdrop of the stunning and rugged Grampians National Park.
Clunes Booktown Festival, Daylesford and Macedon Ranges, Victoria, Australia

Clunes booktown festival overview

What's on
Crime, fiction, kid's books and classics, roaming authors and wine - it must be time for the bookfair!
Peninsula Film Festival, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria

Peninsula Film Festival overview

Travel down the coast in summer for three days of outdoor cinema at the Peninsula Film Festival.
East Gippsland Winter Festival

East Gippsland Winter Festival overview

What's on
Experience a month-long celebration of light, music, art, culture and food at the East Gippsland Winter Festival.
Queenscliff music festival, Geelong, Victoria

Queenscliff Music Festival overview

What's on
Enjoy three days of live music, great food, and family activities on the Bellarine every November.
ChillOut Festival, Daylesford, Victoria

ChillOut Festival overview

What's on
Come together with Victoria's LGBTQIA+ community at four-day event , ChillOut Festival, in the queer capital, Daylesford.
bright, high country, victoria

Bright Autumn Festival overview

See Bright transformed by colour and celebrate the season with a parade, music, art, food and more!
Comedy in the Vines, Nagambie, Victoria, Australia

Comedy in the Vines overview

What's on
Head to Nagambie in November for big laughs and delicious food and wine as Comedy in the Vines takes over Mitchelton Wines.

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Valentine's Day in Melbourne & Victoria

What's on
Melbourne's full of memorable ways to celebrate. Discover our tips for how to treat yourself and your loved one this Valentine's Day.
Falls Creek Easter Hunt, High Country, Victoria, Australia

Easter in Melbourne & Victoria

What's on
Have an egg-stra special Easter in Melbourne and Victoria. Enjoy an indulgent long weekend filled with chocolate, festivals and fun.
Omeo, Gippsland, Victoria

Mother's Day

What's on
Celebrate Mother's Day in style, with a high tea, a crafty afternoon or a cheeky prosecco or two in Melbourne & Victoria.
Morwell River Falls Reserve, Gippsland, Victoria

Father's Day

What's on
Show that special bloke in your life that he's your number one and celebrate Father's Day in Melbourne and Victoria.
oktoberfest, melbourne, victoria

Oktoberfest

What's on
Ditch the passport and grab a stein to celebrate Oktoberfest right here in Melbourne and Victoria.
Howl-o-ween Doggie Parade, Port Melbourne. Photo YASSAR, CANDELAPHOTOGRAPHY

Halloween in Melbourne & Victoria

What's on
Here's where to trick or treat yourself to spooky adventures and a wicked time on Halloween in Melbourne and beyond.
Federation Square, Melbourne, Victoria

Celebrate the festive season in Victoria

What's on
Discover the magic of Christmas in Melbourne and Victoria, as the state lights up with festive cheer.
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