Overview

From colourful racing carnivals and Grand Slam tennis to international art exhibitions and blockbuster shows, including Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, there's always something exciting happening in Victoria.

Time your stay to catch outstanding food and wine events, jazz performances and comedy shows, surfing tournaments, and flower and garden displays – Victoria celebrates with major festivals and special events throughout the year.

Look out for these calendar highlights in Melbourne and regional Victoria:

  • Australian Open (January)
  • Melbourne International Comedy Festival (late March–April)
  • Formula 1® Australian Grand Prix™ (late March–April)
  • Rip Curl Pro surfing event at Bells Beach (April)
  • Melbourne Food & Wine Festival (March)
  • RISING (June)
  • Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix (late October)
  • Melbourne Cup Carnival (late October–November)
  • ALWAYS LIVE (November–December)

Don't miss

Harry Potter and the cursed child, Melbourne, Victoria
And Juliet, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Key events

RISING 2023 sign at Flinders Street Station, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

RISING, Victoria, Australia

RISING Festival takes over Melbourne with hundreds of colourful, thought-provoking, and downright weird, art installations from local and overseas creators.
Melbourne Cup Carnival, Flemington, Victoria

Melbourne Cup Carnival, Victoria, Australia

All the information you need to navigate Victoria's premier horse racing event, Flemington's Melbourne Cup Carnival.
Test cricket match, MCG, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Boxing Day Test

What's on
This summer, book your seat for the Boxing Day Test and catch the biggest competition on the cricket calendar at Melbourne's iconic MCG.
Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia

Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix

What's on
Be trackside for all the action when the world's best motorcycle racers descend on the famous Phillip Island grand prix circuit
Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne International Comedy Festival

What's on
Get ready for big laughs in Melbourne every April, as thousands of comedians and comedy fans descend on the city for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
Audience at an event at Melbourne Writers Festival, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne Writers Festival

What's on
Uncover writerly spaces, explore independent bookstores and and discuss novel ideas at Melbourne's biggest and boldest literary event.

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Eat and drink

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Find your flavour in Victoria, where cups runneth over with fine restaurants, eclectic cuisines, country pubs, regional produce and wineries galore.
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Art and culture

See & do
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Road trips and itineraries

See & do
Explore road trips, itineraries and walking trails. Follow our routes or pick your own path.
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Nature and wildlife

See & do
Get outside and discover abundant nature and wildlife in Victoria's desert landscapes, rugged coastlines, lush alpine outlooks and inland waterways.