Major events, What's on, Victoria, Australia

Overview

From colourful racing carnivals and Grand Slam tennis to international art exhibitions and blockbuster shows, including Moulin Rouge, 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)

Test cricket match, MCG, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Boxing Day Test overview

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.

BBC Earth Experience

What's on

Travel the natural world in an immersive exhibition which is exclusive to Melbourne. Travel 7 continents with footage from BBC Studios Seven Worlds and narration by David Attenborough.