Festivals
There's always a festival going on in Melbourne, whether it's film, comedy, arts, music, food or design. Check out the current events below.
Melbourne Food and Wine Festival
A 10-day feast bringing the best-of-the-best from Australia and the world, direct to your lips.
The best Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix events in Melbourne
Map out your perfect Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix weekend in Melbourne.
Guide to Diwali in Melbourne
Find where to celebrate Diwali in Melbourne at these blockbuster festivals and events.
The ultimate guide to Melbourne's best Christmas lights and decorations
Where to see stunning Christmas trees, the best Christmas lights and more beautiful decorations.
Antipodes Festival
Street food, live performances, market stalls and cultural experiences for everyone.
Fed Square Holi: Festival of Colours
Get ready for a vibrant explosion of colours and fun at the Fed Square Holi Festival of Colours!
Where to enjoy a European-style winter in Melbourne
Embrace the chill with warming treats, pop-ups and events worthy of a Northern Hemisphere winter.
Everything you need to do in Melbourne this Christmas
Plan your festive adventures every week in the leadup to Christmas.
The best hidden Christmas events and laneway pop-ups in Melbourne
Find the best laneway street parties, free workshops, pop-up events and gigs.
What's free and what's open on the Easter long weekend
The best things to do over the Easter holidays.
Being Human Festival
Discover hidden stories at the Being Human Festival – play, create, and explore between the lines.
The best free festivals in Melbourne
The best free festivals you need to visit in Melbourne this year
The ultimate guide to Melbourne’s best Christmas events
Seek out Christmas movies, festive pop-ups, glittering decorations and more.
Christmas in the city
See the city light up with dazzling displays, festive events and activities for the whole family.
Melbourne's best outdoor events
Take the good times out into the fresh air with alfresco dining, summer events and epic pop-ups.
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Martin Grant
A major exhibition of work by Australian-born Paris-based fashion designer Martin Grant.
Making Good: Redesigning the Everyday
NGV's exhibition brings together the work of more than 50 designers.
Melbourne Art Fair
Bringing together galleries, artists and designers, the culturally curious and devoted.
Order Up: A City Fed by Many Cultures
Experience the soul of Melbourne’s hospitality scene like never before and this exhibition.