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 International Comedy Festival
Get ready to giggle at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival!
Club 4A: Night Vision
Sydney’s celebrated Club 4A descends on Melbourne for one special night of performances.
YIRRAMBOI Festival
Hosting 400+ First Nations creatives across 180 performances and activating over 40 venues.
The best free festivals in Melbourne
The best free festivals you need to visit in Melbourne this year
PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival
An annual celebration of fashion with world-class runways and much more.
Melbourne's best outdoor events
Take the good times out into the fresh air with alfresco dining, summer events and epic pop-ups.
Open Air at the Square
As the weather warms up, enjoy accessible, all-ages live music and outdoor cinema at Fed Square.
What's free and what's open on the Easter long weekend
The best things to do over the Easter holidays.
Christmas in the city
See the city light up with dazzling displays, festive events and activities for the whole family.
Where to enjoy a white winter in Melbourne
Embrace the chill with warming treats, pop-ups and events worthy of a Northern Hemisphere winter.
PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival: Fashion Forecourt
A fashion-centric social and hospitality destination.
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Martin Grant
A major exhibition of work by Australian-born Paris-based fashion designer Martin Grant.
NGV Architecture Commission: Home Truth by Breathe
The NGV's 2024 Architecture Commission is designed by architecture and design studio Breathe.
Past, Present and Future Threads 10 Years of NXK
A landmark exhibition by Melbourne designer and artist Nixi Killick.