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!
Latino Thumka
Ditch the chill and amp up your weekend vibes with Bollywood Club's ultimate fusion banger.
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.
Nongkrong Festival: Roots and Routes
A two-week arts festival with multiple events celebrating Australian-Indonesian culture.
Asia TOPA: Nongkrong – Sarapan
A free, all-day event of sarapan (breakfast) and performances presented by Nongkrong Festival.
Spotlight on Japanese Horror
Discover why Japanese horror has captivated popular culture for decades.
Sonik Ekologies
Step into Sonik Ekologies, an intimate listening room curated by Liquid Architecture.
Midsumma Festival
Showcasing a diverse celebration of distinguished queer arts and cultural festivities.
Ane Ta Abia
Experience a choral concert bringing together musicians from Australia and Papua New Guinea.
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.
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PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival: Fashion Forecourt
A fashion-centric social and hospitality destination.
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.