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.

RISING
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RISING

Get ready for 12 days of new art, music, and performance in Naarm/Melbourne.

Open House Melbourne Weekend

Open House Melbourne Weekend

The Open House Melbourne Weekend invites you to explore Melbourne's great examples of good design.

Melbourne International Film Festival

Melbourne International Film Festival

Melbourne International Film Festival lights up Melbourne this winter with over 250 titles.

The best Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix events in Melbourne

The best Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix events in Melbourne

Map out your perfect Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix weekend in Melbourne.

Asia Street Food Festival by the Yarra

Asia Street Food Festival by the Yarra

Experience authentic Asian street food that transports you to the vibrant streets of Asia.

Firelight Festival

Firelight Festival

Epic free winter festival with fire performers, light installations, live music and foodie feasts.

The best free festivals in Melbourne

The best free festivals in Melbourne

The best free festivals you need to visit in Melbourne this year

Melbourne's best outdoor events

Melbourne's best outdoor events

Take the good times out into the fresh air with alfresco dining, summer events and epic pop-ups.

Q-Lit Festival: Opening Gala

Q-Lit Festival: Opening Gala

A gala of queer words, voices, and stories that are changing the world.

Christmas in the city

Christmas in the city

See the city light up with dazzling displays, festive events and activities for the whole family.

Bastille Day French Festival

Bastille Day French Festival

Rendezvous at the Bastille Day French Festival and join in the joie de vivre! 

Moomba

Moomba

An annual free festival held along the banks of the Yarra River.

Where to enjoy a European-style winter in Melbourne

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.

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Martin Grant
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Martin Grant

A major exhibition of work by Australian-born Paris-based fashion designer Martin Grant.

Swagger: Gentlemen of Fashion
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Swagger: Gentlemen of Fashion

Step behind the sartorial scenes to experience the style and elegance of 18th-century gentlemen.

Cut and Composed: Collage Exhibition
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Cut and Composed: Collage Exhibition

Bringing together 46 collage artists exploring the dynamic intersection of music and visual art.

Kimono
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Kimono

This exhibition displays examples of kimonos from Japanese history.