Festivals

4 – 7 May

Melbourne Writers Festival

Come celebrate stories, books and ideas with some of the best writers and thinkers in the world.

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

Discover Melbourne's best free festival line-ups, cultural celebrations and epic street parties.

The ultimate guide to RISING

Everything you need to do at RISING this year.

Until 23 Apr

Melbourne International Comedy Festival

Melbourne lights up with laughs when the Comedy Festival takes over town.

Melbourne's best outdoor events

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

Mar 2024

Moomba

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

Until 2 Apr

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival

Melbourne, it’s time to hit the city and taste the flavour.

7 – 18 Jun

RISING

A festival that you do, in a city that does it best.

What's free and what's open on the Easter long weekend

The best things to do over the Easter holidays.

Until 28 Apr

Live at the Bowl

Enjoy a festival of music, dance, community-led and family-friendly events for everyone.

7 – 23 Apr

Stuff!

Join Jon and Jero in a high-energy hour of family-friendly silly stuff.

29 – 30 Apr

South Asian Festival

Experience South Asian culture with street food, carnival rides, music, stalls, fireworks and more.

Until 23 Apr

Hannah Camilleri: Lolly Bag

A grab bag and chef's choice kind of comedy show.

Where to enjoy a white winter in Melbourne

Embrace the chill with warming treats, pop-ups and events worthy of a Northern Hemisphere winter.

1 – 25 Dec

Christmas in the city

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

19 – 20 Apr

Little Food Festival

Two days of free family-friendly activities helping kids learn about food and our food systems.

The ultimate guide to Melbourne Food and Wine Festival

Melbourne's favourite foodie festival is back in March 2023.

19 – 21 May

Buddha's Day and Multicultural Festival

Discover a mindfulness forest, a lotus sanctuary, multicultural performances and more.

Until 23 Apr

Michael Shafar: Well Worth the Chemo

Comedy and advice from a Jewish, testicular cancer survivor, lawyer-turned-comedian.

Epic events

From all-day art exhibitions to live gigs and blockbuster theatre. Find it all, only in the city.