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.
Holi Festival Melbourne
Immerse yourself in Indian culture, music, dance, food and drinks at the Festival of Colours.
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
The festival that takes over the city celebrates 40 years of funny - come have a laugh.
Melbourne Food and Wine Festival
A 10-day feast bringing the best-of-the-best from Australia and the world, direct to your lips.
Everything you need to do in Melbourne this Christmas
Plan your festive adventures every week in the leadup to Christmas.
The best Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix events in Melbourne
Map out your perfect Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix weekend in Melbourne.
Festival of Veterans Arts
Enjoy this veteran-led arts festival with exhibitions, performances, workshops and family events.
PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival
Australia’s largest major fashion event celebrates 30 years of local fashion with a huge programme.
The ultimate guide to Melbourne’s best Christmas events
Seek out Christmas movies, festive pop-ups, glittering decorations and more.
Guide to Diwali in Melbourne
Find where to celebrate Diwali in Melbourne at these blockbuster festivals and events.
Melbourne CBD Holi Festival of Colours
Be covered in vibrant colours and dance to music at the Treasury Garden's Holi.
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.
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.
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.
Where to see traditional lion dance performances in Melbourne
Celebrating Lunar New Year in Melbourne? Here's where to see lion dances and dragon parades.
The best free festivals in Melbourne
The best free festivals you need to visit in Melbourne this year
Christmas in the city
See the city light up with dazzling displays, festive events and activities for the whole family.
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Order Up: A City Fed by Many Cultures
Experience the soul of Melbourne’s hospitality scene like never before and this exhibition.
Wackie Ju 'S8S' Sensory Fashion Exhibition
A sensory-fashion exhibition presented by multidisciplinary art label Wackie Ju.
Matter of Methods l Methods of Matter
This exhibition reveals the unseen, vulnerable side of creative research.
FUTURE COUNTRY: Country Road + NGV First Nations Commissions
The second iteration of the Country Road and NGV First Nations Commission initiative.