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

RISING

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

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.

YIRRAMBOI Festival
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YIRRAMBOI Festival

Hosting 400+ First Nations creatives across 180 performances and activating over 40 venues.

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.

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 Design Week

Melbourne Design Week

Celebrating Australia’s largest and leading annual design festival.

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.

Where to enjoy a white winter in Melbourne

Where to enjoy a white winter in Melbourne

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

RISING: Blockbuster

RISING: Blockbuster

The Land of the Five Rivers comes alive in Fed Square for a celebration that’s free for all ages.

Moomba

Moomba

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

Korea Festival

Korea Festival

Dive into Korea’s vibrant culture, food, and performances at Melbourne’s biggest Korean festival.

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Van Gogh
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Van Gogh

See Van Gogh reimagined with a world-first shared VR experience.

Martin Grant
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Martin Grant

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

Sikander: The Shape of Balance

Sikander: The Shape of Balance

Dark meets light, Yin meets Yang and tradition meets abstraction in works by the Indian artist.

Kimono

Kimono

This exhibition displays examples of kimonos from Japanese history.