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Monthly highlights
Make the most of your visit to Melbourne with our monthly guides to what's on in the city, from fantastic festivals to major events and everything in between.
What's on in January
January in Melbourne brings the Australian Open, the summer school holidays and outdoor concerts and music festivals. There are public holidays for New Year's Day on Friday 1 January and Australia Day on Tuesday 26 January 2021.
- Australian Open Tennis
- Midsumma Festival
- Melbourne Wedding and Bridal Expo
What's on in February
February in Melbourne brings lunar new year celebrations, the annual Sidney Myer free concerts with the MSO, and cultural celebrations from the Lonsdale Street Greek Festival to the Russian Festival and the Japanese Summer Festival.
What's on in March
What's on in April
What's on in May
What's on in June
What's on in July
What's on in August
What's on in September
What's on in October
What's on in November
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