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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
Things to do in Melbourne in March, from free events to exhibitions and places to visit.
What's on in April
Things to do in Melbourne in April, from free events to exhibitions and places to visit.
What's on in May
Things to do in Melbourne in May, from free events to exhibitions and places to visit.
What's on in June
Things to do in Melbourne in June, from free events to exhibitions and places to visit.
What's on in July
Discover things to do in July, from free events to exhibitions, attractions and places to visit.
What's on in August
Discover things to do in August, from free events to exhibitions, attractions and places to visit.
What's on in September
Things to do in Melbourne in September, from free events to exhibitions and places to visit.
What's on in October
Things to do in Melbourne in October, from free events to exhibitions and places to visit.
What's on in November
Things to do in Melbourne in November, from free events to exhibitions and places to visit.
What's on in December
Things to do in Melbourne in December, from free events to exhibitions and places to visit.
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