What's on, Victoria, Australia

The play on, and on, and on bit

This is the bit where we go mega-gigantic-big and talk about EVENTS.

Our calendar is so jammed packed year-round with major exclusives there's barely time to breathe. Think the Australian Open, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, the Formula 1 and more. The list goes on and on. And on. And on.

And you know the best thing? They're all either in the CBD, or so close that coming for an event isn't just about doing one thing, it's about doing all the things. World class restaurants, arts, live music, bars, fashion and fun, fun, fun. Heading out for an adventure in the regions? There are outdoor, music, foodie and sporting events in every corner of the state.

So, come for the big bit, but stay and play for all the other bits too.

Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2024

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Melbourne in autumn

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Midsumma 2022, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Photo: Tan McCulloch

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ACMI Light exhibition, Melbourne. Photo by Emily Godfrey

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sorrento pier, mornington peninsula, victoria

6 day trips from melbourne

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Off to Melbourne for the trip of a lifetime? Don’t forget to step out of the city and experience all the fun and fabulous offerings in Victoria’s regions. You don’t need a tonne of annual leave to see some of our state’s most iconic sites.

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Lighting up Victoria

What's on

Engage your senses at amazing light exhibitions and installations in Victoria, from winter festivals to year-round performances.

Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

April

What's on

Laugh loudly in Melbourne in April for the International Comedy Festival, then roam the regions for some guaranteed good times.

May

What's on

May is the perfect time to arm yourself with a good book or hibernate in an inspiring gallery. It's possible to do both in Melbourne and Victoria.

The Wilds, RISING, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

June

What's on

Get the soundtrack to the forthcoming winter – no blues, mind – from a number of musical events around Melbourne and Victoria in June.

Firelights Festival, Docklands, Victoria

July

What's on

Long July nights are all about the razzle dazzle in Melbourne, with lights set to shine on and off the stage, so rug up and head out into the night.

Queen Victoria Winter Night Market, Melbourne, Victoria

August

What's on

See out the winter with an array of cosy, inspiring events, including sports matches, award-winning musicals and a fortnight of fine films and related festivities at MIFF.

NGV International, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

September

What's on

Spring arrives with a flourish in Melbourne and Victoria, giving you plenty of opportunities to get out into the fresh air and a bit of culture, too.

Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia

October

What's on

Put your clocks forward and kick off longer evenings in Victoria in October by heading to an art, fashion or sport event, in Melbourne and beyond.

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November

What's on

Ensure November starts off with space in your calendar because it'll fill up quickly with the unending list of events in Melbourne and Victoria.

Federation Square at Xmas, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

December

What's on

Discover the festive season in Melbourne and Victoria. Excitement builds in December for the iconic cricket Boxing Day Test at the MCG.

Australian Open, Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

January

What's on

Grand slam sports and the biggest sporting matches come to Melbourne and Victoria throughout January.

February

What's on

February is the month to get out of the city and discover regional Victoria and its exciting events.

F1 Grand Prix, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

March

What's on

Prepare to party in Melbourne in March, when temperatures cool, nights remain long and there's a distinct festive spirit thanks to some bumper events.

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