Mad March in Melbourne: Featured Events
There's really no better time than Autumn to be out and about, enjoying Melbourne.
From galleries to gigs, there's lots to see and do in March.
The Age has compiled a list of festivals, art exhibitions, concerts, literary events, musicals, and more, and it's all happening this month.
Featured Events
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Date/s: Sunday 1st March 2026 - Tuesday 31st March 2026
When: Tuesday 17th March 2026
Venue: Mission to Seafarers
After sold-out runs in 2023 2024 and 2025 Melbourne Celtic Festival returns on St Patrick's Day 2026 - and it's taking over one of the city's most atmospheric venues for a full day.. Show More..
When: Saturday 14th March 2026
Venue: Marvel Stadium
Saturday 14th March 2026 @ Marvel Stadium
Western Bulldogs v GWS
2026 TOYOTA AFL PREMIERSHIP SEASON HEADS TO MARVEL STADIUM
2026 Ticket On-Sales
10am (AEDT), Wednesd.. Show More..
When: Sunday 15th March 2026
Address: Ferres Boulevard, South Morang
City of Whittlesea Community Festival
Sunday 15 March, 11am to 5pm
Civic Centre precinct, Ferres Boulevard, South Morang
Free
Get ready for a free community event packed .. Show More..
When: Saturday 14th March 2026 to Sunday 15th March 2026
Address: Corner Oshanassy Street and Brook Street, Sunbury 3429
50 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!
Saturday 14th March 2026 + Sunday 15th March 2026
Sunbury Village Green
SunFest will return in 2026 bigger and better than ever, for our 50TH YEAR!
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When: Saturday 14th March 2026 to Sunday 15th March 2026
Saturday 14th March 2026 - Sunday 15th March 2026
Sandown Racecourse And Entertainment Centre
THE TRAIN AND HOBBY SHOW is Australia's Favourite Hobby Show. Showcasing the bes.. Show More..
When: Tuesday 17th March 2026
Address: Melbourne 3001
Tuesday 17th March 2026 - Irish brewer Guinness has created their Green List to help guide St Patrick's Day revellers to Irish Pubs to enjoy festivities with their mates.
In Aus.. Show More..
When: Friday 20th March 2026
Venue: Kings Domain
Get ready, Australia: we're leaning into one of Melbourne's great culinary superpowers in 2026.
World's Longest Lunch, presented by La Trobe Financial, is going Greek.
In 20.. Show More..
When: Friday 20th March 2026 to Saturday 21st March 2026
Plan Ahead and Embrace Ageing with Confidence.
The Ageing Well Expo returns to Melbourne in March 2026, offering individuals and families the tools and insights they need to mak.. Show More..
When: Saturday 21st March 2026
Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 21st - it's CERES Harvest Festival time!
We're throwing a big bash to say thanks to the good Earth, our awesome farmers, and the changin.. Show More..
When: Saturday 21st March 2026 to Sunday 22nd March 2026
AusFitness Expo is Australia's biggest and most exciting festival of fitness, live sport, active health and nutrition.
It's the ultimate destination for fitness lovers, sporting.. Show More..
When: Saturday 28th March 2026
Address: Melbourne 3001
Join us for #EarthHour on Saturday 28th March 2026 @ 8:30 pm (your local time) and together let's #Connect2Earth
Take time out for nature and join the world's biggest movement .. Show More..
When: Thursday 26th March 2026 to Saturday 28th March 2026
Venue: Lardner Park
Farm World is known for being one of Australia's premier agricultural and lifestyle events.
Visitors can expect a variety of activities including demonstrations of the latest in.. Show More..
When: Friday 27th March 2026 to Sunday 29th March 2026
BORDER Caravan & Camping LEISUREFEST
Wodonga Racecourse
27 - 29 March 2026
Get ready for the 2026 Border Caravan & Camping Leisurefest!
Join us from the 27 - 29 March at Wo.. Show More..
When: Saturday 21st March 2026 to Sunday 29th March 2026
Address: Melbourne 3000
Cultural Diversity Week 2026: 21 - 29 March - Culture connects us all
Every year in March, we bring Victorians together to celebrate our state's diverse and powerful multicultu.. Show More..
When: Sunday 29th March 2026
Address: Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn
We're pleased to confirm that the Glenferrie Festival will return on Sunday 29th March 2026 to coincide with Melbourne Food and Wine Festival.
Expect all the great family enter.. Show More..
When: Friday 20th March 2026 to Sunday 29th March 2026
Address: Melbourne 3000
The quintessential tradition in Melbourne's cultural calendar, the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival (MFWF) is set to make a highly anticipated return for another round of one-off d.. Show More..
When: Wednesday 25th March 2026 to Sunday 29th March 2026
Venue: Carlton Gardens
The Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show will return in 2026 from Wednesday 25th - Sunday 29th March. More than just an event, it was a vibrant celebration of creativity, .. Show More..
When: Sunday 29th March 2026
Address: Melbourne 3001
Belonging Every Day
Help create, share and grow belonging every day across Australia and build the inclusive communities you want to live in, one relationship at a time.
We .. Show More..
When: Friday 27th March 2026 to Sunday 29th March 2026
Address: Victoria 3015
A celebration of culture, flavour and community is set to energise Melbourne as the Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC) brings the 2026 Victorian Multicultural Festival to Gra.. Show More..
When: Wednesday 25th March 2026 to Sunday 19th April 2026
Address: Melbourne 3000
Wednesday 25th March 2026 - Sunday 19th April 2026
Melbourne International Comedy Festival is back and in 2026 they're celebrating 40 years of funny.
Get ready for a star-s.. Show More..
When: Saturday 6th March 2027 to Monday 8th March 2027
Venue: Ballarat Botanical Gardens
Saturday 6th March 2027 - Monday 8th March 2027
Ballarat Botanical Gardens | 10am - 5pm daily
Ballarat will be in full bloom once again as the Ballarat Begonia Festival retur.. Show More..
When: Thursday 4th March 2027 to Monday 8th March 2027
Address: Daylesford 3460
Thursday 4th March 2027 - Monday 8th March 2027 @ Daylesford
ChillOut, Australia's number one Queer Country Pride festival, is held in the gay capital of regional Victoria - Da.. Show More..
When: Monday 8th March 2027
Address: Melbourne 3001
International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future.
Monday 8th March 2027 marks 116 years s.. Show More..
When: Saturday 6th March 2027 to Monday 8th March 2027
Address: Melbourne 3001
Victoria celebrates Labour Day with a public holiday on Monday 8th March 2027 giving us a long weekend.
Labour Day has its origins in the eight hour day movement which advocated.. Show More..
When: Thursday 4th March 2027 to Monday 8th March 2027
Address: Melbourne 3000
Moomba will burst to life this Labour Day Weekend (4-8 March 2027) with FREE events for all ages along the banks of Melbourne's Yarra River.
Moomba is Australia's largest free .. Show More..
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