Melbourne: Annual Events |
Melbourne is regarded worldwide as the premier event city in Australia, along with being the sporting capital of Australia.
Melburnians love their events, specially the events that come around every year, some dating back over 100 years.
Upcoming Annual Events
Please note: annual events that have taken place are not shown. Events that occur on a regularity (Melbourne Cup - 1st Tuesday in November) are shown.
When: Monday 26th January 2026
Address: Melbourne 3000
Australia Day is the official national day of Australia. Observed annually on 26 January, it marks the anniversary of the 1788 arrival of the First Fleet at Port Jackson in New Sou.. Show More..
When: Friday 3rd April 2026 to Monday 6th April 2026
Address: Melbourne
Easter is four-day weekend, choccy egg full of fabulous things to do.
Beginning on Easter Friday, Saturday, Sunday and ending on Easter Monday gives Aussies a four day long wee.. Show More..
When: Tuesday 3rd November 2026
Venue: Flemington Racecourse
Tuesday 3rd November 2026
Flemington Racecourse
Gates open: 9:00am
First race: 10:45am (AEST)
Melbourne Cup Race 7: 3pm (AEST)
Last race: 5:15pm (AEST)
On Tuesday 3rd No.. Show More..
Address: Melbourne 3001
Melbourne is proudly the ethnic capital of Australia (probably the world) and ex-pats celebrate their national cultures with festivals every year.
Just about every nationality i.. Show More..
When: Monday 12th January 2026 to Sunday 1st February 2026
Venue: Rod Laver Arena
The countdown to the Australian Open 2026 is on!
The start of the sporting year in Melbourne means only one thing - the Australian Open.
Monday 12th January 2026 - Sunday 1s.. Show More..
When: Thursday 5th March 2026 to Sunday 8th March 2026
Thursday 5th March 2026 - Sunday 8th March 2026 @ Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit
The FORMULA 1 QATAR AIRWAYS AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX 2026 returns to Albert Park 5-8 March, 2026.
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When: Saturday 7th March 2026 to Monday 9th March 2026
Address: Melbourne 3001
Victoria celebrates Labour Day with a public holiday on Monday 9th March 2026 giving us a long weekend.
Labour Day has its origins in the eight hour day movement which advocated.. Show More..
When: Thursday 5th March 2026 to Monday 9th March 2026
Address: Melbourne 3000
Moomba will burst to life this Labour Day Weekend (5-9 March 2026) with FREE events for all ages along the banks of Melbourne's Yarra River.
Moomba is Australia's largest free .. 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: Sunday 1st March 2026 to Tuesday 31st March 2026
Address: Melbourne 3001
If there were any doubt about Australia's leading events city, a glance at Melbourne in March would settle it - world-class events fill the calendar.
Melbourne proudly holds the.. Show More..
When: Wednesday 25th March 2026 to Sunday 19th April 2026
Address: Melbourne 3000
Wednesday 25th March 2026 - Sunday 19th April 2026
Melbourne becomes comedy capital of the UNIVERSE as we take over the city with an enormous program of stand-up comedy, cabare.. Show More..
When: Saturday 25th April 2026
Venue: Shrine of Remembrance
ANZAC Day Dawn Service takes place on Saturday 25th April 2026 - 6am.
It was 111 years ago (1915) that our brave ANZAC sons landed at Gallipoli in an event that has gone onto sh.. Show More..
When: Saturday 6th June 2026 to Monday 8th June 2026
Address: Melbourne 3001
The 2026 King's Birthday Long Weekend takes place from Saturday 6th June to Monday 8th June 2026.
A public holiday on Monday means we have three whole days to play, explore, so.. Show More..
When: Sunday 30th August 2026
Address: Melbourne 3000
Sunday 30th August 2026 marks 191 years since the city of Melbourne was founded - the day the first European settlers landed on the north bank of the Yarra River from the schooner .. Show More..
When: Saturday 26th September 2026
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground
There is no bigger day on Australia's sporting calendar than the Australian Football League Grand Final.
The Grand Final game is the culmination of 23 home and away matches 25 r.. Show More..
When: Saturday 17th October 2026
Venue: Caulfield Racecourse
Sportsbet Caulfield Cup Day
Saturday, 18 October 2026
Caulfield Racecourse
It's the 149th edition of the Caulfield Cup.
Caulfield Cup the world's richest turf handicap.. Show More..
When: Friday 16th October 2026 to Sunday 18th October 2026
Start your engines
The Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix 2025 returns to the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit on October 16-18, 2026*.
A jam-packed racing schedule that incl.. Show More..
When: Thursday 31st December 2026
Address: Melbourne 3000
2026 New Year's Eve takes place on Thursday 31st December with a HUGE number of festivities taking place throughout Melbourne and Victoria!
New Year's Eve events including parti.. Show More..
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