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.
Where: 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: 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..
Venue: Melbourne Showgrounds
This year the Melbourne Royal Show will be like no other with great family fun and farm experiences by day and a feast of fabulous food and entertainment by night.
Melbourne Roy.. Show More..
When: Saturday 17th October 2026
Venue: Caulfield Racecourse
Tickets: Ticketek
Some years are special. This one is once in a lifetime.
The Sportsbet Caulfield Cup marks its 150th running in 2026, a milestone that promises to make an already iconic race day.. Show More..
When: Thursday 22nd October 2026 to Sunday 25th October 2026
Tickets: Ticketmaster Australia
Start your engines for the last time in Victoria.
Join us as Phillip Island roars to life this October as the fastest sport on two-wheels returns to the holy grail of racetrack.. Show More..
When: Thursday 31st December 2026
Where: 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..
Where: Australia
The next gazetted public holiday for Australia Day on Tuesday 26th January 2027.
Australia Day is the official national day of Australia.
Observed annually on 26 January, i.. Show More..
Venue: Rod Laver Arena
Tickets: Ticketmaster Australia
The countdown to the Australian Open 2027 is on!
The start of the sporting year in Melbourne means only one thing - the Australian Open.
Australian Open
Monday 11th January.. Show More..
When: Saturday 6th March 2027 to Monday 8th March 2027
Where: 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
Where: 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..
When: Wednesday 17th March 2027
Where: Melbourne 3001
Wednesday 17th March 2027 - A guide for St Patrick's Day revellers to Irish Pubs to enjoy festivities with their mates.
In Australia, thousands of people of Irish descent or who.. Show More..
When: Monday 1st March 2027 to Wednesday 31st March 2027
Where: 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: Thursday 1st April 2027 to Sunday 4th April 2027
The 2027 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix is the third race of the 2027 season unlike previous years when Melbourne was the season opener.
While the date is TBD, it is expected i.. Show More..
When: Wednesday 24th March 2027 to Sunday 18th April 2027
Where: Melbourne 3000
Wednesday 24th March 2027 - Sunday 18th April 2027 - TBC
Melbourne International Comedy Festival is back and in 2027 they're celebrating 41 years of hysterically funny.
Get .. Show More..
When: Sunday 25th April 2027
Venue: Shrine of Remembrance
ANZAC Day Dawn Service takes place on Sunday 25th April 2027 - 6am.
It was 112 years ago (1915) that our brave ANZAC sons landed at Gallipoli in an event that has gone onto shap.. Show More..
When: Saturday 12th June 2027 to Monday 14th June 2027
Where: Melbourne 3001
The 2027 King's Birthday Long Weekend takes place from Saturday 12th June to Monday 14th June 2027.
A public holiday on Monday means we have three whole days to play, explore, .. Show More..
Where: Melbourne 3000
Celebrate 2027 Melbourne Day — 192 years of marvellous
Melbourne Day
Team up, Melbourne — be proud.
Monday 30th August 2027 marks 192 years since the day the first Europ.. Show More..
Venue: Flemington Racecourse
Tickets: Ticketmaster Australia
On Tuesday 3rd November 2026 all eyes will be on "the race that stops the nation", the $10 million Melbourne Cup.
Melbourne Cup Day
Tuesday 3rd November 2026
Flemington Racec.. Show More..
When: Friday 26th March 2027 to Monday 29th March 2027
Where: 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..
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