Melbourne's Top Days |
Whenever Melbourne is compared to Sydney, landmarks and weather dominate the discussion but what about the BIG days in each city.
Big events illuminate the culture behind a city -+ it's popularity and interest interstate and internationally.
Melbourne with it's strong 'sporting' culture dominates the big days with world renowned events like the Melbourne Cup Grand Final Australian Open and Australian Grand Prix.
Top Melbourne Days
Our pick of Melbourne's top days
In no particular order
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..
When: Tuesday 26th January 2027
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: Wednesday 11th November 2026
Venue: Shrine of Remembrance
11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month
11am - Wednesday 11th November 2026
Remembering 108 years ago..
Every year at 11am on 11 November - the eleventh hour of the ele.. Show More..
When: Friday 3rd April 2026
Address: Melbourne 3001
The 95th annual Good Friday Appeal on Friday 3rd April 2026, brings together the community to raise money for the Royal Children's Hospital.
The Good Friday Appeal raises funds.. 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: Sunday 6th September 2026
Address: Melbourne 3000
Sunday 6th September 2026
Time to think about Dad!
Fathers are in the spotlight on Father's Day - celebrated in Australia on the first Sunday in September each year.
It.. 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: 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..
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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