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: 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: 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..
Where: Melbourne 3001
The 96th annual Good Friday Appeal on Friday 26th March 2027, brings together the community to raise money for the Royal Children's Hospital.
Good Friday Appeal
The Good Frida.. 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: 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: Wednesday 11th November 2026
Where: Australia
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..
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