The always buzzing bit

From colourful racing carnivals and Grand Slam tennis to international art exhibitions and blockbuster shows,there's always something exciting happening in Victoria.

Time your stay to catch outstanding food and wine events, jazz performances and comedy shows, surfing tournaments, and flower and garden displays – Victoria celebrates with major festivals and special events throughout the year.

Look out for these calendar highlights in Melbourne and regional Victoria:

  • Australian Open (January)
  • Melbourne International Comedy Festival (late March–April)
  • Formula 1® Australian Grand Prix™ (late March–April)
  • Rip Curl Pro surfing event at Bells Beach (April)
  • Melbourne Food & Wine Festival (March)
  • RISING (June)
  • Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix (late October)
  • Melbourne Cup Carnival (late October–November)
  • ALWAYS LIVE (November–December)

Key events

Australian Open, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Australian Open overview

Events
Head to Melbourne, Australia's sporting events capital, playing host to some of the world's best including the Australian Open Tennis championship.
RISING 2023 sign at Flinders Street Station, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

RISING Melbourne overview

RISING Festival takes over Melbourne with hundreds of colourful, thought-provoking, and downright weird, art installations from local and overseas creators.
Audience at an event at Melbourne Writers Festival, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne Writers Festival overview

What's on
Uncover writerly spaces, explore independent bookstores and and discuss novel ideas at Melbourne's biggest and boldest literary event.

Don't miss

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What's on

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Find your flavour in Victoria, where cups runneth over with fine restaurants, eclectic cuisines, country pubs, regional produce and wineries galore.
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Art and culture

See & do
Brimming with theatres and music venues, comedy clubs, museums and galleries, Victoria is a region in love with the arts. Discover it for yourself.
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Multicultural events

What's on
Victoria's a microcosm of all the world's cultures: plan your trip around our diverse calendar of multicultural events and celebrations.