What’s on in Melbourne?Find out what's on in Melbourne - a lot! It is this variety that makes it the vibrant and high spirited place it is known to be. I’ve summed up some highlights of what’s on in Melbourne over the year. Whether you are interested in the Arts, Sport, Exhibitions or Festival, you won't be short of what to do in Melbourne. If you are about on a weekend, you are bound to stumble across a festival or event of one sort or another. But here is an account of the main Melbourne events that are not to be missed.
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is listed separately. Melbourne events for January:Till February: Suzuki Night Market -An insider tip for Melbourne summer. It’s about quirky wares, world food, bars, world bands and great fun! - where the weird and wonderful come out at night! At Queen Victoria Markets MelbourneAustralian Open Tennis Championships – Melbourne Park is host for the world’s top tennis players in this first international Grand Slam event of the year: Melbourne Tennis. January 26, Australian Day – Community events in many locations and municipalities celebrating Australia. There are fireworks along the Yarra. What's on in Melbourne in February:Chinese New Year Festival – a very popular event with traditional and contemporary Chinese cultural activities, festivities, dances and Chinese Opera. Stalls of culinary delights, arts and crafts, Chinese chess competitions, lion dances, dragon parades, calligraphy and children's events. Chinatown, Little Bourke St.Sony Tropfest – at Sidney Myer Music Bowl, showing the work of Australia's most talented filmmakers, whose films have been selected for the festival: Tropfest Superbike World Championships – at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, with the best competition of the world racing for the world title: Phillip Island Circuit February - March, Melbourne Food & Wine Festival – a must for local and international food and wine lovers, including over 150 events, classes, lunches and more: Melbourne Food & Wine Festival. Melbourne events for March:Moomba Waterfest – Australia’s largest free community festival celebrating the spirit of Melbourne. There is the Moomba Parade, the madness of the Birdman Rally, the excitement of the nightly Fire show on the Yarra, or the thrills of the Moomba Carnival and adaily program of performances.Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix – racing extravaganza, glamour and entertainment around Albert Park Lake, which despite local protest is being endured by many and enjoyed by the racing fans around the globe. Melbourne Grand Prix Melbourne Fashion Festival - a week of fashion, shows, famous faces, exhibitions, business events & parties - Australia's largest fashion event: Melbourne Fashion Festival. Rip Curl Pro - at Bells beach. Surfing Victoria's hightlight - stop #2 of the international professional surfing world tour. An event of iconic status at Victoria's stunning southern ocean coastline. March - April, Melbourne International Comedy Festival - one of the three largest comedy festivals in the world, alongside similar events in Edinburgh and Montreal with an enormous program of stand-up comedy, cabaret, theatre, street performance, film, television, radio and visual arts - very popular: Melbourne Comedy Festival March - September, AFL – Australian Football League season of 16 teams from around Australia, qualifying for the Finals the Grand Final in September. AFL is the most visited sport in Melbourne, supported and celebrated by many. There is never a shortage of what to do in Melbourne in Autumn. Autumn is renown for being the festival season for Melbourne. What to do in Melbourne in April:Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show at the Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton. It has the reputation of being the biggest and best annual garden show in the Southern Hemisphere: Melbourne Flower and Garden ShowWhat's on in Melbourne in May:Melbourne Jazz Festival - a popular six day music festival with the best international and Australian jazz - some free events, concerts, workshops and a celebration of music around the city: Melbourne JazzMelbourne events for July:Melbourne International Film Festival - the most significant film event in Australia. Documentaries, experimental films, and forums with local and international film makers: Melbourne Film Festival.What's on in Melbourne in August:Melbourne Writers Festival - with top national and international writers, in discussions, book readings and master classes. Melbourne Writers Festival.Melbourne events for September:Melbourne Spring Fashion Week - the most significant public fashion event for Melbourne, Australia’s fashion capital, showcasing the latest looks for spring and summer. There will be runway shows and eclectic events at various retailers, boutiques, laneways, bars and venues, showcasing Melbourne's most innovative and cutting edge designers.AFL parade & Grand Final – let me tell you, not just an event for Football enthusiasts but an opportunity to experience the spirit of play and celebration of a city involved in a game. What to do in Melbourne in October:Melbourne International Arts Festival - one of Australia's leading international arts festivals with an outstanding reputation for presenting unique international and Australian events in the fields of dance, theatre, music, visual arts, multimedia. There will also be free outdoor events all around the city: Melbourne Arts Festival.October - November, Spring Racing Carnival - race meetings, fashion,parties and breakfasts celebrating Victoria's horse racing spirit. Melbourne events for November:First Tuesday in November, Melbourne Cup Day – this is the highlight of 6 weeks of Victoria’s spring Racing Carnival. It is an opportunity for glamour, fashion and partying. The nation stops at this event – and Melburnians take off to the races.
What's on in Melbourne in December:Christmas Lights Melbourne – visit the CBD decorated with original stylish Christmas Decorations. There is also an original Australian Christmas story displayed in the Myers shopwindows in Bourke Street. They are very popular and often people queue up for them along the street.December 24, Carols by Candlelight in the Sidney Myer Music bowl. You need to book for this free event, which has become a Melbourne institution, or watch it telecast live throughout the state. December 31, New Year’s Eve Celebrations – the largest free public celebration in Melbourne: entertainment, events throughout the city and midnight fireworks. This is by no means a comprehensive list of what to do in Melbourne. The spirit of Melbourne comes to live in its many community events, bars and live performances, which are too numerous to be listed here.
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