Melbourne Events

Check Out The Must-See Melbourne Events

Melbourne is famous for being an "Events City". We have a strong sporting tradition and there's always something to check out while you're visiting. Here's a few of Melbourne's annual events. To find out more just ask the friendly reception staff at Drummond Serviced Apartments Melbourne Accommodation!

Summer (December to February)

Carols by Candlelight (December)
Melbourne Boxing Day Cricket Test Match (December 26)
New Year's Eve Party at Southbank (December 31)
Australian Open Tennis (January)
Australia Day celebrations at Albert Park (January 26)
St. Kilda Festival (February)
Midsumma Gay & Lesbian Festival (February)

Autumn (March to May)

Australian Grand Prix (March)
Melbourne Fashion Festival (March)
Melbourne Moomba Waterfest (March)
The Melbourne Food & Wine Festival (March – April)
Melbourne International Comedy Festival (March – April)
The Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show (April)
Melbourne Festival of Beers (April)
Anzac Day Dawn Service – plus Anzac Day footy match! (April 25)

Winter (June to August)

Melbourne International Jazz Festival (May)
Melbourne International Animation Festival (June)
Melbourne International Film Festival (July – August)

Spring (September to November)

The Age Writers' Festival (August)
AFL Grand Finals (September)
Royal Melbourne Show (September)
Melbourne Fringe Festival (September – October)
Lygon Street Festival (October)
Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island (October)
Spring Racing Carnival (including The Melbourne Cup) (October – November)
Melbourne Festival – formerly the Melbourne International Arts Festival (October – November)
Johnston Street Latin Festival (November)

Australian Open

MCG - Melbourne Cricket Ground

Melbourne Food & Wine Festival

If there are additional events you'd like us to add to this list, please contact us and let us know!