Melbourne Events & Festivals

If you love arts and culture, you will love the vibrant city of Melbourne.

A great city for shopping and fine restaurants, it is also the venue for many special events held annually.

Throughout autumn to summer Melbourne Australia holds a number of festivals, ranging from cultural and musical to sporting festivals. It's a great place to enjoy the festivities and take part in the celebrations.

Some of the major festivals in Melbourne during this time include the Food and Wine Festival, a culinary food and wine presentation where everything to do with food and wine is celebrated.

The International Comedy Festival highlights comedy entertainment and the Arts Festival celebrates theatre and arts of Victoria through artistic performances. For music fans, the Wangaratta Jazz Festival is worth seeing. It's a large blues festival showcasing many talented musicians. And of course, there is the Royal Melbourne Show, another Melbourne event eagerly anticipated by the whole family.

Other notable events include sporting tournaments like the Australian Open Tennis, Melbourne Cup Horse Race and Australian Formula One Grand Prix. There is always some sort of festival happening for tourists to enjoy the unique lifestyle of Melbourne, Victoria.

Annual festivals and events bring most people to experience Melbourne life. Why not pick up a map and do a bus or walking tour of the city. Hop on a historic tram, or do a cruise along the Yarra River and take advantage of the crisp winter weather. Experience the diverse culture and many things to do in Melbourne, Australia.