Melbourne Travel Guide - Festivals & Events
January Festivals
Australian Open: many of the world’s top tennis players can be seen for two weeks during the Australian Open. Held in January, this exciting tournament is usually the first Grand Slam title of the year for the players and this adds to the excitement of the event. Visitors to this event also enjoy a beer garden, live music, interactive activities, shops and food outlets.
Australian Open: many of the world’s top tennis players can be seen for two weeks during the Australian Open. Held in January, this exciting tournament is usually the first Grand Slam title of the year for the players and this adds to the excitement of the event. Visitors to this event also enjoy a beer garden, live music, interactive activities, shops and food outlets.
March Festivals
Formula One ING Australian Grand Prix: for four days in March, engines rev as superstar Formula one drivers race around the track. Formula one events are not only for racing but also for glamour and entertainment. You will find fashion shows along with food and wine sampling.
Formula One ING Australian Grand Prix: for four days in March, engines rev as superstar Formula one drivers race around the track. Formula one events are not only for racing but also for glamour and entertainment. You will find fashion shows along with food and wine sampling.
Australian International Airshow: for five days in March, the Air show features a number of military attack aircrafts and helicopters armed with rockets and missiles. There are aerial displays, manoeuvres including rapid rolls and reversals. Aerobatic aircraft displays with twists and tumbles also feature.
Antipodes Festival Melbourne: this festival honours Melbourne’s Hellenic heritage as it focuses on promoting Australian Greek arts and culture. There are art and craft exhibitions, food stalls, dancing, music, street theatre and children’s activities. The event, held in March, attracts more than 150,000 people and you are guaranteed an enjoyable time.
Melbourne International Comedy Festival: will have you in stitches every April. You will see over 2000 comedy acts perform along with cabaret theatre, visual art exhibitions, a comedy film festival and free performances.
May Festivals
The Warrnambool Racing Carnival: this is Australia’s premier thorough-bred horse racing festival. For three days in May the city is packed with racing fans.
The Warrnambool Racing Carnival: this is Australia’s premier thorough-bred horse racing festival. For three days in May the city is packed with racing fans.
November Festivals
Wangaratta Festival of Jazz: will delight jazz lovers every November. Talented performers present jazz in a variety of styles that include contemporary and modern jazz.
Wangaratta Festival of Jazz: will delight jazz lovers every November. Talented performers present jazz in a variety of styles that include contemporary and modern jazz.
Queenscliff Music Festival: can be enjoyed by all music lovers throughout November. The festival is held at a picturesque seaside setting and will entertain the whole family.