Events and festivals in Melbourne
9 places in Melbourne, with the official website of each.
Places
Australian Open
Melbourne
Grand Slam tennis tournament. The 2027 edition is played from 10 to 31 January.
Midsumma Festival
Melbourne
LGBTQIA+ arts and culture festival in January and February. In 2027, the free Midsumma Carnival is on 17 January, and the Pride March on 31 January.
Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF)
Melbourne
Film festival in August. The 75th edition takes place from 5 to 22 August 2027.
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Melbourne
Festival with its own space at Trades Hall, Carlton. Its website announces its return in October 2027.
Melbourne Cup Carnival
Flemington
Horse racing days between late October and November. In 2026 they were on 31 October and 3, 5 and 7 November.
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Melbourne
Comedy festival with a confirmed 2027 edition and advance sales open for some shows. The homepage gives no dates.
Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix
Melbourne
Formula 1 Grand Prix. The 2027 edition is from 2 to 4 April, according to the Formula 1 calendar. Sold as grandstand, hospitality and general admission.
Boxing Day Test
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Cricket match starting on 26 December. In 2026 Australia and New Zealand play, from 26 to 30 December.
AFL en el MCG
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Australian rules football league, with a season from March to September. The MCG hosts 45 matches in rounds 1 to 16, and the 2027 fixture is already published.
More in Melbourne
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