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What's on Melbourne | Melbourne Events Calendar

What's on in Melbourne, from events and activities to what to do today
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There are dozens of things to do in Melbourne every day. But, sometimes your life requires a little more planning, which is why we've pulled together an annual calendar of Melbourne events, so you can find something to do tomorrow, this weekend or six months from now. Here's the best of what's on in Melbourne, 365 days a year. Need more permanent inspiration? You can also discover the 50 things to do in Melbourne before you die.

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Melbourne events calendar

March events in Melbourne
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March events in Melbourne

Melbourne is known for its festivals, and March features events dedicated to fashion, food, gardens and of course, comedy.
April events in Melbourne
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April events in Melbourne

The Comedy Festival is in full swing in April, and as the weather gets cooler, indoor arts events begin to heat up.
May events in Melbourne
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May events in Melbourne

As winter begins to set in, Melbourne ups the ante on its indoor events, which include Good Beer Week and Melbourne Knowledge Week.
June events in Melbourne
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June events in Melbourne

The city is famous for its world-class culinary options, and there's no better time than winter to indulge in food and wine-tasting festivals.
July events in Melbourne
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July events in Melbourne

Melbourne combats the chilly weather with exciting events like the Gertrude Street Projection Festival and Open House Melbourne. 
August events in Melbourne
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August events in Melbourne

Rub shoulders with some of the world's sharpest minds at the Melbourne Writers Festival, and get your cinema fix at the Melbourne International Film Festival.
September events in Melbourne
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September events in Melbourne

Whether you're a footy fan or an arts-lover, there's always something exciting to experience in September.
October events in Melbourne
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October events in Melbourne

The Melbourne Festival is the major event for October, with world-class theatre, art and music taking over the city for three weeks.
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Theatre

This month on stage

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Film

The best film events in Melbourne

Melbourne's a movie loving town, which means there's always a special screening, career retrospective or movie night around the corner.

Any time of year

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The 50 best bars in Melbourne

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Nightlife

Your ultimate guide to 24-hour Melbourne

These days, you can take your pick of great restaurants at 1am, see late-night gigs and dance until 4am, then catch public transport home on the weekend. 

Melbourne must-visits

NGV International
Art

NGV International

See blockbuster exhibitions alongside an impressive permanent collection at the National Gallery of Victoria.
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Brunswick Street
Things to do

Brunswick Street

Wander along Fitzroy’s main drag for a wide range of vintage clothing stores, colourful boutiques, cafés, bars and live music venues. 
Chapel Street
Shopping

Chapel Street

Vintage treasures, local designers, international brands: you'll find it all on this southside shopping strip.
St Kilda Foreshore
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St Kilda Foreshore

Beachside eateries and close proximity to cute bars and cafés mean that this is one of the most popular spots in Melbourne.
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