Melbourne City Events Guide

Love books? Join Melbourne's bibliophiles at the city's largest weekly book market in The Atrium at Fed Square. Held each Saturday from 11am to 5pm the market continues Melbourne's fine..

Melbourne Art Fair 2012, Australia's premier fair and public exposition of contemporary art, returns to the World Heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building from 1 - 5 August 2012...

Spoil Me Afternoon Tea admission includes a glass of sparkling wine on arrival and the following delicious items served to your table on a three tiered stand:- an assortment of ribbon..

*Date subject to FOM confirmation.There's nothing as exciting as a Formula 1™ race. It has the power to stop traffic in Asia, make America sit up and take notice and rouse Europe from..

The Australian International Motor Show (AIMS) is an annual auto show held biennially between Melbourne and Sydney. Both cities have a long running history of motor shows. Melbourne held..

Ace Girls, Melbourne's lesbian tennis training team will help you get fit, improve your tennis, meet people and have fun. Women of all ages and tennis standards can participate in the..

ANZAC Day, one of the most celebrated days in history commemorates and remembers those who fought for us in the Great War. Each year there is a dawn service and a march to honour those men..

Art Melbourne, Melbourne's Affordable Art Fair attracts over 14,000 visitors annually with the purpose of buying art. Featuring work that is both collectable and affordable, the show is one..

No one would doubt Australia's future is in China, but the reverse, it seems, is also true: China's future is in Australia. China's rapidly growing consumer markets create enormous..

Don't miss the spectacular crescendo of 23 weeks of fantastic competition in the 2012 AFL Finals Series. From March to September Australian Rules Football (AFL) teams fight it out to make..

Summer in Australia is tennis. Balmy nights, superstar tennis players, colourful fans and unpredictable matches that cause some to weep in sorrow and others to shed tears of jubilation...

A colourful cultural evening is being organised to celebrate the Bangla New Year (Bengali era 1419) in Melbourne. SHUROLOK, a prominent community cultural group based in Melbourne, will..

The Building & Home Improvement Expo is Australia's number one building and renovating Expo, supported by the Master Builders' Association of Australia. Promising an inspiring array of..

Every Monday, Comedy@Spleen is the city's free weekly comedy hotspot, with a packed room every week. With drop-in guests like Jimeoin, Adam Hills, Wil Anderson, Josh Thomas, Charlie..

Coonawarra is hitting the road again! Get up close and personal with your favourite Coonawarra winemakers during the 2012 Annual Coonawarra Wine Tasting Roadshow.Coming to the Melbourne..

The Craft and Sewing Show is the ultimate craft marketplace! Over four days of fun you can indulge your creative passions, feast your eyes on displays of craftworks by experts in the field..

A vibrant market on Waterfront City/New Quay Promenade overlooking the water at Docklands. Held every Sunday, the market is a perfect complement to the restaurants and shops of Melbourne's..

Celebrate the beautiful, fresh, seasonal produce of Queen Victoria Market. At the Electrolux Cooking School, chefs, cookery authors and culinary professionals from Victoria and interstate..

Join in a 30-minute laughter session at Federation Square at 11:00am on the 1st Sunday of each month. Laughter Clubs come together for a session and people laugh for no reason without..

Meet the brewers. Enjoy their beer.The idea is simple but there's nothing 'simple' about the boutique beers featured in the Fed Square Microbreweries Showcase. Learn more about the..

Celebrate Melbourne's love affair with good food, top wines, tempting chocolates, delectable cheeses, and of course, great coffee! Discover flavour and inspiration as you lose yourself in..

An inspiring and uplifting concert by resident harpist Michael Johnson, presenting music composed in the Gardens. This small and personal concert takes place every Tuesday from Spring..

Victorian householders and businesses are set to be offered the keys to creating a new era of sustainability. With over 100 exhibitors and growing daily, showcasing products and services..

L'Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival is the largest and most successful consumer fashion event in Australia. LMFF has established a vital resource to the fashion industry within the realms..

Get square eyes with films for kids, about kids, and some even by kids, to amaze and delight kids. Kids of all ages flock to Melbourne's International Kids Film Festival, Little Big Shots..

Markit@FedSquare is a unique Melbourne shopping experience. For one day, the light-filled Atrium and BMW Edge Theatre will be home to approximately 100 of Australia's most coveted..

The Melbourne Cup Carnival is a week long celebration of racing, food and wine, fashion and entertainment. It's when fabulous Flemington becomes the corporate, social and sporting epicentre..

Melbourne Festival is one of the world's leading arts festivals and Australia's premier celebration of art and culture from around the world. Each Festival brings an unparalleled feast of..

This coming Autumn looks totally foolish with the 2013 Melbourne International Comedy Festival rolling around again throughout March and April - the greatest comedy caper in the Southern..

The Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) is an iconic Melbourne event with a devoted audience. MIFF hosts a feast of cinematic delicacies from over 50 countries for some 17 days..

The Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, at the World Heritage Listed Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens, is set to return with an explosion of colour and design and..

The Melbourne International Jazz Festival brings Melbourne to life this winter, entertaining jazz aficionados and newcomers alike with more than 300 musicians and 100 events creating..

Melbourne Open House (MOH) 2012 unlocks the city's significant buildings for the fine people of Melbourne (and her visitors) to explore. It's a rare opportunity to discover the often-hidden..

Philosophy, love, war, science, the environment and unforgettable stories are the calling cards of the 2012 Melbourne Writers Festival.The packed program will be available on the website..

The Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne is set to well and truly stamp its place on the international classic motoring calendar with the return of Motorclassica from 26 - 28 October..

The National Careers & Employment Expo is Australia's largest careers and employment event bringing together organisations from the corporate world, government, industry sectors, education..

Paspaley Polo in the City is an annual polo series held throughout the cities of Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth. It is a rare opportunity to witness some of Australia's..

X marks the spot at Polly Woodside on the first Sunday of each month. Dress as a pirate and head to Polly Woodside to search for illusive buried treasure, walk the plank, join in pirate..

Planetshakers Conference is aimed at impacting and empowering people of all ages to be all they can be and to make a difference in their community. Previously a youth conference held in..

Ever wished you could just stick a pin in the map, tap your shoes and transport yourself to somewhere exciting and faraway? To spend a day of your weekend overseas, but be back in the..

The Pottery Expo project was created in 2001 by Jane Annois, an internationally exhibited Australian ceramic artist and teacher. The project aims to promote high quality innovative studio..

There is nothing like the Royal Melbourne Show, an annual event not to be missed! Animals and livestock, award-winning food and wine, arts and crafts, amusement rides, show bags, free..

Melbourne's newest top quality night of comedy is here! Every Thursday and Sunday night in the city, Softbelly Comedy has some of the biggest names in Australian comedy, in a funky..

The Spring Racing Carnival is a world class event showcasing thoroughbred racing, fashion and entertainment at its finest. Enjoy three months of fabulous racing days across Victoria. From..

Start each week feeling refreshed, rejuvenated and energised with Tai Chi, the Chinese martial art that promotes health and relaxation. Join expert instructors from Tai Chi Australia in the..

Join the Thai community as they celebrate and showcase their rich and historical culture. The 9th Annual Festival will begin with a traditional blessing by Buddhist monks, and an opening..

This annual Festival is a unique celebration of projected media onto outdoor surfaces that transforms Gertrude Street into an illuminated outdoor gallery of projected media. It's a free..

The Arts Centre Sunday Market brings together over 80 of Victoria's finest artisans, right in the heart of Melbourne. Every Sunday from 10am - 4pm, local artists and producers fill the..

The High Tea Party is a popular event inviting women to immerse themselves in a weekend of indulgence, pampering and style. Relaxing with a classic high tea of delightful sandwiches..

Nestled in the heart of boho Fitzroy, The Rose St. Artists' Market is where those in-the-know find Melbourne's art and design talent. Each weekend there's a huge line-up of creative..