Melbournelocation-guides.com - location guide to Melbourne featuring Melbourne Festivals information, annual festival listing for Melbourne, Victoria (VIC), Australia - Last updated 18/11/2008.
About Melbourne Festivals
(Melbourne, Victoria, VIC, Australia)
Melbourne is a truly diverse and cosmopolitan city, which is reflected in its extensive annual calendar of festivals and seasonal celebrations. Popular festivals in Melbourne include the following events.
Annual Melbourne Festivals
February: Australian Matchplay and Australian Masters, prestigious golfing championship
February: St. Kilda Festival, popular arts and culture event, with a range of activities for all ages, including live music and food stalls
March: Formula One Grand Prix, when large crowds gather at Melbourne's Albert Park for this notable motor racing event
March: Irish Festival, held each year on March 17th, to celebrate St. Patrick's Day
April: Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, one of the biggest events of its kind in the whole of Australia
April: Bells Beach Surfing Classic, April, major surfing festival, attracting experienced surfers from all over the world
April: Melbourne International Comedy Festival, taking place over three events and offering a range of international comedians performing around central Melbourne
May: St. Kilda Film Festival, screenings of modern short films
September: Royal Melbourne Show, major agricultural show, taking place over ten days at the Royal Melbourne Showgrounds
October: Melbourne International Festival of the Arts, with many impressive theatrical performances, live music and operas
October: Oktoberfest, a traditional Bavarian festival with plenty of beer on offer
November: Spring Racing Carnival, lasting around five weeks, including the acclaimed Melbourne Cup
Melbourne is a truly diverse and cosmopolitan city, which is reflected in its extensive annual calendar of festivals and seasonal celebrations. Popular festivals in Melbourne include the following events.