Events and festivals

In this section:

• Event Partnership Program
• Event permits
• Street parties
• Anzac Day
• Summer Fun in the City
• Melbourne Spring Fashion Week
• Moomba Waterfest
• School holiday program
• Christmas in the city
• New Year's Eve
• Promotions, advertising and fundraising

That's Melbourne

Visit our events website, That's Melbourne for a comprehensive guide to what’s happening in and around the city, or to submit an event listing (within the City of Melbourne).

Event Partnership Program

The City of Melbourne Event Partnership Program and Triennial Event Sponsorship is designed to provide financial support to organisations delivering events in line with the City of Melbourne’s objectives. 

Download the City of Melbourne Events Calendar:

2009/10 City of Melbourne Events Calendar - 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010 (Excel, 79kb)
2009/10 City of Melbourne Events Calendar - 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010 (PDF, 26kb)
Last updated 18 June 2009.

Some of the major events in Melbourne include:

• AFL Grand Final
• Australian Open Tennis
• Australian Grand Prix
• Moomba Waterfest
• Melbourne Cycling Festival
• Melbourne Food and Wine Festival
• Melbourne International Comedy Festival
• Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show
• Melbourne Fringe Festival
• Melbourne International Film Festival
• Melbourne International Arts Festival
• Melbourne Cup Carnival

Arts events

Visit Arts and Culture to find out about current arts events supported by the City of Melbourne.

Download a summary of event permits issued:

Summary of event permits issued - 20 June to 5 July 2009 (PDF 65kb)
Summary of event permits issued - 20 June to 5 July 2009 (Word 1.9MB)