Melbourne All Events
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to All Events in Melbourne, Victoria, AU.
May 31 to Jun 24
Multiple artists are creating A3-size artworks which will be on show on Level One at Melbourne GPO in June. Each artwork will feature both illustration and mixed media and will be sent through the postal system; a nod to MGPO’s heritage. The Jacky Winter Group will send an art board out to an artist who will in turn send it onto another. The artworks will then be returned back to MGPO and then exhibited at ʻChain Mail: True Selfʼ.
More than 50 local creatives are taking part, such as Beci Orpin, James Gulliver Hancock and Kelly Thompson. These artists will be showcasing their skills in varying disciplines including photography, illustration and fashion design. The artworks will draw from themes such as self-image and transformation, and will be on display for just three weeks in June.
The originals on display will each be sold for $200, with all proceeds going to Fitted for Work, a not-for-profit organisation that assists women experiencing disadvantage by providing them with free interview clothing and transition to work programs.
Where: Melbourne’s GPO, Level One
Time: General Trading Hours
Cost: Free
Multiple artists are creating A3-size artworks which will be on show on Level One at Melbourne GPO in June. Each artwork will feature both illustration and mixed media and will be sent through the postal system; a nod to MGPO’s heritage. The Jacky Winter Group will send an art board out to an artist who will in turn send it onto another. The artworks will then be returned back to MGPO and then exhibited at ʻChain Mail: True Selfʼ.
More than 50 local creatives are taking part, such as Beci Orpin, James Gulliver Hancock and Kelly Thompson. These artists will be showcasing their skills in varying disciplines including photography, illustration and fashion design. The artworks will draw from themes such as self-image and transformation, and will be on display for just three weeks in June.
The originals on display will each be sold for $200, with all proceeds going to Fitted for Work, a not-for-profit organisation that assists women experiencing disadvantage by providing them with free interview clothing and transition to work programs.
Where: Melbourne’s GPO, Level One
Time: General Trading Hours
Cost: Free
Jun 17 to Jun 24
Held annually at ACMI Cinemas in late June, the Melbourne International Animation Festival brings international animation and its animators together in one giant six day event. The festival includes computer animation, anime, late night shows, kid-produced animation, Australian-specific animation, documentaries, forums, student programs, a best-of screening and special collections.
Held annually at ACMI Cinemas in late June, the Melbourne International Animation Festival brings international animation and its animators together in one giant six day event. The festival includes computer animation, anime, late night shows, kid-produced animation, Australian-specific animation, documentaries, forums, student programs, a best-of screening and special collections.
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For sixty years, the Melbourne International Film Festival has been bringing the world's best feature and short films to Melbourne. The festival also showcases films by Australian filmmakers. An audience of more than 170,000 people take in 400 films from 50 different countries.
For sixty years, the Melbourne International Film Festival has been bringing the world's best feature and short films to Melbourne. The festival also showcases films by Australian filmmakers. An audience of more than 170,000 people take in 400 films from 50 different countries.
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Held annually at the end of August, the Melbourne Writers' Festival brings writers and readers together for this ten-day event. Readings, interviews, and panel discussions attract readers and writers from around the world. Guests have included Pulitzer, Booker, and Nobel prize winners. Events take place at Federation Square and at various venues around the city.
Held annually at the end of August, the Melbourne Writers' Festival brings writers and readers together for this ten-day event. Readings, interviews, and panel discussions attract readers and writers from around the world. Guests have included Pulitzer, Booker, and Nobel prize winners. Events take place at Federation Square and at various venues around the city.
- Federation Square Address: Corner of Swanston & Flinders St. Melbourne VIC AU 3000
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An annual, month-long event taking place from the end of September to mid-October, the Melbourne Fringe Festival schedules the world's best in the avant-garde in venues throughout Melbourne. The program includes film, comedy, theatrical performance, visual arts, and cabarets. Founded in 1982, the festival presents new, creative and thought-provoking ideas.
An annual, month-long event taking place from the end of September to mid-October, the Melbourne Fringe Festival schedules the world's best in the avant-garde in venues throughout Melbourne. The program includes film, comedy, theatrical performance, visual arts, and cabarets. Founded in 1982, the festival presents new, creative and thought-provoking ideas.
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A celebration of the arts, the Melbourne Festival operates for seventeen days every October. The festival presents both Australian and international events including music, opera, theatre, dance, and visual arts. Free shows and outdoor performances turn the city into a stage.
A celebration of the arts, the Melbourne Festival operates for seventeen days every October. The festival presents both Australian and international events including music, opera, theatre, dance, and visual arts. Free shows and outdoor performances turn the city into a stage.
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ADEC will again be proudly presenting ArtAbility® to the public, with support from the City of Melbourne.
The exhibition will be located at The Atrium, Federation Square, as it has been in years past. This exhibition unites a range of talented artists of all ages from a variety of cultures.
This year’s theme is Freedom, and we are eagerly anticipating interpretations of this theme, presented in a variety of mediums including paintings (oil, acrylic, ink), sketches, sculptures, tapestries, photographs and poetry.
ADEC will again be proudly presenting ArtAbility® to the public, with support from the City of Melbourne.
The exhibition will be located at The Atrium, Federation Square, as it has been in years past. This exhibition unites a range of talented artists of all ages from a variety of cultures.
This year’s theme is Freedom, and we are eagerly anticipating interpretations of this theme, presented in a variety of mediums including paintings (oil, acrylic, ink), sketches, sculptures, tapestries, photographs and poetry.
- Federation Square Address: Corner of Swanston & Flinders St. Melbourne VIC AU 3000
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Join us in song this Christmas Eve at Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight presented by Myer.
Held in the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, the night will feature an array of contemporary and traditional performers that is sure to delight and entertain the whole family.
All proceeds raised from the event go towards children who are blind or have low vision.
Join us in song this Christmas Eve at Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight presented by Myer.
Held in the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, the night will feature an array of contemporary and traditional performers that is sure to delight and entertain the whole family.
All proceeds raised from the event go towards children who are blind or have low vision.
- Melbourne Food & Wine Festival Address: Melbourne
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Each year, the City of Melbourne rings in the new year with a massive celebration that features two spectacular fireworks displays, one at 9:15 pm and another at midnight.
Each year, the City of Melbourne rings in the new year with a massive celebration that features two spectacular fireworks displays, one at 9:15 pm and another at midnight.
Jan 26
January 26 is Australia Day, marking the day when British sovereignty of Australia was proclaimed in 1788. In celebration, there are numerous activities throughout Melbourne and Australia. Enjoy family events from fun runs to evening fireworks.
January 26 is Australia Day, marking the day when British sovereignty of Australia was proclaimed in 1788. In celebration, there are numerous activities throughout Melbourne and Australia. Enjoy family events from fun runs to evening fireworks.
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One of the world's premiere sporting events, the Australian Open Tennis Championships sees highly competitive matches waged between the most talented players on the planet. Previous champions have included the like of Jimmy Connors, Martina Navratilova, Monica Seles and Venus Williams (while competing in the mixed doubles category). The Grand Slam of Australia/Oceania, the tournament is held from mid to late-January every year.
One of the world's premiere sporting events, the Australian Open Tennis Championships sees highly competitive matches waged between the most talented players on the planet. Previous champions have included the like of Jimmy Connors, Martina Navratilova, Monica Seles and Venus Williams (while competing in the mixed doubles category). The Grand Slam of Australia/Oceania, the tournament is held from mid to late-January every year.
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In the middle of Melbourne's summer, Midsumma offers a large selection of arts, entertainment and educational programs to appeal to the tastes of just about anything. From performance art, music, sports and spoken word, Midsumma packs three weeks with premiere shows. One of the first events of the festival, the Pride March, has regularly attracted more than 40,000 participants.
In the middle of Melbourne's summer, Midsumma offers a large selection of arts, entertainment and educational programs to appeal to the tastes of just about anything. From performance art, music, sports and spoken word, Midsumma packs three weeks with premiere shows. One of the first events of the festival, the Pride March, has regularly attracted more than 40,000 participants.
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The Sustainable Living Festival is a celebration and showcase of leading examples of sustainable living in Australia, drawing together a wide variety of displays, exhibits, artwork, performances and demonstrations to inspire a more sustainable culture. Most events will be held at Federation Square in Melbourne throughout the month of February.
The Sustainable Living Festival is a celebration and showcase of leading examples of sustainable living in Australia, drawing together a wide variety of displays, exhibits, artwork, performances and demonstrations to inspire a more sustainable culture. Most events will be held at Federation Square in Melbourne throughout the month of February.
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The Melbourne Fashion Festival launches the autumn and winter collections of national and international designers, and makes current fashion accessible to consumers and retailers alike. Exhibitions, seminars, parties and runway shows makes the Melbourne Fashion Festival's week of events dizzying with style and beauty.
The Melbourne Fashion Festival launches the autumn and winter collections of national and international designers, and makes current fashion accessible to consumers and retailers alike. Exhibitions, seminars, parties and runway shows makes the Melbourne Fashion Festival's week of events dizzying with style and beauty.
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Melbourne's Food and Wine Festival hosts hundreds of events across the city, including discussions, gala dinners, cooking classes, BBQs and much more.
Melbourne's Food and Wine Festival hosts hundreds of events across the city, including discussions, gala dinners, cooking classes, BBQs and much more.
