Melbourne Festivals
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Festivals in Melbourne, Victoria, AU.
Jan 25 to Feb 04
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.
Feb 11 to Feb 26
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.
Mar 02 to Mar 21
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.
Mar 08 to Mar 15
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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Started in 1987, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival showcases both local and international comedic talent at various venues around Melbourne. An annual April event, the festival is one of the largest comedic gatherings in the world, in company with Edinburgh and Montreal's gatherings.
Started in 1987, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival showcases both local and international comedic talent at various venues around Melbourne. An annual April event, the festival is one of the largest comedic gatherings in the world, in company with Edinburgh and Montreal's gatherings.
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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.
