December

Carols By Candlelight - Join thousands to sing along and be entertained at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl

January

Midsumma Festival - A world class celebration over three weeks of gay and lesbian arts and culture.

February

March

Melbourne Food & Wine Festival - Australia's premier food and wine cultural event.

Moomba Waterfest - a festival with everything in a carnival atmosphere.

Melbourne International Motor Show - The number one motor show in Australia showcasing the best the world and the local car industry has to offer.

April

Comedy Festival - Comedy, comedy and more comedy over three and a half week in venues across Melbourne. See the best and funniest Australia and the world has to offer.

International Flower Show - A major event on the Melbourne gardening calendar. Over five days in the picturesque surrounds of the Melbourne Exhibition Building and gardens.

May

Melbourne Jazz International Festival - A week of Jazz from renowned Australian and International artists.

June

July

Melbourne Film Festival - A Melbourne iconic event fast approaching its 60th anniversary. Showcasing movies of global and cultural significance.

August

Melbourne Writers' Festival - Brings together authors from all over the world to discuss and debate new ideas and writings under the one roof - Melbourne.

Melbourne Stencil Festival - Showcasing established and emerging stencil artists and their works over 10 days.

September

Melbourne Fringe Festival - A multi arts festival that takes place over three weeks every spring within a range of venues within and around Melbourne.

October

Melbourne Cycling Festival - A weekend event that starts and finishes in the Alexander Gardens.

Melbourne International Arts Festival - Held over 17 days this cultural event brings together performance from both Australian and international companies.

Melbourne Cup Carnival - All the colour and spectacle of one of the best horse racing carnivals in the world.

November

Melbourne Cup - The horse race that stops a nation.