A seasonal guide to Melbourne festivals

Melbourne’s an ephemeral city that loves an annual event, a temporary pop-up showing, and anything that has to be seen ‘right now’ – choose your visit accordingly.

June

Melbourne International Jazz Festival

July

Melbourne Cabaret Festival

August

Melbourne Writer’s Festival

September

AFL Grand Final
Spring Racing Carnival

October

Melbourne Festival
Melbourne Fringe

November

Melbourne Music Week
Melbourne Cup Carnival
Opera Australia’s The Ring Cycle

December

Short + Sweet Festival
Open-air Cinema Season Starts

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A seasonal guide to Melbourne festivals

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