Melbourne Calendar and Events
Montsalvat Jazz Festival
Australias most diverse international jazz festival featuring stunning Australian and international artists.
January
Ph:(03) 9439 7712
Chinese New Year Festival
Celebrate this day with the famous dances in Melbournes renowned Chinatown.
February
Ph: (03) 9699 94022 or (03) 9662 2888
St Kilda Festival
Large contemporary music program, writers, festival events, visual art exhibition, performances and sporting events.
February
Ph:(03) 9209 6397
Antipodes Festival
Australias largest ethnic festival, promoting the rich culture, heritage and tradition of Greek Australians, focusing on the Greek National Day on the 25th March.
Ph: (03) 9662 3307
Moomba Festival
Moomba means "getting together and having fun" and Melboume swings with many events from sports, carnivals and arts Fun for everyone.
March
Ph:(03) 9699 4023
Irish Festival
Range of events: dances, St Parricks Day Parade. poetry, reading, music, exhibitions, talent quest, wine and cheese tasting.
March
Ph.(03) 9419 6882
International Dragon Boat Festival
Teams from Victoria, interstate and overseas compete in this spectacular event, held during Moomba on the Yarra River.
March
Ph:(03) 9699 4022
The Melbourne International Comedy festival
Laugh till you burst. The festival is a month of hilarity all over Melbourne attracting the finest international and Australian comedy performers.
April
Ph:(03) 9417 7711
The Victorian Heritage Festival
A celebration of Victorias history and heritage.
April
Ph: (03) 9654 4711
St Kilda Film Festival
An annual event showcasing contemporary Australian short films.
April
Ph: (03) 9209 6397
Melbourne International Film Festival
World acclaimed film festival showcases feature films from around Australia and the world.
June
Ph: (03) 9417 2011
The Royal Melbourne Show
An annual show, when the country comes to the city. Eleven full days of fun and events.
Royal Melbourne Showgrounds
September
Ph:(03) 9281 7444
Autumn Moon Festival
Chinatown comes alive with colourful street decorations and entertainment.
September Ph: (03) 9419 9548 or (03) 9662 2888
The Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show
A world class event of spectacular displays and a kaleidoscope of dynamic colours and design.
Royal Exhibition Building
April
Telephone: 61 3 9864 1111
Facsimile: 61 3 9864 1112
Email: info@melbflowershow.com.au
Melbourne Writers Festival
Celebration of writings, readings and discussions featuring the best of Australian and International authors.
October
Ph: (03) 9820 0042
Melbourne Fringe Arts Festival
"The Fringe" features a street parade and party in Brunswick Street, Fitzroy. The program continues with music performances, visual arts, performing art, and much more.
October
Ph:(03) 9534 0722
Spring Racing Festival
Set amidst the bloom of Victorias parks and gardens the Spring Racing Carnival transforms Melbourne into 29 fun filled days of thoroughbred racing, street festivals, sports, opera and drama.
November
Ph:(03) 9863 7333
Melbourne Fairs – Covering The Wonderful Aspects Of The City
Melbourne, like all other famous cities of the world, is a place that provides space to a number of fairs and exhibitions falling in different categories. The events in the city are true representatives of the skilled and professional artists and workforce. In other words, these events hold important position in the various attractions offered by the city to the local residents as well as outsiders.
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Melbourne Craft & Quilt Fair
The Melbourne Craft & Quilt Fair is the event that exhibits work in ceramics, glass, metals, jewelry, fiber decorative and so on. One can also witness a number of activities like cross stitching, paper craft, quilting, weaving, painting, spinning, knitting and many more.
Useful information for Melbourne Craft & Quilt Fair 2009
• Venue: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, BOX 286 WTC Post Office, Melbourne
• Date: July 23-26, 2009
• Organizer: Expertise Events, Unit 4/1, Skyline Place, Frenchs Forest Dc, Australia
Tel: +(61)-(2)-94527575
Fax: +(61)-(2)-94527500/99753707
• Website: http://www.craftfair.com.au/
The Good Food & Wine Show
It is a great show to discover the huge variety of wines from different parts of the world. The other participants in the fair include bakers, confectioners, butchers and ice-cream producers.
Useful information for The Good Food & Wine Show 2009
• Venue: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, BOX 286 WTC Post Office, Melbourne
• Date: June 06-08, 2009
• Organizer: Australian Exhibition Services Private Limited, 424, St. Kida Road, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Tel: +(61)-(3)-92614513/92614500
Fax: +(61)-(3)-92614545
• Website: http://www.goodfoodshow.com.au/
Decoration + Design Show
Soft furnishing and interior designs are the trademarks of Australian craftsmanship and the fair is a wonderful event to explore these skills. Carpets, curtains, blinds, decors, fabrics, lights and lamps are some of the main products displayed at this exhibition.
Useful information for Decoration + Design 2009
• Venue: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, BOX 286 WTC Post Office, Melbourne
• Date: July 16-19, 2009
• Organizer: Australian Exhibitions and Conferences Pty Limited, Level 2, 267 Collins, Melbourne, Australia
Tel:+(61)-(613)-96547773
Fax:+(1)-(613)-96545596
• Website: http://www.decorationdesign.com.au/
Reed Gift Fair Melbourne
Reed Gift Fair is a well-known event in various cities of Australia and Melbourne is not an exception. The fair is a great place to showcase fashion jewelry, furnishings, kitchenware, tableware, bathroom product and Australian made giftware.
Useful information for Reed Gift Fair 2009
• Venue: Melbourne Showground
• Date: August 01-05, 2009
• Organizer: Reed Exhibitions, Tower 2, 475 Victoria, Chatswood, Australia,
Tel: +(61)-(2)-94222500
Fax: +(61)-(2)-94222555
• Website: http://www.reedgiftfairs.com.au/
Australian Show Fair
One can visit the show to explore latest trends in men and women shoes, slippers, sandals and variety of footwear.
Useful information for Australian Show Fair 2009
• Venue: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, BOX 286 WTC Post Office, Melbourne
• Date: August 30-September 01, 2009
• Organizer: Australian Exhibitions and Conferences Pty Limited, Level 2, 267 Collins, Melbourne, Australia
Tel:+(61)-(613)-96547773
Fax:+(1)-(613)-96545596
• Website: http://www.aec.net.au/shoe/
