Festivals in Melbourne 2024

Cultural, arts & educational festivals in Melbourne

The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in Melbourne. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Melbourne, you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in Melbourne listed on one platform - we have you covered. Immerse yourself in the mega dance festivals, electrifying music festivals, theatre & film festivals, quirky local festivals and more with us!

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Upcoming Festivals in Melbourne

Date Event Venue
16 Jan 2025 Benson Boone Festival Hall Melbourne
20 Mar 2025 Fat Freddys Drop Festival Hall Melbourne
09 Nov 2024 Champions King of the Court RMIT A'Beckett Urban Square, Melbourne
17 Nov 2024 Studio Ghibli Mina Yu Quartet with Strings Paris Cat Jazz Club , Melbourne
22 Nov 2024 Study Melbourne Future Founders Festival 2024 State Library Victoria, Melbourne
16 Nov 2024 UNIVERSO PARALELLO - WORLD TOUR (MELBOURNE) The Third Day, Melbourne
24 Nov 2024 Annual Scottish Festival at Overnewton Castle 2024 Overnewton Castle, Melbourne
09 Nov 2024 Yarra Valleys Road to Food Discovery Coldstream Orchard, Melbourne
12 Nov 2024 Filmonik Open-Screen Short Films 111 Loop Roof Cocktail Bar & Garden - Melbourne
23 Nov 2024 A Norah Jones Tribute (Melbourne) Paris Cat Jazz Club, Melbourne

Best Festivals in Melbourne

Melbourne, the cultural capital of Australia has a diverse festival scene that reflects its multicultural essence. Experience the city's lively atmosphere through a wide array of celebrations. From acclaimed film festivals to comedy shows that bring laughter, Melbourne festivals shine with array of spirits. Food enthusiasts can indulge in global cuisines, while music junkies can enjoy diverse genres. Whether you seek artistic expression or family-friendly activities, Melbourne's festivals cater to all interests, ensuring the city stays vibrant the whole year for locals and visitors alike.


1. Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF)

This festival is the biggest film festival in the whole Australia and it was started in 1952. The Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) is the most loved annual fest of the city also. Every year, MIFF showcases a mix of film genres from around the globe. The film mix includes feature films, documentaries, and short films. Interesting part is they also plan workshops, seminars, and panels for film lovers and working professionals of the industry. If we look at the 2024 calendar, it will be starting with a interesting Australian premiere on the opening night itself.


2. Melbourne International Jazz Festival

With over 100 performances and 450 artists, it draws more than 50,000 people each year. And the Melbourne International Jazz Festival brings the joy of jazz to the city for ten days. The festival takes over iconic spaces and concert halls like the Sidney Myer Music Bowl and Hamer Hall (WOW). The Modern Masters series features global jazz icons playing alongside Australian artists. The festival also commissions new works and showcases local talent. To keep it accessible, at least 35% of the events are free or low cost, so everyone can enjoy live, world-class music (Noble).


3. Now or Never Festival

This festival has something for everyone, with AI-generated stories, cool visual art that plays tricks on your eyes, and experiences that mix the real world with digital effects. The Now or Never Festival in Melbourne/Narrm is an exciting event happening every year in Melbourne. The theme is "Look through the image," which means it's all about seeing things in new ways and questioning what we think is real. It's like stepping into a different world where creativity knows no bounds.


4. Melbourne Fringe Festival

The festival is special for the city because it lets talented artists create their own shows. You can see all kinds of art, like theater, comedy, dance, drag, music, design, film, cabaret, digital art, and circus acts (and whatnot!). The Melbourne Fringe hosts the biggest festival of fun arts in Melbourne, Australia without a doubt. It happens every year for three weeks, from late September to early October. The festival uses lots of different places around the city, from bars and clubs to theaters and famous locations. All talents shine through this festival and people are excited to see each one of it.


5. Melbourne Food & Wine Festival

The festival happens from big gatherings with thousands of guests to small, hands-on experiences. The Melbourne Food & Wine Festival started in 1993 with just 12 events. Now, it's a big festival with over 400 events across Melbourne and Victoria. It's a great way to show the world how Melbourne is the food and drink capital. Over the years famous chefs and food experts like Nigella Lawson and Anthony Bourdain have attended. They help spread Melbourne's food story globally. The festival brings the best food and drink from around the world and also gives it back to the world!

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