Melbourne — 2026 Calendar
26 festivals & events
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Upcoming Events
- Thu, Oct 8Melbourne International Arts Festival
- Tue, Nov 3Melbourne Cup
- Fri, Dec 25Christmas Day
- Sat, Dec 26Boxing Day
- Mon, Dec 28St. Stephen's Day
- Mon, Dec 28Boxing Day (substitute day)
January
- Australia DayMon, Jan 26
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
March
- Melbourne International Comedy FestivalWed, Mar 25 – Sun, Apr 19
- Moomba FestivalFri, Mar 6 – Mon, Mar 9
- Labour DayMon, Mar 2
- Eight Hours DayMon, Mar 9
- Adelaide Cup DayMon, Mar 9
- Canberra DayMon, Mar 9
April
- ANZAC DaySat, Apr 25
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Easter SundaySun, Apr 5
- Holy SaturdaySat, Apr 4
- Easter SaturdaySat, Apr 4
May
- May DayMon, May 4
June
- King's BirthdayMon, Jun 8
- Western Australia DayMon, Jun 1
- Reconciliation DayMon, Jun 1
August
- Melbourne International Film FestivalThu, Aug 6 – Sun, Aug 23
- Picnic DayMon, Aug 3
October
- Melbourne International Arts FestivalThu, Oct 8 – Sun, Oct 25
November
- Melbourne CupTue, Nov 3
December
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- St. Stephen's DayMon, Dec 28
- Boxing DaySat, Dec 26
- Boxing Day (substitute day)Mon, Dec 28
🏙️ Frequently Asked Questions — Melbourne Events 2026
- How many events does Melbourne have in 2026?
- Melbourne has 26 festivals and events in 2026, including holidays observed in Australia.
- What are the main events in Melbourne?
- The main events in Melbourne include Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Melbourne International Film Festival, Melbourne International Arts Festival, Moomba Festival, King's Birthday.
- When is the next event in Melbourne?
- The next upcoming event in Melbourne is Melbourne International Arts Festival on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
