Arts and culture events
Victoria is famous for its busy events calendar, and hosts regular celebrations of the vibrant local, national and international arts and culture scene. Laugh non-stop at the annual comedy festival, binge on new, old and avant garde new films at annual festivals and arthouse cinemas, or enjoy a concert performance by a jazz great or an acclaimed symphony orchestra.
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Don't miss the most comprehensive exhibition of Art Deco ever staged – part of Melbourne's Winter Masterpieces.
Where: National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
When: 28 June – 5 October 2008
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Readers. writers, books, ideas The Age Melbourne Writers' Festival is a fantastic opportunity to learn from and meet writers of all types.
Where: Various venues, Melbourne
When: 22–31 August 2008
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Catch innovative performances across all art forms including theatre, dance, comedy and visual arts at this unique city festival.
Where: Various venues, Melbourne
When: 24 September – 12 October 2008
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Features Australia's top traditional jazz bands, free performances, youth workshops, farmers' market and vineyard performances.
Where: Various venues, Kyneton
When: 10–12 October 2008
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See the cream of Australian and international theatre, dance, visual arts, opera and music over 17 days.
Where: Various venues, Melbourne
When: 9–25 October 2008
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Catch high profiled Australian performers and international guests for world class performances of all styles of jazz and blues.
Where: Various venues, Wangaratta
When: 30 October – 3 November 2008
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Head to this picturesque coastal town for a fun festival featuring more than 200 performances over three days.
Where: Various venues, Queenscliff
When: 28–30 November 2008
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The Famous Spiegeltent
Catch live music, cabaret and quirky performers inside this dazzling arena, in town for a limited season.
Where: Arts Centre Forecourt
When: October – December 2008
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Midsumma is Melbournes premier gay and lesbian arts and culture festival, featuring performance, visual arts, cabaret, bands, film, fashion, sport and family events.
Where: Abbotsford
When: Jan – Feb 2009
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In March, Melbourne becomes the world capital of high fashion. The L'Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival is Australian fashion's public showcase.
Where: Various venues, Melbourne
When: 15–22 March 2009
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The Port Fairy Folk Festival has over 140 acts and over 500 artists presenting folk, country, bluegrass, blues, jazz, rock, new roots and world music.
Where: Port Fairy
When: 6–9 March 2009
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Laugh out loud at the cream of Australian and international comics at Australia's largest annual festival.
Where: Various venues, Melbourne
When: 1–26 April 2009
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Art Melbourne 2009
From the affordable to the collectable, Art Melbourne 08 brings together 100 leading galleries and over 800 artists. There's something for everyone.
Where: Royal Exhibition Building
When: April 2009
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Rock along to the rhythm and views at this coastal music extravaganza. Welcome winter with jazz and blues, hip hop, classical and gospel performances.
Where: Apollo Bay
When: 27–29 March 2009
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Melbourne Jazz Festival
A breathtaking line-up of International and Australian artists perform at Melbourne's finest venues – the biggest jazz festival in the Southern Hemisphere.
Where: Various venues
When: April – May 2009
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Enjoy contemporary sculptures from Australia's leading artists, featured throughout the magnificent grounds of Werribee Park.
Where: The Mansion at Werribee Park
When: 25 February – 31 May 2009
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Join this three-day celebration of art, music and literature. See world-class performers in intimate venues, only 45 minutes from the city.
Where: Various venues
When: June 2009
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Developed by designers to celebrate their craft and promote the further understanding of design across all its disciplines.
Where: Federation Square
When: July 2009
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The Melbourne Art Fair is the premier trade fair for the exposition of contemporary visual art in the Asia Pacific Region.
Where: Royal Exhibition Building
When: July – August 2009
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An annual showcase of the widest possible range of outstanding film making from Australia and around the world.
Where: Various venues, Melbourne
When: July 2009
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