Melbourne Festivals 2026 & 2027
Melbourne has 4 festivals with confirmed dates on the 2026-2027 calendar below, each linked to its official source. Pick the ones that fit your window, then build the rest of the trip around them.
The Melbourne festival calendar leads with these:
- Melbourne Queer Film FestivalNov 12 - Nov 22film festival
- Melbourne Documentary Film FestivalJul 1 - Jul 31film festival
- AO Live 2027Jan 11 - Jan 31music festival
By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026
Festival calendar
November 2026
- Nov 12 - Nov 22
film festival. International film festival in Melbourne.
January 2027
- Jan 11 - Jan 31
music festival. Across more nights, with more acts and more music, it’s the ultimate soundtrack to summer at the Australian Open.
March 2027
- Mar 17 - Mar 21
Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show
flower/garden festival
July 2027
- Jul 1 - Jul 31
Melbourne Documentary Film Festival
film festival
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Planning leads
Early leads on festivals still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
Mar 5 - Mar 8 · Planning lead · dates set closer in
Melbourne Food & Wine Festival
Mar 19 - Mar 28 · Planning lead · projected date
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Mar 31 - Apr 25 · Planning lead · projected date
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