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Melbourne Festivals 2026 & 2027

Melbourne has 5 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:

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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026

Festival calendar

August 2026

November 2026

January 2027

  • Jan 11 - Jan 31

    AO Live 2027

    music festival. Across more nights, with more acts and more music, it’s the ultimate soundtrack to summer at the Australian Open.

March 2027

July 2027

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Dates to verify

These are useful leads, not source-backed dates. Check with the organizer before booking around them.

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