A Seasonal Guide to Melbourne Festivals, Melbourne, Australia

If you are visiting Melbourne, whether on a tight budget or not, it’s always great to get a little more out of your visit by heading to a festival. Melbourne festivals offer a lot of additional attractions for tourists coming to the city, and locals alike. When in Melbourne, everyone can find something suitable according to their music, fashion, film and art preferences. Additionally, there are a lot of international artists attending them so it’s a great chance to see them live!

With so many amazing festivals, it’s hard to keep an eye on all of them. Therefore, we selected few most interesting ones for you. Don’t forget to check out which festivals you might get tickets for before you book your travel to ensure it all lines up for you!

Autumn on the other side of the hemisphere is the time for new life, good food, and of course new growth. The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival is a good shout for anyone in the city during this time, showcasing the best food that Victoria has to offer as well as some very nice wines. The Melbourne Flower Show is an obvious choice for autumn as it really embodies the season, and the displays are truly inspiring and beautiful – bringing gardening to an art form. Not only that, but it’s doubtlessly the best smelling festival of the year! Finally, the Melbourne Queer Film Festival offers the very best in the year’s LGBTQ+ cinema, and you can follow it up with the International Comedy Festival in April. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).