Melbourne International Arts Festival held in October remains the only festival in Australia to be born from international heritage. The 16 day annual offers an unparalleled feast of dance, theatre, music, visual arts, multimedia and outdoor events from renowned and upcoming Australian and International companies and artists.

Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix is a three day event held at the Phillip Island Circuit as part of the International Moto GP championship.

The Emirates Melbourne Cup is more than an international horse racing event, it is a social and cultural tradition that draws competitors from all over the world and a worldwide television audience of over 700 million people in 120 countries. The event is held at the end of October to the first week of November.

Australian Open – The Grand Slam of Asia/Pacific is held at Melbourne Park annually mid to end of January attracting over 500 of the best tennis players in the world.

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival held every March is the largest celebration of its kind anywhere in the World. The Festival attracts experts from the globe over, including celebrity chefs and famed winemakers, growers, purveyors, authors, commentators and critics who present alongside Australia’s best.

Melbourne Boxing Day Test held from 26^th December is the most anticipated cricket match each year in world cricket between formidable rival England and Australia.

Melbourne International Comedy Festival held in autumn throughout March and April each year has laughs dished out by the most popular of local comics and some very special international guests – from stand-up to theatre, music, film and even visual art.

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