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Melbourne’s lower Yarra River is the city’s tourism and recreation heart. It hums with activity, on land and water. River boats link the vibrancy of Federation Square, Southgate and Crown. Outstanding dining and shopping opportunities blend with museums, leading galleries, an aquarium, concert halls and theatres to create one of the most diverse visitor precincts in the country.

Yarra River Related Events
Please note: the month in which the event occurs is approximate and is based on previous scheduling. Consult each event’s website for current dates and details.
To submit a Yarra-river related event for listing in this section, please email details to bracher@tpg..com.au

Arts Centre Melbourne events
www.artscentremelbourne.com.au

General Melbourne City events
www.thatsmelbourne.com.au

 

 

 

 

Crown Casino events
www.crowncasino.com.au

Royal Botanic Gardens events www.rbg.vic.gov.au

Melbourne Showboat events
www.melbourneshowboat.com.au

 

 

Federation Square events
www.fedsquare.com

Southgate events
www.southgate-melbourne.com.au

Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre events
www.mcec.com.au/Attend/Event-Calendar/Public-Events.html

 
events

January

Herring Island Summer Arts Festival
(Jan 14 - April)
Herring Island (map)
Ph. 131963

Australian Open Tennis
Melbourne Park
Batman Avenue (map)
(03) 9286 1175
www.tennisaustralia.com.au


Australia Day Festivities
Kings Domain (map)
(03) 9651 5174
www.australiaday.vic.gov.au

Australia Day Regatta
Yarra River (map)

Summer Fun in the Parks
Various parks
www.thatsmelbourne.com.au

Moonlight Cinema
Royal Botanic Gardens (map)
Check newspapers for screen times

February

Australian Henley Regatta (rowing)
Yarra River (map)
(03) 9820 8888
www.rowingvictoria.asn.au

Chinese New Year Celebrations at Crown
Crown Entertainment Complex (map)
(03) 9292 8888
www.crowncasino.com.au

Shrine of Remembrance exhibition
'Japan's entry into WW2'

Until June 3

Free Concerts at the Myer Music Bowl
21 Linlithgow Ave
Melbourne (map)
Check newspapers for dates
(03) 9281 8000

www.theartscentre.net.au

Go The Tan Time Trials
The Tan, Botanic Gardens,
Kings Domain (map)

www.gothetan.com.au

Sustainable Living Festival
(Feb 11-26)

Federation Square (map)
(03) 9249 1888
www.slf.org.au

March Clean Up Australia Day
(Yarra River)

Yarra River (map)
1800 282 329
www.cleanup.com.au

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival
(Mar 3-21)

Yarra River (map)
(03) 9823 6100
www.melbournefoodandwine.com.au

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival Yarra River opening festivities
(Mar 2-4)

Yarra River (map)
(03) 9823 6100

Yarra River Gourmet Luncheon cruise
(Mar 3 & 4, 1-5pm)

Yarra River (map)
(03) 8610 2600

Melbourne Moomba Waterfest
(Labour Day Long Weekend)
Yarra River (map)
(03) 9658 9658

www.thatsmelbourne.com.au

Moomba Masters Waterskiing
Yarra banks
Alexandra Gardens (map)

The Birdman Rally
Birrarung Marr (map)
(03) 9658 9658

Spiegeltent cabaret
Arts Centre
100 St Kilda Road (map)
Ph. 1300 182 183

 

 

April

Spiegeltent cabaret

Arts Centre
100 St Kilda Road (map)
Ph. 1300 182 183

Banks Masters Regatta (Rowing)
Yarra River (map)
www.rowingvictoria.asn.au

April Home Ideas Show
(April 26-29)

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (map)
(03) 9276 5510 www.hiahomeideasshow.com.au

May

Mothers Day Classic Walk
(May 13)

Alexandra Gardens (map)
www.mothersdayclassic.com.au

June

The Melbourne Jazz Festival
Federation Square (map)
and Crown (map)
www.melbournejazz.com

The Good Food and Wine Show
(June 1-3)

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (map)
www.goodfoodshow.com.au

Mind Body Spirit Festival
(June 8-11)

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (map)
(03) 9276 5555 www.mbsfestival.com.au

Shrine of Remembrance exhibition
'Kokoda: Australians in New Guinea''

Until September

July

Melbourne Boat Show
(July 5-9)

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (map)
Clarendon St, Southbank
(03) 8696 5600
www.biavic.com.au

Southgate Progressive Dinners
(until Sept)

Southgate Arts & Leisure Precinct (map)
(03) 9686 1000
www.southgate-melbourne.com.au

Building & Home Improvement Show
(July 13-15)

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (map)
(03) 9654 7773
www.buildexpo.com.au

Craft & Quilt Fair
(July 26-29)

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (map)www.craftfair.com.au

August

Melbourne Home Show
(August 18-21)

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (map)
(03) 9276 5555 www.melbournehomeshow.com.au

Melbourne Writers Festival
(August 27 - September 5)

Federation Square (map)
Melbourne Recital Centre (map)
(03) 9094 7859
www.mwf.com.au

October

Melbourne International Festival of Arts
(Oct 16-22)

Arts Centre (map)
(03) 9662 4242
www.melbournefestival.com.au

November

Head of the River (Rowing)
(03) 9820 8888
www.rowingvictoria.asn.au

Surf Boat Challenge
Dragon Boat Racing
www.rowingvictoria.asn.au

Mind Body Spirit Festival
(November 18-20)

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (map)
(03) 9276 5555 www.mbsfestival.com.au

December

Crown's Christmas Spectacular
Late Nov-December

The Atrium (map)
(03) 9292 8888
www.crownpresents.com.au

Melbourne Alive - New Years Eve Celebrations
(December 31st)

Federation Square (map)
Southgate Arts & Leisure Precinct (map)
Alexandra Gardens (map)
Birrarung Marr (map)
Docklands (map)
(03) 9658 9658
www.thatsmelbourne.com.au

Summer Fun in the Parks
Various Parks
(03) 9658 9658
www.thatsmelbourne.com.au

 

 

Regular events

Fed Square Book Market

The Atrium
Federation Square (map)

11am-5pm
Every Saturday

Explore melbourne’s biggest weekly book market and keep the kids entertained with free storytelling, family films and more!

Car Club Series
Flinders St frontage,
Federation Square (map)

11am-2.30pm FREE
Last Sunday of every month

See your favourite cars up close and meet the proud owners at the Fed Square Car Club Showcase Series.

The Gardens Market
Royal Botanic Gardens
Observatory site, Birdwood Avenue (map)
(03) 9899 5979


Held on the second Saturday of each month between November and May
www.marketsinthegarden.com.au

The Night Ski Experience
Old Melbourne Observatory
Birdwood Ave, South Yarra (map)
(03) 9252 2429
(bookings essential)

Mon 7.30-9.00pm (9pm-10.30pm during daylight saving time)

Plant Craft Cottage Open Days
Royal Botanic Gardens (map)
H gate (Mel Ref 2G, B11)

10am-3pm
Third Sunday of the month

Victorian Regions Wine Showcase
The Atrium, Federation Square (map)

4.30pm-8.30pm
First Wednesday and Thursday
of every month
Tickets: $18 for tasting
(+$2 glass deposit)

Whether you are a wine buff, or enjoy discovering new wines, you can taste some of Victoria’s finest drops at Federation Square. Every month the Showcase features a different Victorian wine region.

Pirate Sundays at the Polly Woodside
Southgate Arts & Leisure Precinct
South Wharf
(map)

10am-4pm
Held first Sunday of every month
Normal entry fees apply
www.pollywoodside.com.au

Storytime at Polly Woodside
Southgate Arts & Leisure Precinct
South Wharf (map)

11am
Every Tuesday
Normal entry fees apply
www.pollywoodside.com.au

Tai Chi
St Pauls Court
Federation Square
(map)

7.30am
Every Tuesday

Start each week feeling refreshed, rejuvenated and energised with free Tai Chi at Fed Square.

Arts Centre Sunday Market
Along St Kilda Road and the Arts Centre lawn (map)
(03) 9281 8000

10am-4pm
Every Sunday www.theartscentre.com.au/sundaymarket