Welcome to Melbourne
- Feb 23
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 14
Welcome to Melbourne — a city that truly shines in autumn! As you arrive in March and April, you’ll find Melbourne at its most beautiful: tree-lined streets glowing with golden leaves, crisp blue skies, and a lively calendar of festivals and events.
This is the season when the city comes alive with the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, outdoor dining, and a buzzing atmosphere around sporting highlights. Autumn is also perfect for exploring the city’s iconic laneways, enjoying world-class coffee, or taking a scenic day trip to the Yarra Valley or Great Ocean Road.
Whether you’re drawn to Melbourne’s art, sport, food, or friendly charm, we’re delighted to have you here during one of the most vibrant times of the year. Welcome, and enjoy all that our city has to offer this autumn!
Major Events Table
Event | Date/Time | Location | Tickets | Website |
Event | Date/Time | Location | Tickets | Website |
Melbourne Food and Wine Festival | March 20-29 (various times, e.g., daytime events) | Citywide (e.g., QVM, regional pop-ups) | From free to $100+ AUD; book events | |
International Flower & Garden Show | March 25-29 (10am-9pm; twilight Fri/Sat) | Carlton Gardens | $25-35 AUD adults; family deals | |
Melbourne International Comedy Festival | March 25-April 19 (evenings, 7pm+ shows) | 100+ venues (e.g., Forum, Athenaeum) | $30-80 AUD per show; free options | |
Reminisce 2026 (House/Techno) | March 21 (all day, from midday) | Sidney Myer Music Bowl | $100-150 AUD | Eventbrite or livenation.com.au |
Moonlight Cinema | Until April 5 (evenings from sunset) | Royal Botanic Gardens | $25-40 AUD; picnics allowed | |
Alliance Française French Film Festival | Through early April (evenings) | ACMI / Palace Cinemas | $20-25 AUD per session | |
KaBloom Flower Festival | Until April 19 (daily 9am-5pm) | Dandenong Ranges | $35 AUD adults |
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Uber (taxi) Citymapper (navigate)
EatClub Vegetarian may enjoy a meal at the nearby (Host) restaurants like 1. Ganesh Indian Restaurant 76 South Parade, Blackburn VIC 3130 2. Veggie Hut 984 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill VIC 3128
3. Maska Chaska 128 Whitehorse Rd, Blackburn VIC 3130
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