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Melbourne International Film Festival


The Melbourne International Film Festival is an iconic Melbourne event that takes place over 17 days each winter. The Festival screens films from over 50 countries.

MIFF is Australia’s largest film festival program with 280 films that are comprised of features, shorts, documentaries and animations screening at over 400 sessions.


22nd July 2010 - 8th August 2010


AFL Grand Final


The AFL Grand Final can lay claim to being the biggest sporting event in Australia. The build-up in the week before the game is almost as tiring for its participants as the game is for the players and it is fast becoming a seven day Carnival celebration.

25th of September 2010


Melbourne Fringe Festival 2010


The Melbourne Fringe Festival is the largest annual celebration of independent arts in Victoria. The Festival is entirely open access, meaning that artists are responsible for the creation and presentation of their own events.

The Festival is one of Australia's most authentic reflections of contemporary arts practice due to the inclusive, open access approach and our ability to attract an impressive line up of emerging artists alongside established artists experimenting with content, form and presentation.


22nd September 2010 - 10th October 2010



Melbourne International Arts Festival


Indulge in the cream of Australian and international cultural events.

For 17 glorious days, Australian and international artists converge in the huge melting pot that is the Melbourne International Arts Festival. With spectacular events in Fed Square, every nook and cranny of the Arts Centre (including the famous Spiegeltent), CUB Malthouse and everywhere in between, this is your chance to indulge your passion for the visual arts, dance, theatre and more.


8th - 23rd October 2010


Melbourne Cup Carnival


The $5.6 million Emirates Melbourne Cup is more than just a horse race - it is a 150 year old social and cultural tradition that literally brings Australia to a standstill. The race draws competitors from all over the world with the annual invasion of northern hemisphere-trained stayers making it a truly international event.

The Melbourne Cup Carnival creates a party atmosphere unparalleled at any other Australian sporting event and is the worlds largest outdoor fashion event. It is a celebration not to be missed and never to be forgotten.

The Melbourne Cup Carnival is comprised of four unique race days:


Saturday 30th October – AAMI Victoria Derby Day
Tuesday 2nd November – Emirates Melbourne Cup Day
Thursday 4th November – Crown Oaks Day
Saturday 6th November – Emirates Stakes Day

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