1st February 2020 / Sarah Lowry: What's on in Melbourne this Season

Autumn in Melbourne is a time for festivals, fashion, food, and fun! The city has something for everyone at this beautiful time of year, as we enjoy the crisp and pleasant weather of the season.

Melbourne Food & Wine Festival | 19-29 March 2020

melbournefoodandwine.com.au

The Melbourne Food & Wine Festival offers an exciting 10-day program, showcasing the tastiest cuisine from around the globe, cooking demonstrations, culinary conversations and of course, plenty of food and wine to be sampled and enjoyed.

A house party with the food talent of the moment, Alison Roman. Friday drinks with all the hot chips you can handle. A street fair with spaghetti, a quiz night testing your tastebuds, and a red-hot selection of Sichuan food - there's plenty of good stuff in MFWF's Feature Events to sink your teeth into!

Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show | 25-29 March 2020

melbflowershow.com.au

The smell of freshly cut grass and bursting blooms will scent the Melbourne air once again for the 25th anniversary of the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show in 2020, hosted in the exquisite heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens over five glorious Autumn days. Featuring the best landscape and floral talent from Australia and around the world alongside an extensive array of garden retail products, the show is a celebration of lifestyle and our great outdoors.

Skyfall in Concert | 3-4 April 2020

mso.com.au/whats-on/2020/skyfall-in-concert

Daniel Craig plays the legendary secret agent in the franchise's most successful film to date, with the MSO performing Thomas Newman's award-winning score live to picture.

Melbourne International Comedy Festival | 25 March – 19 April 2020

comedyfestival.com.au

There are many reasons to visit one of the biggest comedy festivals in the world. You'll enjoy a wonderful array of choice with hundreds of shows, ticket prices averaging at $30 and free family entertainment. With hundreds of awesome local and international artists descending on Melbourne for the Festival, it's important to plan out who you're going to see. All shows will be available to book through the website.

Moomba Long Weekend | 6-9 March 2020

moomba.melbourne.vic.gov.au

Proudly presented by the City of Melbourne, the iconic Moomba Festival showcases a jam-packed, fun-loving and family-friendly program of events and activities along the banks of the Yarra. Release your inner adrenaline junkie on the carnival rides, check out world-class athletes water ski and wakeboard down the river, enjoy performances from talented artists, catch the wacky Birdman Rally and much more at Moomba Long Weekend.

Light Up Melbourne Festival | 19-22 March 2020

lightupmelbourne.com.au

Set along the North Bank of the Yarra River, the 'Free Entry' Festival will light up Melbourne with bigger-than-life custom built lanterns, a variety of stalls showcasing Asian culture, traditions and cuisines and a full weekend of entertainment. Enjoy a diverse range of market stalls, with a variety of speciality food and trader stalls including a 'Little Sichuan' area where the very best Sichuanese cuisine will be on display.

Melbourne Home Show | 16-19 April 2020

melbournehomeshow.com.au

The Melbourne Home Show, supported by the HIA, is packed to the rafters with all the latest building and renovation products from more than 250 leading brands. Save time and money with exclusive show specials and free advice from leading experts all under one roof.