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Special Events

Australian Open (annual major tennis tournament), Jan

Chinese New Year Festival
(major celebrations held over two days in Chinatown), Feb

Antipodes Festival
(six-week festival celebrating the rich cultural heritage of Melbourne's Greek community), centred on the National Day of Greece, 25 Mar

Australian Grand Prix
, Mar

Melbourne Moomba Festival
(Australia's largest outdoor festival featuring performances and events), Mar

Melbourne International Comedy Festival
, Apr

Melbourne International Film Festival
(annual showcase of Australian and international films), Jul

Royal Melbourne Show
(annual country show with agricultural and farming displays), Sep

Melbourne Fringe Festival
(three-week festival exploring new, alternative and experimental art), Sep/Oct

Melbourne Festival
(17-day arts festival featuring music, theatre, opera and dance), Oct

Spring Racing Carnival
(six weeks of racing, street festivals and exhibitions and the world-famous Melbourne Cup), Oct-Nov



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