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City Guide - Melbourne - Special Events | ||
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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 |