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Festivals & events in Melbourne

Festivals, fairs, shows and one-off events on in Melbourne this week.

4 picks · 3 free · updated 28 October

Environmental Film FestivalWed 28 October · Palace Kino and other venuesFreeThrive: Multicultural Women's FestivalSat 31 October, 9am · Queen Victoria MarketFreeVictorian Festival of DiwaliSat 31 October, 12pm · Federation SquareFreeMelbourne DiwaliSat 31 October, 2pm · Stadium Square, Marvel Stadium
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Festivals & events in Melbourne, answered

What are the best festivals & events picks in Melbourne?

Right now: Environmental Film Festival, Thrive: Multicultural Women's Festival, Victorian Festival of Diwali and Melbourne Diwali. The list is refreshed several times a day from local hotels and hostels, FreeGuides' own research and booking partners.

Are any of them free?

Yes: Thrive: Multicultural Women's Festival, Victorian Festival of Diwali and Melbourne Diwali.

Can I plan a day around these?

Yes. Open What's On Melbourne and use Plan my day: it builds a day from these and everything else on in Melbourne, with a link to book each one. Ask Eli, FreeGuides' trip planner, to plan several days.