Don't miss in Melbourne
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FRI 16 OCT
Melbourne v Richmond - 2026 NAB AFLW Season 11
Fri 16 Oct · 7:15pm–11:15pm
Ticketed event at IKON Park. All ages.
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Ticketed event at IKON Park. All ages.
SAT 17 OCT
Caulfield Cup
Sat 17 Oct · 12:00am–11:59pm
The 150th Caulfield Cup, a Group 1 race over 2400m and one of the big days of Melbourne's spring racing season.
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The 150th Caulfield Cup, a Group 1 race over 2400m and one of the big days of Melbourne's spring racing season.
SAT 17 OCT
Carlton v Western Bulldogs - 2026 NAB AFLW Season 11
Sat 17 Oct · 3:05pm–7:05pm
Ticketed event at IKON Park. All ages.
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Ticketed event at IKON Park. All ages.
SUN 18 OCT
Collingwood v Sydney & Essendon v North Melbourne - 2026 NAB AFLW
Sun 18 Oct · 12:30pm–4:30pm
Collingwood v Sydney - 12:30 PM Essendon v North Melbourne - 3:05 PM
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Collingwood v Sydney - 12:30 PM Essendon v North Melbourne - 3:05 PM
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SAT 24 OCT
Cox Plate at Flemington
Sat 24 Oct · 12:25pm–5:50pm
The Cox Plate runs at Flemington for 2026 only, its first time at the course. A full Group 1 race day a week before the Cup Carnival.
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The Cox Plate runs at Flemington for 2026 only, its first time at the course. A full Group 1 race day a week before the Cup Carnival.
SAT 31 OCT
Victoria Derby Day
Sat 31 Oct · 12:20pm–5:40pm
Opening day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, headlined by the Victoria Derby. Black and white dress code and a big, social crowd.
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Opening day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, headlined by the Victoria Derby. Black and white dress code and a big, social crowd.
TUE 3 NOV
Melbourne Cup Day
Tue 3 Nov · 10:45am–5:15pm
The Melbourne Cup at Flemington, on a Victorian public holiday. Fashion, crowds and a full card of racing.
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The Melbourne Cup at Flemington, on a Victorian public holiday. Fashion, crowds and a full card of racing.
THU 5 NOV
Oaks Day
Thu 5 Nov · 1:00pm–5:50pm
Thursday race day of the Cup Carnival, featuring the Oaks for three-year-old fillies. Usually more relaxed, with a strong fashion focus.
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Thursday race day of the Cup Carnival, featuring the Oaks for three-year-old fillies. Usually more relaxed, with a strong fashion focus.
SAT 7 NOV
Champions Stakes Day
Sat 7 Nov · 12:40pm–5:50pm
Closing Saturday of the Cup Carnival. The cheapest weekend entry of the carnival and a good day for families.
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Closing Saturday of the Cup Carnival. The cheapest weekend entry of the carnival and a good day for families.
SAT 14 NOV
Farmers Market at Abbotsford Convent
Every Saturday · next Sat 14 Nov
Monthly farmers market at Abbotsford Convent with 45+ Victorian growers and makers. $2 entry goes to the Convent.
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Monthly farmers market at Abbotsford Convent with 45+ Victorian growers and makers. $2 entry goes to the Convent.
- Sat 14 Nov 2026
- Sat 12 Dec 2026
SUN 15 NOV
Free
Stock Up Vintage Market
Sun 15 Nov · 9:00am–4:00pm
A one-day vintage market in C Shed at Queen Victoria Market. Free entry.
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A one-day vintage market in C Shed at Queen Victoria Market. Free entry.
SAT 21 NOV
Free
Cachivaches Latin Market
Sat 21 Nov – Sun 22 Nov · 9am–4pm daily
A Latin market weekend with music, food trucks and stalls in the C and D Sheds at Queen Victoria Market. Free entry.
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A Latin market weekend with music, food trucks and stalls in the C and D Sheds at Queen Victoria Market. Free entry.
SAT 21 NOV
T20 International: Australia v England
Sat 21 Nov · 7:15pm–11:59pm
A night T20 between Australia and England at the MCG. A short, fast game that fits into an evening. Starts 7.15pm.
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A night T20 between Australia and England at the MCG. A short, fast game that fits into an evening. Starts 7.15pm.
SAT 12 DEC
Free
Summer Solstice Herbalism Market
Sat 12 Dec · 9:00am–3:00pm
Market of handmade herbal products and local herbalists in the Abbotsford Convent Oratory. Free entry.
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Market of handmade herbal products and local herbalists in the Abbotsford Convent Oratory. Free entry.
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