Melbourne had plenty competing for a place in the diary during March 2026. Moomba ran from 5 to 9 March, while the Melbourne International Comedy Festival reached venues including the Chinese Museum later in the month.
Football added another reason to head into the city. Melbourne City's home Champions League knockout fixture was scheduled for 3 March at AAMI Park, before the return leg in Thailand a week later.
For anyone planning a visit around several events, the practical details matter: check the venue, allow time between bookings and confirm the trip home before setting out. Events grouped under the same festival can still be on opposite sides of the city.
The City of Melbourne's events calendar lists dates and locations, with individual organisers providing booking details.