Victoria's event calendar is packed year-round, driving significant domestic and international tourism.
* **Spring Racing Carnival:** A massive horse racing and fashion festival culminating in the Melbourne Cup (November). * **Moomba Festival:** Australia's largest free community festival, held over the Labor Day long weekend, featuring a parade and the "Birdman Rally" on the Yarra River. * **AFL Grand Final Parade:** A public holiday in Victoria leading up to the biggest football match of the year (September). * **White Night / RISING:** Major winter arts festivals transforming the city streets with light installations, music, and food. * **Regional Events:** Events like the Port Fairy Folk Festival, the Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach, and the Bright Autumn Festival celebrate the state's regional diversity.