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Events in Melbourne

A relatively modern city which is less than 200 years old, Melbourne is a sophisticated and culturally diverse city which comes as no surprise to its resident's, and has been named in an international poll the world's most livable city.

If your foray is food and dining then your palette is in for a treat. The CBD and city fringe is made up of precincts - distinct enclaves rich with their own flavors and unique cultural influences which leave any food connoisseur satisfied. Melbourne boasts great events, a passion for food and wine and a fabulous arts scene. Known as a style-setter, Melbourne is home to a non-stop program of festivals, renowned dining, major art exhibitions and musical extravaganzas. Why not choose from a great range of Stay & See™ , Dinner & Show or VIP Packages for an event while you're in Melbourne.

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Events in Melbourne
Think Like A Billionaire DONALD TRUMP
 
From: Wednesday, 12 November 2008
Location: Melbourne
He is the archetypal businessman, a deal maker without peer and an ardent philanthropist, but it's the story behind his trip to Australia that is as amazing as the crowds of 60,000 that flock to hear him speak in the USA, hungry for tips on how to succeed in business and in life.
Stray Cats
 
From: Thursday, 19 February 2009
Location: Melbourne
It's been a long, long, too long a wait but finally Brian Setzer, Slim Jim Phantom and Lee Rocker will be back down under on their Farewell World Tour.
Tell Me On A Sunday
 
From: Tuesday, 2 September 2008
Location: Melbourne
A single girl in the big city.
Kookaburra Musical Theatre Company - Melbourne Gala Event
 
From: Monday, 8 September 2008
Location: Melbourne
Billy Elliot The Musical
 
From: Friday, 16 January 2009
Location: Melbourne
From the multi-award winning creators of the smash-hit film Billy Elliot, comes BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL! With music by Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall and directed by Stephen Daldry, this highly acclaimed production is set against the historic British miners strike of the 1980s.
Andrea Bocelli in Concert
 
From: Wednesday, 27 August 2008
Location: Melbourne
World-renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli is set to tour Australia this August in arenas around the country.
Stevie Wonder
 
From: Sunday, 19 October 2008
Location: Melbourne
One of contemporary music's most iconic stars, the legendary Stevie Wonder, has announced that he will tour Australia in October 2008.
Eros Ramazzotti
 
From: Wednesday, 29 October 2008
Location: Melbourne
Italian superstar Eros Ramazzotti announces his first Australian concert tour.
John Mellencamp
 
From: Friday, 21 November 2008
Location: Melbourne
The Frontier Touring Company and Roundhouse Entertainment are delighted to announce that for the first time in fifteen years John Mellencamp will tour Australia and New Zealand.
Billy Joel
 
From: Saturday, 29 November 2008
Location: Melbourne
Fans of the piano man prepare yourselves! Billy Joel is coming back to Australia and New Zealand this November and December for a limited run of concerts.
Alicia Keys
 
From: Wednesday, 17 December 2008
Location: Melbourne
With 30 millions album sales, 11 Grammy Awards, 4 US #1 albums, a name-check from Bob Dylan, and most recently being awarded the prestigious honour of recording the Bond theme with Jack White, Alicia Keys has set herself apart from her contemporaries.
Priest Feast 2008 - Judas Priest
 
From: Saturday, 13 September 2008
Location: Melbourne
Judas Priest are a seminal and vital part of rock history.
Nickelodeons Dora the Explorer - LIVE on Stage
 
From: Saturday, 20 September 2008
Location: Melbourne
The 80-minute musical spectacular leads Dora, our 7 year old Latino heroine, her cousin Diego, Boots the monkey, and all their friends on a fun-filled, swashbuckling, sea-faring adventure.
Aled Jones
 
From: Thursday, 30 October 2008
Location: Melbourne
Welsh-born Aled Jones has led us on a astounding musical journey, from roaming through the heritage of Welsh choral singing to a highly-successful career as a magnificent, velvet-voiced baritone.
ACO Euphoric
 
From: Sunday, 9 November 2008
Location: Melbourne
Australian Chamber Orchestra Lead Violinist Richard Tognetti and Principal Cellist Timo-Veikko Valve showcase their precios Guarneri instruments in Brahms final orchestral work, the exuberant Double Concerto.
Delta Goodrem
 
From: Friday, 16 January 2009
Location: Melbourne
DELTA Goodrem is back on stage - and this time it's personal.
Manon
 
From: Tuesday, 16 September 2008
Location: Melbourne
Madama Butterfly
 
From: Tuesday, 11 November 2008
Location: Melbourne
East meets West and innocence meets experience, with tragic consequences, in Puccini's moving tale of love and loss in the ancient city of Nagasaki.
148th Melbourne Cup Carnival 2008
 
From: Saturday, 1 November 2008
Location: Melbourne
The Emirates Melbourne Cup is more than just a horse race - it is a 148- year old social and cultural tradition that literally brings Australia to a standstill.
Shane Warne The Musical
 
From: Thursday, 11 December 2008
Location: Melbourne
Shane Warne The Musical sets out to both celebrate and understand the life of cricket's most adored and maligned hero as he battles fame, failure, fidelity and the ferocious Australian media.
Raggamuffin
 
From: Sunday, 1 February 2009
Location: Melbourne
Ziggy Marley, Eddy Grant, Stephen Marley, Shaggy, Arrested Development, Inner Circle and Bonjah will perform at six events nationally and one in New Zealand, kicking off on January 24 in Perth.
Morning Of The Earth
 
From: Friday, 3 October 2008
Location: Melbourne
Morning of the Earth The Original Film & Music Live in Concert will feature special guests Lior and Old Man River.
Andre Rieu
 
From: Thursday, 13 November 2008
Location: Melbourne
ANDRE RIEU announces plans to bring his incredible tour line-up to Melbourne (Telstra Dome) on 15 November and to Sydney (Telstra Stadium) on 27 and 29 November 2008.
The Rocky Horror Show
 
From: Sunday, 14 September 2008
Location: Melbourne
Helpmann Award winners iOTA (Frank N Furter), PAUL CAPSIS (Riff Raff) and TAMSIN CARROLL (Magenta), with MICHAEL CORMICK (Eddie/Dr.
Elvis Elvis Elvis
 
From: Saturday, 6 September 2008
Location: Melbourne
In September 2008, Australia will have the unique chance to witness for the first time anywhere in the world, Donny Edwards, Max Pellicano and Shawn Klush live in concert in Elvis! Elvis! Elvis! An American Trilogy.
Grace Knight
 
From: Thursday, 25 September 2008
Location: Melbourne
Grace Knight took the Eurogliders pop band to chart topping success with smash hits such as Heaven (Must Be There), We Will Together and Absolutely throughout the 80s.
Shannon Noll
 
From: Friday, 26 September 2008
Location: Melbourne
Following his successful trip to the USA where he was the New York ambassador for GDay USA: Australia Week, the multi-platinum selling singer cant wait to hit the road and get back to his fans, making stops at cities in more than half the Australian territories.
Damien Leith - Catch The Wind Tour
 
From: Friday, 3 October 2008
Location: Melbourne
In October, Damien Leith will arrive at The Palms as part of his Catch The Wind Tour where he performs selected songs from his favourite singer-songwriters of the 60s and 70s and re-interprets them with his amazing vocal style as featured on his top selling album, Catch The Wind: Songs of a Generation.
The Bangles
 
From: Wednesday, 8 October 2008
Location: Melbourne
Following a flurry of sell-out shows worldwide, fans and scribes have re-discovered pop pre-eminent girl group, the Bangles.
Tony Hadley and Paul Young
 
From: Thursday, 23 October 2008
Location: Melbourne
Bonnie Tyler
 
From: Tuesday, 28 October 2008
Location: Melbourne
Bonnie Tyler
 
From: Tuesday, 28 October 2008
Location: Melbourne
Bjorn Again
 
From: Friday, 31 October 2008
Location: Melbourne
Bjorn Again are the only ABBA tribute to be endorsed by ABBA and are recognised as one of Australias most successful exports.
Kate Ceberano
 
From: Wednesday, 26 November 2008
Location: Melbourne
Described by Hugh Jackman as "Not only an amazing singer, but an extraordinary performer", Kate Ceberano is known for her soulful voice, charismatic nature and ability to steal the dance floor.
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