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Massive list of what’s on in Melbourne and regional Victoria in June 2024 (230+ activities and events)

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June is shaping up to be a huge month with lots of winter festivals and solstice celebrations across the state. There’s also a jam-packed Kings Birthday long weekend, and the winter school holidays kick off at the end of the month.

There’s plenty to do and see as well -this is our massive list of things to do this month across the state.

This list will be updated as more June events are announced so check back regularly.

Events running throughout June 2024

  • The RISING festival is back for 2024 from 1-16 June
  • Taste Sorrento – Sorrento’s winter festival – has an extravaganza of events and promotions across the entire month from 1-30 June.
  • Indulge in a scone extravaganza at Mary Eats Cake’s first ever Scone Festival from 1-30 June at the Montrose and Brunswick stores.
  • The Victorian Pride Centre in St Kilda is running events all month from 1-30 June for Pride Month
  • As winter approaches and the nights get colder, it’s time for the festive Winter Night Market at Queen Victoria Market. The 2024 event is taking place over a 13 week season, every Wednesday night from June 5 to August 28, between 5pm and 10pm.
  • The 2024 Children’s International Film Festival is taking place from 8 June to 7 July at the Lido, Classic and Cameo Cinemas.
  • The NBA Exhibition in Docklands is the ultimate experience for basketball enthusiasts! This basketball exhibition is a one-of-a-kind adventure through the amazing universe of the NBA. The event runs until 23 June and offers over 20 themed sections combining the NBA’s rich and storied past with interactive elements that transport you into the world of basketball.
  • Unko Museum, translated as the “Poop Museum”, is a fun and interactive exhibit with super adorable decor. Enter a world of colour and unleash your inner child in a uniquely Kawaii (cute) poop universe imported from Japan. This unique exhibit is on until 28 June.
  • The Science Gallery at the University of Melbourne’s exhibition – NOT NATURAL – explores our increasing ability to control nature and the plethora of possibilities and ethical dilemmas that come with that power. Running until 29 June.
  • Following a successful tour in the USA and UK, it’s Melbourne’s turn get ready for the Harry Potter: Forbidden Forest adventure on the Mornington Peninsula until 30 June when The Briars Community Forest in Mount Martha will turn into a legit dark and magical forest.
  • The Broadway sensation Wicked  looks at what happened in the Land of Oz… but from a different angle. See it at Melbourne’s Regent Theatre until 30 June.
  • Victoria’s zoos are being transformed into prehistoric playgrounds with Zoos Victoria’s new Dinos at the Zoo immersive experience providing an unforgettable journey back in time until 14 July.
  • Melbourne Museum will showcase some of Victoria’s most outstanding VCE and VCE VET design and technology students when Top Designs returns for 2024. The showcase runs until 14 July.
  • Exclusive to Bendigo Art Gallery, Paris: Impressions of Life 1880–1925 takes visitors on a journey through the lively and picturesque streets of historic Paris. You can see it until 14 July.
  •  Sunset Boulevard’s triumphant return to Australia after nearly thirty years is playing at the Princess Theatre until 11 August, starring Sarah Brightman and delivering a captivating tale of love, loss, and the pursuit of dreams.
  • Take a trip down memory lane, with the iconic celebrity handprints from a former Bourke Street hardware store, McEwans, making their triumphant return to the CBD at the City Gallery at Melbourne Town Hall in an exhibition until 16 August.
  • Celebrating culture, nostalgia, and the pursuit of happiness, the Immigration Museum’s expansive exhibition Joy features seven Victorian-based artists showcasing their interpretations of joy through immersive installations, until 29 August.
  • Visited by more than 10 million people around the world and earning a spot on CNN’s “must-see” list, The Art of the Brick  is running until 31 August at the Melbourne Showgrounds. This brand new, immersive version of Nathan Sawaya’s iconic LEGO art exhibit features original collections, over 100 sculptures made from more than 1 million bricks, a LEGO safari, moving installations, 360 degree projections, and much more.
  • Jump aboard the Skyline Ferris Wheel that promises breathtaking views of Melbourne’s cityscape, truly a one-of-a-kind vantage point to see a unique perspective of the CBD and beyond. It’s at the Polly Woodside Park next to MCEC until September.
  • Endless play abounds at ACMI this winter, as world premiere exhibition Beings comes alive until 29 September 2024. Comprised of 13 artworks drawn from the 20-year career of international art and design collective Universal Everything – including the premiere of four brand new artworks – Beings features an assortment of curious characters born from code.
  • Hair Pieces at the Head Museum of Modern Art runs until ^6 October and explores the evocative and complex significance of hair in contemporary culture through a selection of recent Australian and international works of art.
  • To mark the bicentenary of the death of Lord Byron, Melbourne’s Hellenic Museum has premiered The Spirit of Byron: Philhellenism and the Greek War of Independence, an original exhibition exploring Greece’s fight for freedom and Lord Byron’s legacy through a curated selection of works on paper from The Robertson Collection. Showing daily until January 2025.

What’s on in and around Melbourne 1-2 June 2024:

  • The Good Food and Wine Show continues at MCEC on 1- 2 June.
  • There’ll be a Four Pillars pop-up shop in the middle of LaManna Supermarket in Essendon Fields until Monday 3 June with gin tasting and cocktail classes across the four days. 
  • Battle Area Melbourne – Australia’s largest fighting game major continues at the Moonee Valley Racecourse on 1- 2 June.
  • Learn about National Reconciliation Week at the Collingwood Children’s Farm from 1 -3 June through educational crafts and storytime in the Barn, followed by a visit to the Birrarung Bank Restoration Site and First Nations gardens we manage in collaboration with the Narrap Rangers Unit.
  • Kulin Nation bushtukka woman Cassie Fisher-Patterson will host flora and fauna tours at Mallanbool Reserve in Murrumbeena on 1 June. Cassie will share her extensive knowledge of traditional and medicinal uses of native plants, and how to identify edible native plants.
  • Get winter ready at the Frankston (and surrounds) Op Shop Trail – One day of discounted secondhand shopping on Saturday 1 June.
  • Banyule Council and Barrbunin Beek Aboriginal Gathering Place are holding a family day for National Reconciliation Week on 1 June. Take the whole family along for a range of fun activities and to learn what you can do to make a difference.
  • Matsumura Blues Festival is an exciting new music festival launching on 1 June 2024 as ten bands perform at the iconic Prince Bandroom in St Kilda. The Festival offers a unique line-up of leading Australian and international blues and rock musicians, blending their tunes with some traditional Okinawan and Japanese artists.
  • Indulge your sweet tooth at Melbourne’s beloved Donut Festival, returning to Queen Victoria Market for a delectable two-day extravaganza over the weekend of 1-2 June.
  • There’s a trash n treasure winter carboot market in West Footscray on 1 June
  • The Pascoe Vale Hand Spinners and Weavers Annual Exhibition and Sale is set to return on the weekend of 1-2 June.
  • Celebrate Bunurong culture and Country, hear from Jillian West on reconciliation and be inspired by First People’s Assembly representative Zoe Upton’s insights on Treaty and how to be a supportive ally at a Reconciliation and Treaty Talk in Flinders on 1 June,
  • Join a free 90-minute guided walking tour on Saturday 1 June with guest artists Thulli Mara (Woi-Wurrung, Boon Wurrung and Yuggera) and Stacey Payten (Wiradjuri) to celebrate First Peoples arts and culture in the Ringwood arts precinct during Reconciliation Week.
  • The Boite is celebrating its birthday this June, exactly 45 years to the day after its first concert. A special celebration at the Collingwood Town Hall on 1 June will feature performers spanning the entirety of The Boite’s history, presenting music and traditions from around the world.
  • The High Life Expo at the RACV Club in the city on 1 June will showcase sustainability and resilience solutions tailored for apartments, apartment buildings and units.
  • Join a guided Walk on Country to mark the Kulin Nation season of Perrin/Deep Winter at Altona Coastal Park on 1 June. 
  • There’s a Reconciliation Day tree planting event in Tarneit on 1 June. 
  • Join in unique opportunity as part of National Reconciliation Week to learn about the First Nations experience of incarceration at HM Prison Pentridge in Coburg on 1 June.  The Torch artist and Keerraaywoorrong man, Chris Austin will lead this talk and tour reflecting on how his art has been deeply influenced and informed by his own time spent behind the bluestone walls of Pentridge.
  • Get ready for a fabulous start to Pride Month at the launch of a spectacular lineup of film screenings, workshops, and performances at the Victorian Pride Centre in St Kilda on 1 June.
  • Environmental Film Festival Australia is back with EFFA presents: Home Grown, their first ever festival to focus entirely on Australian cinema. Taking place on Saturday 1 June at ACMI, Fed Square, this pop-up event invites audiences to journey across our coastlines, mountain regions, desert landscapes, cities and ecosystems, through personal stories of nature, belonging and protest.
  • Join in an electrifying evening at the kid-friendly Flame Festival in Anzac Park, Cragieburn on 1 June. Get ready to witness breath-taking fire performers and thrilling fire stunts that will leave you in awe.
  • After a hiatus of a year, the Cat Cafe Melbourne in Carlton will be having its grand reopening on 1 June with bookings now live so you can reserve a session to meet and say hello to their furry friends.
  • The Pakenham Bridal Expo is on at the Cardinia Cultural Centre on 2 June.
  • The Mind, Body and Soul New Age Expo pop-up is on in Werribee on 2 June.
  • The Revamp Clothing Market will be at Welcome to Thornbury on 2 June.
  • The Sorrento Street Market is on 2 June promising a day of unforgettable fun, community spirit, and delightful discoveries.
  • Hear from experts who will empower with the latest science, take part in workshops that inspire sustainable practice, and walk away feeling motivated to make immediate changes for better self-sufficiency at Maribrynong City Council’s first ever Living Future Expo in Footscray on 2 June.
  • The Volkswagen club of Victoria invite Volkswagen enthusiasts to Dubs on Display on Sunday 2 June at the Pipeworks Market in Thomastown. 
  • Join in a celebration of Italian culture at the Festa Della Repubblica in Braeside on Sunday, 2 June. Indulge in authentic Italian foods, sip on prosecco and aperol, savour Arrosticini, admire prestige Italian cars, and enjoy friendly soccer and bocce matches.
  • Experience the rich cultural heritage of Australia’s First Peoples and celebrate Mabo Day at St Kilda Esplanade Market on Sunday 2 June.
  • Celebrate World Environment Day on 2 June by helping to plant an area of Truganina Park in Altona Meadows with local indigenous plants.
  • Enjoy a fun day out at Boronia Family Day on 2 June, with free activities, music, food and more.
  • The Werribee Holistic and Psychic Expo is on 2 June.
  • There’s a Kite Flying Festival at Anzac Park in Cragieburn on 2 June.
  • Stadium Stomp is your chance to stair climb the mighty MCG. Climb your way up, down and around the MCG grandstands in this epic stair challenge on 2 June.

What’s on in and around Melbourne 3-9 June 2024:

What’s on in and around Melbourne 10-16 June 2024:

  • A 21 Gun Salute on the Lower Forecourt  of the Shrine of Remembrance on 10 June at 12pm will mark the official birthday of His Majesty King Charles III.
  • The Mount Martha South Beach Market is on the Kings Birthday holiday, Monday 10 June.
  • The South Melbourne Market’s popular foodie event – A Seafood Affair – returns from 12-22 June.
  • Banksy is probably the most famous and also the most mysterious graffiti artist in the world. The Art of Banksy: Without Limits exhibition will open in Docklands on 12 June and shows more than 180 of the artist’s works, such as his original art, prints on different kinds of materials, photos, sculptures, and much more.
  • Explore ACMI’s latest blockbuster Beings after-dark on 13 June at a party merging live music, performance, food and drinks in partnership with RISING. Hosted by the incomparable Betty Grumble, ACMI Nights: Beings will bring together local DJs, vintage videogames, a performance choreographed by Harrison Ritchie-Jones, and a dress-up station featuring playsuits by artist Samantha Thompson, for a serious night of play.
  • More than 500 Egyptian treasures will come to Melbourne exclusively from the British Museum for the International exclusive exhibition Pharaoh at the National Gallery of Victoria’s from 14 June to 6 October.  It is the most ambitious international presentation of the British Museum’s collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts. Many of the works will be displayed in Australia for the first time. 
  • Lightscape – the immersive Melbourne hit returns to transform the Botanic Gardens after dark with a reimagined trail and brand new installations from 14 June – 4 August.
  • Spoken – the handmade bicycle show – is on at Seaworks in Williamstown on 14-16 June
  • Shop, eat, drink and socialise at the Soul Night Market in Mornington on 14 June – a festive, foodie and makers market
  • The Melbourne Queer Film Festival on 14-16 June is celebrating the diverse community with a series of Pride Month film screenings hosted at the Victorian Pride Centre.
  • The Warburton Film Festival is on 14-16 June
  • The World Bachata Festival hosted annually in Melbourne is a 3 day, 2 night festival with international artists, local and international performers, workshops and world class DJs to keep you dancing. Its on in St Kilda 14-17 June.
  • AFL Hall of Fame player and premiership coach Mark ‘Choco’ Williams will be guest of honour at a special Men’s Health Week breakfast in Hawthorn on 14 June.
  • The Spanish Film Festival returns from 14 June – 5 July.
  • Forest therapy, streetscape walks, Persian food, old home movies, an early morning swim, and a giant puppet whale will be part of this year’s annual Willy Lit Fest in Williamstown from 14-16 June, along with more than 100 writers from near and far. 
  • The 2024 Truffle Festival is happening at at the Queen Victoria Market on 15-16 June
  • Visit the tranquil rural areas of Cottles Bridge, Kangaroo Ground, Panton Hill, Smiths Gully, St Andrews, Arthurs Creek and more, located north of Eltham for the the Open Cellars of Nillumbik winery event on 15-16 June.
  • Head to the Hawthorn Arts Centre for a magical weekend filled with treasures, experiences, and witchcraft  at The Witch Market on 15-16 June 
  • The June Humble Market from the Make It Collective will be held on 15 June at the Northcote Uniting Church.
  • The Ritchies Sorrento Community Fun Day is on 15 June.
  • The Crystal Society’s Annual Clearance Expo is happening in Coburg North on 15-16 June. with thousands of crystals, fossils, gemstone jewellery, lapidary and jewellery supplies, stone carvings and more.
  • Hundreds of pre-loved cookery books will be on sale in the Como House Ballroom in South Yarra on 15-16 June.
  • Celebrate the opening of Rowville’s new Stamford Park on Saturday 15 June with live music, roving entertainment, education talks, a reptile show and scavenger hunt with prizes.
  • There’s a Kids Clothing Swap in Richmond on 15 June.
  • The Box Hill Miniature Steam Railway’s June public running day is on 16 June.
  • The St Kilda puppy pub crawl is happening on Sunday 16 June –  go bar-crawling where the pooches will be served dog martinis, homemade doggie arepitas and finish up at the off-lead dog beach.
  • The Children’s International Film festival proud to present a special Family Fun Day event for the highly anticipated new film Inside Out 2 at the Classic, Lido and Cameo Cinemas on Sunday 16 June.
  • Miss Kitty’s Costumes is having a mega costume clearout in St Kilda on 16 June. They’re offloading some amazing ex rental costumes, mascots, vintage clothing, wigs and accessories.
  • The Pride Without Prejudice LGBTQIA+ Showcase on 16 June at the Victorian Pride Centre in St Kilda highlights the sparkling diversity of the Australian LGBTQIA+ creative community.
  • The Croydon Holistic and Psychic Expo is on 16 June.
  • Are you considering launching into the brave new world of electric vehicles? The Nillumbik Shire’s EV Expo in Eltham on 16 June is your one stop shop to find out about current models, charging options, running costs, second hand vehicles and more.
  • The Reclink Community Cup is set to kick off once again in Abbotsford on 16 June bringing together the vibrant Melbourne music scene and the spirited community radio industry for a day of grassroots football and live music. 

What’s on in and around Melbourne 17-23 June 2024:

  • The Whittlesea Aging Well Expo is on in South Morang on 18 June.
  • The second Cardinia Skills and Jobs Showcase will be held on Thursday 20 June 2024 at the Cardinia Cultural Centre in Pakenham.
  • Monash Public Library Service’s annual literature festival, WordFest. is back for 2024. Running from 20 June – 11 July 2024, the festival brings readers and writers together for a series of author talks, writing workshops and the Monash Short Story Writing Competition.
  • Garden lovers can enjoy a tour of the Government House gardens on 21 June.
  • Shop, eat, drink and socialise at the Soul Night Market in Moorabbin on 21 June – a festive, foodie and makers market
  • As the shortest day of the year unfolds on 21 June, embrace the energising chill of an icy morning swim in the bay at the Winter Solstice Ice Swim in Sorrento.
  • Step into a world where winter magic reigns supreme, where the air is filled with festive cheer and the ground blanketed in glistening snow. From 21 June to 21 July Narre Warren’s sprawling field transforms into a whimsical haven, welcoming all to FROSTED – A Winter Spectacular, a celebration of Christmas in July unlike any other.
  • Cire’s Food and Craft Winter Market is on in Chirnside Park on 21 June.
  • Celebrate Hume Refugee Week 2024 om 21 June in Broadmeadows  with cultural performances, art, music, dance and food.
  • Party through the longest night of the year and celebrate the winter solstice at Scienceworks After Dark on 21 June with 18+ Planetarium and museum entry, live music and roving artists and performers. 
  • Celebrate International Yoga Day on 21 June at the 2024 Spirit Harmony Multicultural Festival Australia in Clayton with music, dance, fashion, comedy, singing, drumming from China, Seychelles, Mauritius, Africa, Russia, Greece, Nepal, Afghanistan, SriLankan, Egypt, Azerbaijan, Bangla Desh, India & Bollywood entertainment to celebrate International Yoga Day.
  • The Seaworks Winter Solstice Festival is a free event celebrating the longest night and the shortest day of the year, marking the start of the winter season on 22 June.
  • The World Refugee Festival in Pakenham on 22 June is an opportunity to celebrate the strength, resilience, and determination of those who were forced to flee their homeland and encountered all kinds of persecutions. 
  • On Saturday 22 June, The Belgrave Lantern Festival will fill the streets of Belgrave with entertainment, food, fun and festivity.
  • Share in the warmth of local artists, makers, healers and small businesses in a beautiful day of discovering high quality handcrafted goods and holistic connection, right in the heart of Thornbury at the Thornbury Solstice Community Market on 22 June
  • Experience an evening of of sacred Sufi music with the masters of the form, Qawwal – Fareed Ayaz, Abu Muhammed Qawwal and musicians for Eid at Federation Square on 22 June. 
  • Beat the winter blues at a shopping and wellness extravaganza at the Ibis Hotel in Glen Waverley on 22 June.
  • Welcome to Brunswick’s 4th annual Hot Sauce and Chilli Festival is taking place on 22 June.
  • The Collingwood Children’s Farm’s 21st annual winter solstice bonfire is on 22 June
  • Winter Solstice at CERES Community Environment Park in Brunswick East on 22 June honours the longest night of the year. Come warm your hands by the fire, sip on some mulled wine and feast on locally made, winter-warming food.
  • Get a taste of the hidden gems of the Yarra Valley with a weekend full of wine tasting, live music, delicious bites and stunning scenery across nine participating family-run wineries at the Shortest Lunch on 22-23 June.
  • The Vintage and Modern Toy Fair is on at Malvern Town Hall on 23 June.
  • I Wore It Once is a high quality, curated pre-loved fashion market that’s taking place in Mornington on 23 June.
  • The Beaconsfield Holistic and Psychic Expo is on 23 June.
  • Celebrating 50 years since ABBA’s iconic win at Eurovision 1974 with “Waterloo,” ABBA Day Downunder at Williamstown Town Hall on 23 June will immerse you in the magic of ABBA like never before!

What’s on in and around Melbourne 24-30 June 2024:

  • The Eynesbury Winter Festival returns 27 June-14 July. Glide across the ice rink or whirl through the new carnival zone and wonderland, while indulging in delicious winter treats Other family-friendly activities include our winter solstice celebration, dedicated kids fun day, night market and food truck festival.
  • Grampians winemakers are coming to Melbourne for a one-night event called Grampians in a Glass, giving you the opportunity to delve into the delights of one of Australia’s most renowned wine regions, as 17 esteemed winemakers from Western Victoria converge on Victoria by Farmer’s Daughter at Federation Square on Thursday 27 June.
  • The Newport Folk Festival is happening on 28-29 June.
  • Immerse is a multidisciplinary arts event in Knox, held from 28 June to 28 July 2024, turning the City of Knox into a living art gallery.
  • Melbourne Museum will be exhibiting one of the largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex fossils in the world from 28 June – the real T. rex to ever be shown in Victoria, 66 million years after first roaming Earth.
  • The Harlem Globetrotters world tour will stop in at the John Cain Arena on 28-29 June.
  • The Firelight Festival – Melbourne’s epic winter festival – will return to Docklands on 28-30 June with fiery installations, live music, pop-up foodie feasts and more.
  • This winter, explore the expanse beneath Melbourne’s iconic Marvel Stadium at Firelight Labyrinth from 28 June to 14 July where a subterranean space will undergo a transformation into a mythical maze of light and sound.   
  • Berwick’s Wilson Botanic Park is set to undergo a prehistoric transformation as Dino Safari stomps into town from 28 June to 7 July 2024, inviting families to journey back in time to the breathtaking wonders of the Mesozoic era.  
  • Get ready to rug up and enjoy the magic of Wyndham City’s much-loved Winter Street Party, on Friday 28 June. See Werribee City Centre come alive for an evening of wintry fun with fire shows, street performers, interactive art installations, marshmallow toasting, live entertainment, kids’ activities and more.
  • Experience Hybycozo’s larger-than-life geometric sculptures called Deep Thought brought to life through high level metal fabrication. It will be on display at Bunjil Place in Narre Warre from 28 June-28 July as part of the City of Casey 2024 Winter Arts Festival. 
  • Get ready for a magical winter experience during the June/July school holidays at Winter in Williamstown from 28 June-14 July. Celebrate the chilliest season with outdoor fun, heartwarming surprises, and live entertainment. 
  • Get your 1969 outfits out and dance the night away at Woodstock in Gemrook on 29 June.
  • Enjoy top wines produced by The Real Review Top Wineries of Australia 2024 with Huon Hooke as your guide at Ormond Hall on Saturday 29 June.
  • Steamrail Victoria is running vintage steam engines with heritage electric ‘Red Rattler’ Tait carriages on a rare visit to the Belgrave line on Saturday 29 June.
  • Join Life’s Too Short Bar in East Melbourne  for a fun night of mouth-watering Spanish dishes and fine wine, to reminisce about all things Spain at their Haro Festival Dinner on 29 June
  • Immerse yourself in the vibrant Eid festivities of the many Muslim cultures that enrich multicultural Maribyrnong. Experience food samplings, Ethiopian coffee, Henna, interactive arts, communal prayers and Qawwali on 29 June at 138 Nicholson St, Footscray.
  • The Hyatt Centric is holding a wedding showcase event on 29 June.
  • Gather the family and head down to the Sorrento Sharks Oval on 30 June for a day packed with laughter, excitement, and cherished memories the  annual Sorrento Family Fun Day!

What’s on in regional Victoria in June 2024

If you want to make a day or a weekend of it, why not head out to the regions? There’s a bounty of stuff to see and do and so much happening this month.

  • Creative Geelong’s May’d Arts Festival celebrates art, music, food, books, clothing and the arts community continues on 1 June.
  • The Chaffey Festival continues 1- 2 June is a celebration of Mildura’s history, commemorating Mildura Day and embracing the diverse narratives that shape the region.
  • The 2024 Central Victorian Indigenous Film Festival which continues until June 3 during National Reconciliation Week, will celebrate its eighth year with a feast of films, videos and activities at venues in Bendigo, Castlemaine, Heathcote, Glenlyon and Yandoit.
  • White Night will transform Ballarat’s streets and venues with interactive works, projections, illuminations and live music on the evening of 1 June, !
  • Gippsland’s premiere LGBTQIA+ Event – the 4th Annual Pride Gala – is returning in 2024 on Saturday 1 June at Warragul’s Lardner Park,
  • The Castlemaine Art Museum Art Book Fair returns from 1-2 June 2024 as part of the Melbourne Art Book Fair. CAM will showcase work by central Victorian artists, writers and publishers, alongside a series of special events.
  • The Sunraysia Multicultural Festival is taking place in Mildura on 1 June.
  • There’s a pop-up pre-loved fashion market taking place at the Bendigo Town Hall on 1 June.
  • Gannawarra Shire Council and the Kerang Music Society are proud to present the Victorian State Concert Orchestra’s visit to the Gannawarra, with a special performance occurring at the Kerang Memorial Hall on Sunday, 2 June from 2pm.
  • Reconciliation in the Park is Geelong’s First Nations Arts, Music & Culture sharing event for National Reconciliation Week on 2 June with hands on activities and  a market place. 
  • Celebrate the opening weekend of Pride Month with the Pride Month Market at the Ballarat Mechanic’s Institute on 2 June.
  • Regional Runways presents Tamaduni, a multi-cultural fashion exhibition featuring stunning works from local designers and makers in Geelong on 6 June.
  • The National Celtic Music Festival is on 7-10 June in Portarlington.
  • Join Steamrail for an exciting weekend of steam train rides in the Goulburn Valley at the Shepparton Steam Weekend on 7-10 June.
  • The Woodend Winter Arts Festival takes place on 7-10 June.
  • The Maldon Psychic and Holistic Market is on 9 June.
  • The Mildura Riverfront Marathon Festival is on 9 June.
  • The Wimmera Mallee Pioneer Museum Vintage Rally is taking place in Jeparit on 9-10 June.
  • Meet the people behind the wineries, breweries, great produce and eateries and celebrate some of what South Gippsland has to offer at the Loch Food and Wine Festival on 9 June.
  • Horsham’s annual winter event Smoke on the Water event is back on 9 June featuring a smorgasboard of food trucks, some wineries, the local brewery, and a cocktail van. With the Wimmera River as the backdrop this family friendly event will also have live music, fire drums and a bonfire with toasted marshmallows.
  • The 16th annual Dachshund Dash is taking place in Port Fairy on 9 June.
  • Held on the King’s Birthday weekend, in collaboration with Service Course Bicycle Studio in Porpunkah and Big Hill Events, the Bright Gravel on 9 June will be a fantastic day of gravel riding and racing for those who are looking for a bit of an extra challenge
  • Winterwords is so much more than a writers’ festival, it’s five days of talking, listening, watching, and doing which aims to foster the celebration of words – taking place in Beechworth and Stanley from 12-16 June.
  • CraftAlive is on at Bendigo’s Prince of Wales Showgrounds 13-15 June
  • The Castlemaine Documentary Festival on 14-16 June is a winter weekend full of engaging, affecting documentaries for film-lovers, and for anyone curious about the world and the people in it.
  • The Benalla Bowls Club Country Music Festival is on 14-16 June.
  • The Wangaratta Psychic and Wellbeing Expo is on 15 June.
  • See more than 40 stalls displaying dolls, teddies, craft and other memorabilia at the Geelong Doll, Teddy and Craft Show in Belmont on 15 June.
  • The Surf Coast Trail Marathon on 15 June in Torquay  is a trail running experience offering a solo or team marathon and half marathon along the stunning Surf Coast Walk.
  • Embrace the darkness at Darker Days in Bright on 15 June – a festival celebrating dark beer and live music.
  • The 4th annual Warrnambool Storytelling Festival takes place from 16 June – 7 July.
  • Australia’s Biggest Curated Thrift Market, ‘Fashion Thrift Society’ will be at Bannockburn on 16 June as part of its Australian Tour.
  • The You Yangs Off-Road Festival will take place at the You Yangs Regional Park near Lara on 16 June. It incorporates both Trail Running events as well as Off Road Duathlon events.
  • The East Gippsland Winter Festival is on from 21 June – 21 July featuring more than 100 spectacular events across the region.
  • The Camperdown Robert Burns Celtic Festival is on 21-23 June.
  • Get rugged up and ready to celebrate the chilly season at our indoor Winter Wonderland Market at Barkly Square in Ballarat on 21 June.
  • Dive into the winter solstice in Warrnambool on 21 June with an invigorating morning swim in the beautiful ocean waters of Warrnambool.
  • The 2024 Tastes of Greater Geelong program, spanning Friday 21 June to Sunday 14 July, will highlight the plethora of gourmet delights within the region and invite locals and visitors alike to get out this winter, support the local hospitality scene and discover the delectable offerings that can be found in Geelong’s backyard. 
  • Celebrate the winter solstice at the foot of Mount Buller at the Mansfield Lantern Festival on 22 June.
  • The Outburst Pride Festival in Maryborough is on 22 June.
  • The Victorian Sheep Show is on in Ballarat on 22 June.
  • Head along to the Tarnagulla Winter Solstice on 22 June and sip, savour, and celebrate the shortest day! Revel under starlit skies with heartwarming bites, spirited toasts from local wineries and breweries, melodious tunes, fireside tales and bewitching witches.
  • Get dressed up in your best medieval costume and join in the fun at the Medieval Winter Fire Festival in Bruthen on 22 June.
  • Venture into the heart of winter’s darkness at Nightide, Queenscliff’s free solstice celebration on 22 June when the Searoad Ferries terminal transforms into a realm where fire dances with ice and the night air vibrates with the pulse of primal beats.
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