March is shaping up to be a huge one across Melbourne and Victoria – there are heaps of major events happening. The Asia TOPA and Melbourne Fashion Festivals continue into March. The Labour Day long weekend brings lots of events and activities around the state, including Melbourne’s iconic Moomba Festival. The Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix is also back in town, as well as the Avalon International Air Show, the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival kicks off with laughs aplenty.
This list will be updated as more March events are announced so check back regularly.
Events running throughout March
- Join Thomas and Friends for one of three weekends in March at Puffing Billy Railway where you can meet your favourite storybook characters and enjoy a steam train adventure!
- The Lorne Sculpture Biennale runs from 1-30 March.
- Fashion becomes a powerful storyteller in Stitchin’ Stories: Blak & Threadly, the fourth iteration of the Blak Design program hosted by the Koorie Heritage Trust at Fed Square, showcasing the extraordinary work of nine First Peoples designers from 1 March to 18 May
- The Brunswick Music Festival will be back to light up your life and enrich your mind from 2-10 March 2025.
- The Alliance French Film Festival runs from 5 March to 9 April.
- The PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival runs until 8 March.
- Asia TOPA – Australia’s major triennial of Asia-Pacific performance runs until 10 March with an extraordinary program of new art and performance across dance, theatre, music, visual art and beyond, alongside a new nightlife program and opportunities to connect with artists and creative communities.
- CLAW MONEY WORLD – a world-exclusive exhibition charting the career of trailblazing artist Claudia Gold is on at the Warrnambool Art Gallery until 6 March.
- The Gippsland Sculpture Exhibition in Yinnar from 9 March – 20 April features more than 100 interior and exterior sculptures, demonstrations and workshops for the generations, artists walks and talks, street food, talented local musicians, and even an incredible chainsaw carving demonstration.
- Enter Antopia at Melbourne Museum where you shrink down to the size of ants to experience a day in the life of an ant colony. Discover a complex and fascinating superorganism in this immersive, interactive experience that digitally reinterprets a world of secrets we cannot see. It runs until 10 March 2025.
- Get ready for unforgettable summer evenings when the Summer Night Market returns to Queen Victoria Market until 12 March 2025 (excluding 25 December and 1 January).
- An international-exclusive exhibition Frida Kahlo: In her own image is comiing to the Bendigo Art Gallery featuring objects and artworks that have never been seen before in Australia direct from Mexico’s Museo Frida Kahlo from 15 March to 13 July.
- The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival brings a 10-day feast with the best of the best from Australia and the world direct to your lips from 21-30 March.
- The Blue Lotus Water Garden located in the Yarra Valley holds its annual Autumn floral season from 21 March to 21 April each featuring one of the biggest displays of stunning begonia flowers in Australia and one of the most spectacular displays of floral hanging baskets in the world.
- The Castlemaine Fringe Festival is back in 2025 from 22 March to 6 April with more than 150+ events in and around Castlemaine.
- Enjoy a curated program of free outdoor cinema on the Big Screen at Federation Square until 25 March including major blockbusters, Kung Fu classics, silent cinema with live scores, and film festival screenings.
- Explore the timeless elegance of Women’s Ao Dai, a traditional Vietnamese dress commonly worn by Vietnamese women at an exhibition in Sunshine until 27 March
- On display for the first time outside of Europe, Underground: The Hidden Archive of the Warsaw Ghetto at the Melbourne Holocaust Museum (MHM) until 30 March with rare artefacts from the hidden archive of the Warsaw Ghetto.
- Moonlight Cinema is back at Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens with a stellar line-up of some of 2024’s best releases, plus two weeks of classic ‘Christmas Favourites’ until March 2025.
- The NGV’s blockbuster Yayoi Kusama exhibition runs until 21 April and includes many works never-before-seen by local audiences and is the largest ever exhibition of the artist’s work in Australia.
- The Blue Lotus Water Garden at Yarra Junction is one of Australia’s most spectacular seasonal gardens open to the public until 21 April 2025. The tropically themed water garden covers 14 acres featuring millions of beautiful lotus, waterlily and other flowers, stunning lakes, amazing vistas and wonderful facilities
- After leaving an indelible mark on Melbourne’s memory, Vincent van Gogh’s vibrant works will return to THE LUME Melbourne until 30 April 2025. Back by popular demand, Van Gogh is an enchanting experience that immerses you in a powerful multisensory symphony of light, colour, sound and aroma.
- Immerse yourself in the future worlds of screen culture. The Future & Other Fictions showcases the people and artworks imagining bright and bold futures through film, videogames, contemporary art and more at ACMI until 27 April.
- Notre-Dame de Paris: The Augmented Exhibition is a new immersive exhibition that relives the spectacular history of the Notre-Dame de Paris in an augmented takeover of the Long Room at the Immigration Museum until 27 April.
- The ever-popular Skyline Ferris Wheel makes its return in St Kilda until 27 April. Take in the breath-taking views of the St Kilda foreshore and pier with unparalleled views!
- Hanging Rock Winery’s Art in the Vines Sculpture Exhibition is an opportunity wander a trail of discovery, glass-in-hand, through an extraordinary exhibition of contemporary outdoor sculpture, until 30 April 2025.
- The world-renowned Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition on loan from the Natural History Museum London is now on display at the National Wool Museum in Geelong until 18 May.
- Uncover the untold stories of a global icon, Dame Nellie Melba. A Toast to Melbashares rarely seen objects, photographs, and personal treasures from Coombe Yarra Valley, Arts Centre Melbourne and Yarra Ranges Regional Museum—brought together for the first time in this dynamic new exhibition until 29 June.
- Get ready to be mesmerised by the breathtaking beauty of our blue planet at the Ocean Photographer of the Year Exhibition, hosted at Seaworks Williamstown until 6 July.
- From cattle dogs to lap dogs, divine felines to the black cats of superstition a new exhibition coming to the National Gallery of Victoria called Cats & Dogs, will explore humanity’s deep connection to the beloved companion animals through more than 250 works of art and design. Its on display from until 20 July 2025 at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Fed Square.
What’s on in and around Melbourne 1-9 March 2025
- Already a proud pet parent or looking for a new pet but don’t know where to start, then a day out at The Pet Show is a must! It’s on at the Melbourne Showgrounds on 1-2 March.
- The Womin djeka Balnarring Ngargee Festival featuring an array of amazing workshops, market stalls and music is back at Balnarring on 1 March.
- The Big Vinyl Dig is happening at the Ukrainian Hall in Essendon on 1 March
- The Stellar Short Film Festival 2025 is returning for its sixth year on Saturday 1 March. at the McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery in Langwarrin.
- Bunjil Place in Narre Warren is partnering with the Māoriland Film Festival and AsiaTOPA to present a weekend of live performance and Indigenous films from across the Southern Hemisphere on 1-2 March.
- The 2025 Craigieburn Festival will be held on Saturday 1 March in Anzac Park.
- Mordi Fest on 1 March will feature the best of the region’s food, wine and entertainment and bring Mordialloc’s foreshore to life.
- The 2025 Melbourne Guitar Show at the Melbourne Showgrounds on 1-2 March will be an unmissable event, bringing Australia’s largest showcase of guitars, guitar products and guitar playing to a new home, new layout, new ideas and a new program.
- The Sips and Sounds Union Road Music Festival on 1 March in Ascot Vale promises to be a day filled with incredible live music, local talent, and unique stalls to explore.
- There’s a Latino Fiesta at the Point Cook pop-up park on 1 March
- The gardens at Billilla Mansion in Brighton will be the epicentre of Melbourne’s outstanding jazz scene on 1 March when the Jazz at Bililla Gardens event returns for 2025.Featuring performances from the Tamara Murphy Trio, Jarabi Band, and The Orlando Combo, pack a picnic and settle in for some uplifting grooves, high energy performances, and soulful crooners.
- Pirate Life Brewery in South Melbourne is hosting a pop-up vintage market on 1 March.
- Knox Fest is a free community event on Saturday 1 March 2025 from 10 am – 10 pm at Wally Tew Reserve, Ferntree Gully.
- Celebrate the best new documentaries around the world at Documented 2025, co-presented with the Australian International Documentary Conference at ACMI from 1-5 March.
- The Sydney Road Street Party is on 2 March as part of the Brunswick Music Festival
- Run Warrandyte on 2 March is a community event with 6 distance events to enter 21km, 15km, 10km, 5km, 2.2km and U8 Dash.
- Jazz at the Lake in Blackburn is back on Sunday 2 March, with a new evening format. Enjoy smooth jazz, delicious food, and a picturesque setting for a perfect family-friendly outing.
- The Glenferrie Festival is on 2 March along Glenferrie Road, spanning from Barkers Road to Burwood Road in Hawthorn.
- Cardinia Leisure is once more hosting its popular 5km & 10km Fun Run and Walk on Sunday 2 March 2025 in Pakenham
- Belgrave Survival Day on 2 March gives the Indigenous perspective of 230 years of European occupation.
- The Summer Heritage Fruit Tree Festival at Werribee Park on 2 March is a day celebrating growing fruit trees and preserving heritage varieties.
- Until 3 March 2025, Rooftop at QT is hosting the Red Bull Rally Rooftop Pickleball Court, set against the breathtaking Melbourne skyline.
- The Dandenong Career and Support Expo is on 5 March.
- Bring your favourite teddy, and join a LiBEARian for a Teddy Bear Picnic Storytime in Ballan on 5 March.
- Round 1 of the AFL 2025 Premiership season kicks off on 6 March
- Melbourne’s iconic Moomba Festival is back from 6-10 March
- Join an inspiring International Women’s Day Breakfast featuring Jamila Rizvi, a best-selling author, podcast presenter, and leading voice in gender equality, at Hotel Chadstone on 6 March.
- Ignite your senses at the City of Melton’s vibrant Melton Night Market on 7 March. Iimmerse yourself in flavours, rhythms and traditions inspired by Europe
- The annual Phillip Island Classic – Festival of Motorsport is on 7-9 March.
- The Port Phillip Mussel & Jazz Festival returns on the Labour Day Long Weekend 8-9 March 2025 at the South Melbourne Market.
- Roar Fest is two day festival celebrating women in music across multiple locations in the heart of St Kilda on 8-9 March.
- The 97th Red Hill Show is on 8 March
- The 2025 Hume Holi is on 8 March in Cragieburn
- Get ready for a spectacular two-day celebration of love, unity, and vibrant colours at the Docklands Holi Festival of Colours 2025 on 8-9 March.
- The Melbourne Comic and Toy Fair is on in Thornbury on 9 March.
- Dive into the vibrant tapestry of Asian culture at the Manningham Asian Cultural Festival on 9 March in Doncaster.
- There’s a free Latin music festival on at The Keys in Preston on 9 March.
What’s on in and around Melbourne 10-16 March 2025
- The Somerville Family Day 10 year celebration is on Monday 10 March
- To celebrate International Women’s Day the City of Monash is hosting a free community forum in Mulgrave on 12 March starring AFLW player, boxer, and Young Australian of the Year 2021, Tayla Harris.
- The F1 Melbourne Fan Festival 2025 from 12-16 March, set against the vibrant backdrop of Melbourne Park Oval is a free event that will transform the space into a buzzing Formula 1 hub, packed with experiences and activities for fans of all ages.
- Australia’s only dedicated First Nations-led film festival, the Birrarangga Film Festival, is back in Melbourne from 13 to 18 March 2025, bigger and bolder than ever.
- The Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix is back at Albert Park from 13-`16 March.
- Explore and wander through Melbourne’s Ultimate Indoor LEGO Playground kid-free at the LegoLand Discovery Centre’s Adult Night in Chadstone on 14 March
- The Stonnington Volunteer Expo is on at the Malvern Town Hall on 14 March.
- Kick on from trackside to southside and wander through South Melbourne for a massive three-day live music crawl from 14 to 16 March.
- The Mornington Outdoor Living and Caravan Expo is on 14 March.
- Sunfest is back in Sunbury on 15-16 March.
- The Clayton Festival on 15 March is a free community event for families featuring live entertainment, creative activities, food trucks and roving performers.
- Harmony Bazaar is a colourful, new family-friendly event with a range of multicultural market stalls to explore in Watsonia North on 15 March
- Spice things up at the 13th Herb & Chilli Festival in Wandin on 15-16 March.
- The Casey Kids Carnival returns to the Old Cheese Factory in Berwick on 15 March.
- Score rare DVDs, records, video games, and more from local and interstate vendors at the pop-up market day at the Astor Theatre in St Kilda on 15 March,
- The annual St Patricks Day Festival is on in St Kilda’s O’Donnell Gardens on 15-16 March
- Immerse yourself in Nepal’s rich cultural tapestry as the Nepal Festival Melbourne brings the spirit of the Himalayas into the city on 15 March at Fed Square.
- The Boroondara Sustainable Living Festival is back with plenty of fun, hands-on and family-friendly activities in Hawthorn on 15 March
- The 2025 Train and Hobby Show is on at Sandown Racecourse on 15 March
- Carlisle Street, Balaclava, will light up on Saturday 15 March from 10 am to 2 pm with the free vibrant dancing street festival, Carnival on Carlisle.
- The Herbert Cafe in Northcote is hosting a flea market on 15 March.
- Get ready to play with colours, dance your heart out and soak up the most vibrant day of the year at the Williams Landing Holi on 15 March.
- Grab your buddies, your family and don’t forget your furry friends while discovering great music, food, entertainment and street performers at Lakeside Alive 2025 at Caroline Springs on 15 March.
- Footscray’s streets will come alive with the sights, sounds, and flavours of Africa at the Little Africa Night Market on Saturday 15 March.
- Welcome to Thornbury is hosting The Witches Wardrobe – an alternative flea market – on 16 March
- Embark on a journey of magik at the Bacchus Marsh Witches Fair, taking place on 16 March 2025
- The Mount Eliza Run and Fun Festival is on 16 March
- The Celebrate Mooroolbark Festival is on 16 March
- The Melbourne Colour Frenzy on 16 March in Braeside is a non-competitive fun run where everyone, from tiny tots to grandparents, can walk, skip, hop, or jog their way through a dazzling course.
- The Rowville Bridal Expo is on 16 March
- There’s a St Patricks Day celebration at the Point Cook pop-up park on 16 March
- The Shambhala Fest in Belgrave on 16 March brings together seekers, healers, and spiritualists for a celebration of spiritual awakening and connection.
- The Werribee Holistic and Psychic Expo is on 16 March
- The Avondale Heights Community Garden is holding its Summer Harvest Festival & Family Fun Day on 16 March.
- The chequered flag has flown, and the Grand Prix has wrapped up – but that doesn’t mean the fun has to end. Kick on from trackside to southside and wander down to Fitzroy Street in St Kilda for a massive live music crawl on Sunday 16 March.
- The City of Whittlesea’s Community Festival is on in South Morang on 16 March.
- The annual Newport Lakes Bush Dance is on 16 March.
- Celebrate Holi at Seabrook’s Homestead Run Park on 16 March.
- The Point Cook Holi is on 16 March
- Ballan Autumn Festival on 16 March is an annual celebration of local culture, creativity and community
What’s on in and around Melbourne 17-23 March 2025
- The Melbourne Celtic Festival is being held at Mission to Seafarers in Docklands on 17 March
- Get ready for a vibrant burst of creativity at Frankston’s Street Art Festival from 17 – 23 March.
- The Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Culture Fest 2025 features a range of wonderful events to mark Harmony Week with local celebrations and activities from 17-23 March.
- In partnership with The LUME, Collins Square invites you to step into a world that resembles a scene straight from Van Gogh’s imagination in an immersive sunflower activation from 17-21 March.
- There’s a Dua Lipa pop-up store at Hawker CBD (362 Little Collins Street) from 17-23 March coinciding with her run of sold-out shows at Rod Laver Arena. The store will feature exclusive merchandise, photo moments, and a lyrics booth where fans can snap pics surrounded by their favorite Dua Lipa song lyrics.
- The Brighton Town Hall Gardens will come alive with an explosion of colour, creativity, and community spirit at the Slow Art Pavilion from 19 March to 16 April 2025. This unique outdoor installation invites visitors of all ages to immerse themselves in hands-on art practices, from weaving and macramé to experimenting with solar-powered musical instruments.
- See Brownlow Medallists Nathan Buckley and Dane Swan at Hallam Hotel, Wednesday 19 March.
- There’s a Cultural Diversity Week Celebration on Wednesday 19 March from 10am to 1.30pm at the Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre, South Morang. Expect energetic performances, vibrant traditional attire, mouth-watering cuisines and the chance to connect with local services.
- The Victorian Careers & Employment Expo is open from March 20 to 22, 2025 at the Melbourne Showgrounds showcasing more than 130 organisations and employers with career opportunities for all ages.
- The Melbourne Women in Film Festival is back for its ninth edition from 20-24 March, ready to disrupt, challenge, and inspire with a dazzling lineup of more than 40 features, shorts, and special events.
- Join St Kilda Library for evening of storytelling under the stars at Campfire Stories a on Thursday 20 March as First Nations speakers and local voices share powerful stories of migration, resilience and belonging.
- The Timber Yard in Port Melbourne will again play host to the Australian Craft Distillers Melbourne Gin Festival 21-23 March 2025.
- The Lantern Festival is a magical two-night, biannual event held at Malahang Reserve Heidelberg West on 21-22 March.
- The Festival Of Veterans Arts (FOVA) celebrates the creative lives of veterans through Veteran Community-focused gatherings and public events from 21 to 30 March 2025 at the Australian National Veterans Arts Museum in Southbank.
- Melbourne Zoo is set to transform into the city’s most unique beer garden on 21-22 March with the return of Roar and Pour, a two-night celebration of craft beer, spirits, and live entertainment.
- Taking place at the iconic Grazeland in Spotswood from 21-23 March, the Victorian Multicultural Festival is the ultimate celebration of Victoria’s multicultural communities, packed with food, entertainment and culture.
- The National Trust’s Vintage Clothing Sale is back in 2025 for another massive weekend, at the Abbotsford Convent on 22 – 23 March.
- Savour mindfully made flavours at The Finders Keepers Food Market, a two-day pop-up that’s part of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival on 22-23 March.
- Take your pooch to the Dogs Day Out at Parkwood Oval in Ringwood North on 22 March.
- The Game Expo 2025 is on at MCEC 22-23 March.
- Celebrate the many cultures of Monash through dance at Rhythms of Monash in Mulgrave on 22 March.
- The Melbourne Chilli Eating Championships are being held at Welcome to Brunswick on 22 March.
- There’s an Indonesian Festival at the Queen Victoria Market on 22-23 March
- City of Melton’s Cultural Diversity Week Festival on 22 March will feature exciting cultural performances, interactive activities, kids activities, multicultural food and a chill out/quiet space.
- The Melbourne Highland Games and Celtic Festival is on in Croydon on 23 March
- The Berwick Rodeo is on Sunday 23 March.
- The City of Stonnington’s much-loved Pets in the Park event returns to Central Park in Malvern East on Sunday 23 March 2025
- Get practical advice on energy, electrification, home efficiency, and resilience at the Repower Festival in Monbulk on 23 March.
- The Preston-Reservoir Bowls Club is holding its first record fair on Sunday 23 March.
- The Mornington Bridal Expo is on 23 March
- The Mediterranean Fiesta will bring the Centreway, Keilor East to life once again on 23 March
- The 42nd Yarraville Festival on 23 March is a cherished celebration of community, creativity, and culture, set in the heart of Melbourne’s vibrant inner west.
- There’s a Pasifika Festival at the Point Cook pop-up park on 23 March
- Back for another year of feasting and fun, Autumn Fest kicks off across Bayside from 23 March to 6 April with an exciting array of events.
- The Australian Craft and Food Market is on at Caribbean Park in Scoresby on 23 March.
- Attendees can exchange their good quality pre-loved clothing items at the Great Clothing Exchange in Glen Waverley on 23 March.
- The Concours D’Elegance on 23 March at Rippon Lea Estate is a world-class prestigious and iconic motoring event full of headline attractions from the road and track, spanning over 100 years.
- The Murga Madre Latin Carnival in Reservoir on 23 March promises a celebration of Latin street culture to delight the senses.
- The Williamstown Italian Festival is on 23 March.
- The 2025 Bunyip Agriculture Show is on 23 March.
- The Altru Outreach Festival is set to transform Atherton Reserve in Fitzroy into a hub of hope and joy on Sunday 23 March. This free, dynamic event combines festival fun with essential services, offering immediate support to at-risk youth and families facing housing insecurity and financial hardship.
- On Sunday 23 March, enjoy a free day of vibrant live music and a variety of delicious food and beverage trucks at Live and Local at Green Point, Brighton.
- Bring a dish to share, enjoy live music, cultural performances, and indulge in complimentary Eritrean coffee and multicultural sweets at a multicultural picnic in Maidstone on 23 March.
- Celebrate Greek National Day with a festival of family fun at the Hellenic Museum on 23 March.
What’s on in and around Melbourne 24-31 March 2025
- Chadstone Shopping Centre unveils The Market Pavilion on Thursday 27 March 2025, spanning a massive 26,500 square meters—surpassing the size of the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
- The 2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival is on 26 March – 20 April
- The Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show returns to the historic Royal Exhibition Building & beautiful Carlton Gardens from Wednesday 26 – Sunday 30 March 2025.
- Wyndham City’s free light festival, LIT, is set to transform Werribee into a glowing wonderland this autumn, running for 14 magical nights from 27 March to 13 April.
- The Melbourne Short Film Festival 2025 will take place on 27 March at the Thornbury Picture House featuring 11 short films of various genres, styles and themes.
- In 1925, the township of South Sassafras was renamed to “Kallista” meaning “most beautiful”. Join in a community event to celebrate 100 years of Kallista on 28 March.
- The Footscray West Writers Fest is brand new festival set to transform Barkly Street into a vibrant hub of writers and readers from 28-30 March 2025.
- The Mornington Peninsula Tiny Homes Expo is on 28-30 March
- Supanova comic con and gaming is back at the Melbourne Showgrounds from 29-30 March
- Visit KaBloom in the gorgeous Dandenong Ranges to enjoy a most extraordinary day out. The Tesselaar tulip fields are filled with millions of colourful blooms from 29 March-27 April,
- The Elwood Bathers is hosting an oyster festival on 29 March
- The Belgrave Record Fair is on 29 March
- The Darebin Volunteer Expo is on in Preston on 29 March.
- Enjoy live music, farm tours, workshops, local goodies, and loads of stuff for the kiddos at the CERES Harvest Festival at CERES Environmental Park in East Brunswick on 29 March.
- Animal enthusiasts, pet owners and their four-legged friends are invited to join us for a day of pet competitions, kids’ activities, demonstrations, and interactive talks at Kingston’s Pet Expo in Cheltenham on 29 March.
- Music history comes alive under the stars as the Candlelight Concert returns to Prahran Square on Saturday 29 March 2025. This free, open-air event will celebrate two iconic milestones: 50 years since Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody and 60 years since The Beatles’ Help! album, featuring the timeless ballad Yesterday.
- The Yarra Valley Wool and Handicraft Show is back on 30 March in Mooroolbark.
- The I Wore It Once market is a curated, high quality pre-loved fashion market at the Peninsula Community Theatre in Mornington on 30 March.
- Get ready to groove, feast, and fiesta! On Sunday 30 March, Back Alley Sallys in Footscray transforms into a Latin American block party you won’t forget.
- Get ready for an explosion of cultures at Whitehorse Culture Fest in Forest Hill on 30 March celebrating the diverse multicultural community.
- The Chelsea Park Dog-a-thon Family Fun Day is back on Sunday 30 March
- There’s an Aussie Classic Car Show at the Manhattan Hotel, Ringwood on 30 March
- The Brighton Classic Car Show returns on 30 March with 120 Classic cars on display at Firbank Grammar School.
- The Ecotopia Festival in Wesburn is on 30 March
- Prepare your taste buds for an explosion of flavours as the Dandenong Market celebrates the art of grilling from around the globe at its BBQs of the World event on 30 March.
- Kids Day Out at Thomas Street Reserve, Hampton is taking place on 30 March – head e along and enjoy kids’ entertainment including interactive activities, lawn games and delicious food.
- The Frankston Record Fair is being held at Cube 37 next door to the Frankston Arts Centre on 30 March.
- East Brunswick Village’s Great Aussie BBQ on 30 March will see its venues throughout the village firing up the barbeques and bringing the sizzle.
- Thomastown’s much-loved Ricotta Festival is back for 2025 at That’s Amore Cheese on 30 March.
- The Southside Thrift Market is happening in Windsor on 30 March.
What’s on in regional Victoria 1-31 March 2025
- The 2025 Maryborough Pro Rodeo is on 1 March
- The 2025 Australian Paranormal Conference and Expo is on at Kryal Castle in Ballarat on 1 March
- The Wandin Draught Horse and Yesteryear Festival on 1 March at Mont De Lancey will feature orking draught horses, old machinery, stationary engines, vintage cars, tractors markets stalls, and of course the museum and gardens.
- The Big Vinyl Dig is happening at the Geelong West Town Hall on 2 March
- The 13th annual Inverleigh Daschund Derby Day is on 2 March
- The Bendigo Fun Run returns to the streets of Bendigo on 2 March
- The Wimmera Machinery Field Days are on 4 March.
- ChillOut – the biggest and longest-running Country Queer Pride event in regional Australia – returns to Daylesford from 6-10 March.
- The Sandford Bush Music Festival is on 7-9 March.
- The Port Fairy Folk Festival is on 7-10 March.
- The 2025 Esoteric Festival is taking place at Donald on 7-11 March.
- The Mansfield Pottery Festival is on 7-11 March
- The Swan Hill Region Food and Wine Festival is on 7-8 March
- The Festival of Sport returns to Geelong’s Kardinia Park on Friday 7 March with action-packed fun for all ages. The twilight festival will feature activities inside GMHBA Stadium, in the Barwon Regional Cricket Centre, in the Joel Selwood Stand and outside in the new Djilang Plaza.
- The Evolve Festival in Lang Lang is on 7-10 March.
- The Tastes of Rutherglen Festival on 7-9 March showcases the best of the region’s award-winning wines, artisanal produce and exceptional cuisine.
- The Kyabram Rodeo is on 7 March
- The Eppalock Extravaganza is being held at Lake Eppalock on 7-11 March by the Victorian Speed Boat Club.
- The Horsham Greyhound Racing Club is hosting a Teddy Bears Picnic on 7 March.
- Experience lost arts, rare trades and heritage crafts at the Bendigo Lost Trades Fair on 8-10 March
- The Merrijig Rodeo is on 8 March
- Delve into a world of spells and sorcery at the annual Festival of Magic at Kryal Castle in Ballarat from Saturday 8 to Monday 10 March.
- The Warrnambool Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show is on 8-9 March
- The Portland Dahlia and Rose Show is on 8-9 March
- Applefest is back in Harcourt on 8 March
- The Shepparton Rodeo is on 8 March.
- The Tallangatta Annual Show is on 8 March.
- The Bendigo Collectables Fair is being held at the Prince of Wales Showgrounds on 8-9 March.
- Join the Questacon Science Circus for a free pop-up science centre experience in Ballarat on 8 March.
- The 73rd annual Ballarat Begonia Festival is on 9-11 March promising a vibrant celebration of nature, community, and creativity in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens
- The Longford Vintage Tractor Pull is on Sunday 9 March
- The Sale Music Festival will be held on 9 March 2025 at the Port of Sale Boat Ramp Reserve.
- The Thorpdale Potato Festival on 9 March is one of Victoria’s most iconic regional festivals, celebrating the area’s rich farming history and its main export – the humble spud.
- The annual Clunes Historic Vehicle Show is on 9 March
- The Bendigo Colour Frenzy 5km Walk or Run is at Lake Neangar on 9 March
- The Lake Boga Splash Down and Rev Up is on 9 March
- The Geelong Dog Lovers Market is on 9 March at Little Creatures Brewery
- The Heathcote Harvest Festival on 9 March celebrates the beginning of autumn and vintage for its local vineyards.
- The Chiltern Pro Rodeo is on 9 March.
- The Multicultural Harvest Festival is on in Kirks Reservoir Park in Ballarat on 9 March.
- The 2025 GT Nationals will be held from 13-16 March 2025 at the Museum of Vehicle Evolution in Shepparton.
- Craft Alive Ballarat is being held on 13-15 March
- The Aireys Inlet Music Festival returns to the Surf Coast town from 14-16 March with its most diverse line-up yet.
- Get ready for an unforgettable two-day adventure in a carnivore’s paradise at Meatstock in Bendigo on 14-15 March where BBQ, music, and excitement come together in a sensational explosion of flavour and fun.
- The Ararat Jailhouse Rock Festival is on 14-16 March
- The Dahlia and Arts Festival is taking place in Eaglehawk on 14 March.
- The 32nd Chryslers on the Murray event is taking place in Wodonga on 14 March.
- The Rotary Club of Maffra Mardi Gras on 15 March is a family fun day with a carnival like atmosphere.
- With a variety of distances to choose from, there’s something for runners of all levels at the Inverloch Running Festival on 15-16 March
- The Riddells Creek Cool Changes Enviro-Energy Expo is set to return on Saturday 15 March 2025, bringing together experts, innovators, and community members to explore sustainable living solutions that benefit both the environment and household budgets.
- Discover what Echuca Moama has to offer you at the Echuca Moama Discovery Day on 15 March.
- The 35th anniversary Korumburra Working Horse and Tractor Rally is on 15-17 March
- The Hanging Rock Market is on Saturday 15 March
- Mark your calendars for a day of music, food, and fun as the Seymour River and Ranges Music Festival takes over Kings Park Reserve in Seymour on Saturday 15 March.
- The Elmore Tractor Pull is on 15 March
- The 2025 Wodonga Show is on 15 March
- Western Victoria Holden Car Clubs 13th annual Show’n’Shine is on at Lake Pertobe in Warrnambool on 15 March.
- The Stawell Vintage Tractor, Engine and Hobby Rally is on 15-16 March.
- The 65th annual Colac Kana Festival is on at the Colac Showgrounds on 15 March.
- The Wangaratta Marathon and Fun Run is on 16 March.
- The Corio Holistic and Psychic Expo is on 16 March.
- The Yackandandah Folk Festival is back 21-23 March
- The Yarra Glen Outdoor Living and Caravan Expo is on 21 March
- On Friday 21 March the Norlane ARC Auditorium is the place to be for the unmissable Northern Nights Festival
- Escape to Inverloch for a weekend of wellness at the Inverloch Equinox Festival from 21-23 March. Enjoy holistic healing, live music, workshops, markets, and local eats. As night falls, see a fire show, stargaze, take a town tour, and explore nature.
- Clunes Booktown is returning in 2025 over the weekend of 22 -23 March.
- The Gippsland Wellness Expo is on 22-23 March in Kernot Hall Morwell
- The annual Port Campbell Crayfest festival in Port Campbell on 22 March is a grassroots festival that celebrates the region’s seafood sector, food and beverages produces, artists, local businesses and community groups.
- The 2024 Colac Truck & Ute Show is on at the Colac Showgrounds on 22 March
- Ballarat Colour Frenzy is on 22 March.
- The Colac Truck and Ute Show is on 22 March
- The Ballarat Rodeo is on 22 March.
- The Axedale Quick Shear and Family Fun Day is on 22 March.
- The Koroit Swap Meet and Car Show is taking place on 22 March.
- There’s a Twilight Food Festival at Mirambeena Play Park in Mount Duneed on 22 March.
- Longford’s Autumn Equinox Twilight Market is happening on 22 March.
- The Wellington Sustainability Expo is taking place in the Sale Botanic Gardens on 22 March.
- The Geelong Ironman event is on 23 March.
- The Out Of The Shed car show is taking place in Wodonga on 23 March.
- The Pyrenees Historic and Classic Vehicle Muster is on in Avoca on 23 March.
- The Winchelsea Re-Loved Market is on 23 March.
- The Avalon Australian International Airshow is back at the Avalon Airport near Geelong from 28-30 March.
- Farm World at Lardner Park in Warragul is Victoria’s premier agricultural field day and lifestyle event running from 27 to 29 March.
- The Gippsland Star Party is an exclusive gathering welcoming amateur astronomers of all skill levels to unite under the starlit skies at Echo Bend Camping Park on 28 March.
- The Anakie Rodeo is on Saturday 29 March.
- The Maryborough Psychic Lifestyle Market is on 29 March
- The Natimuk Agricultural Show is on 29 March
- Geelong’s Love Me More preloved market is back in Newtown on 29 March.
- The Beaufort Car and Truck Show is on 29 March.
- The Miners Rest Town Garage Sale is on 29 March.
- The Koori Carnival at the Warrnambool Showgrounds on 29 March will include amusements, live music, blak markets, food, cultural activities and more, bringing Mob together for a fun day out, while promoting healthy smoke and vape free lifestyles.
- Watch two legendary sporting nations collide on horseback at The Smashes – a two-day jousting tournament at Kryal Castle in Ballarat on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 March
- The Deans Marsh Festival on 30 March is a celebration of the Otway hinterland and the community surrounding Deans Marsh and district.
- The Maffra Swap Meet is on 30 March
- The Wodonga Colour Frenzy is happening on 30 March.
- Bendigo Sandhurst Holden Club Inc is again holding the Bendigo All Holden & GM Day on Sunday 30 March at the Bendigo Showgrounds