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As the oldest-running arts event in Melbourne, the Film Festival has an outstanding reputation for putting on a showcase of Australian and international film making, including Australian-made films at the previous events. Hundreds of films are screened during a two-week program.
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For generations of Melbourne children, a visit to this show has been the highlight of the September school holidays. The Melbourne Show is a ten-day celebration that has events like art and craft and animal exhibits, dare devil rides, and novelty show bags to keep all members of the family happy.
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Just before the Melbourne Festival, the "Fringe" is a three-week alternative version of the major international event. Wonderful and weird art forms dominate venues across the city! It encourages innovative, independent, and experimental art, providing an audience for otherwise unseen works of art.
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Fly away to Poland for the day at the annual Polish Festival at Federation Square where a European experience is only a short drive away. Filled with colorful festivities including traditional Polish dancing, singing, and cuisine, this festival is always guaranteed to be a delight for the senses.
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The Good Things Festival is an alternative music festival in Melbourne, Australia. It aims to bring together music enthusiasts from various genres to witness live performances by prominent and upcoming alternative artists. It offers a platform for both local and international talent.
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Melbourne BeerFest, an annual celebration in Australia, showcases craft beer and brewing culture. Featuring diverse brews, gourmet food, and live entertainment, it's a must-attend for beer enthusiasts, fostering a vibrant community around the thriving craft beer scene in Melbourne.
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Every year at Alexandra Gardens, some half a million people join in this favorite family event. A colorful cultural and sporting celebration, it includes a fantastic procession of floats through the city center, which showcases Melbourne's multicultural society and range of community groups.
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Ultra Australia, held in Melbourne, is an outdoor electronic music festival that is a part of Ultra Music Festival's worldwide expansion. With stunning visuals and cutting-edge stage production, the event strives to create an electrifying experience for dance music enthusiasts.
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National and international writers unite at Melbourne Writers Festival. This event encompasses all things written, from literature and poetry to graphic novels and film. World renowned writers are celebrated and the future of writing in the ever changing technological world is discussed.
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Melbourne, renowned as Australia's cultural capital, has embraced this event with such passion that it is now one of the country's greatest annual arts festivals. Since its inception in 1986, the celebration has never failed to present performances by top Australian and international artists.
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Watch Gertrude Street transform from a city sidewalk to an art gallery during the Gertrude Street Projection Festival. All forms of media are projected onto the city street, buildings, and all other surfaces effectively turning Gertrude into a colorful and eclectic masterpiece.
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