Big Events in Australia

Australia is a huge country that likes to celebrate. Sydney isn't the only city that offers events which are worth seeing. The following list shows the top events happening outside of Sydney. If you are planning to travel maybe you should check out when it is really worth visiting a city. 

Melbourne Cup

The Melbourne Cup is Australia's major horse race. It also is known as "the race that stops a nation". It is an annual public holiday in the state of Victoria.
When: every first Tuesday in November at 3pm
Where: Melbourne Flemington Racecourse

Comedy Festival

It is one of the biggest comedy festivals in Australia .Offering a selection of Australian, International and special guest comedians, the 'Road Show' is literally all the best bits of the Comedy Festival condensed into the one ‘all killer, no filler’ travelling event.
When: March/April
Where: Melbourne 

Australian Open Tennis

Australian Open is a major tennis event held in Melbourne. It attracts many visitors and sport lovers.
When: January
Where: Melbourne

Australian Grand Prix

The Grand Prix is the oldest surviving motor racing competition held in Australia. It is a worldwide event and attracts many people from overseas.
When: March
Where: Melbourne

The Indy 300

The Indy 300 is an open-wheel motor race event. This race is held once a year for 4 days and nights.
When: October
Where: Gold Coast

Tropfest Film Festival

Tropfest is the world's largest short film festival. It started in a small coffe shop in Sydney and expanded to viewings all over Australia.
Where: Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart, Perth
When: February

Sculpture by the Sea

Over 70 local, interstate and international artists will transform Perth's most popular beach into a stunning sculpture park.
Where: Cottesloe
When: March 

Margaret River Wine Region Festival

Enjoy the beautiful wine region of WA and taste over 300 wines on offer.
When: April
Where: Margaret River WA 

Adelaide Fringe Festival

The Adelaide Fringe is the largest annual arts festival in the Southern Hemisphere.
For 24 days and nights during February and March, the festival features more than 4,000 artists from around Australia and the world, featuring world premieres, hit shows and new artists.
When: February/March
Where: Adelaide

Byron Bay Bluesfest

Byron Bay Bluesfest is an annual music festival held for five days over the Easter long weekend. It features a large selection of blues and roots performers, both international and Australian.
When: Eastern weekend
Where: Byron Bay

Ekka 

The Ekka is the annual agricultural show of Queensland. It is a fair for young and old.
When: August
Where: Brisbane