Events · Melbourne
What's On in Melbourne – October 2026
Fringe, Games Week, the Jazz Festival, Fashion Week and free family events — a guide to confirmed October events around Melbourne.
LOCAL NEWS
Melbourne News, Events & Community Updates
Discover the latest local news, events, community developments and stories from Melbourne CBD and communities across Greater Melbourne, including Carlton, Docklands, Southbank, Richmond, Fitzroy, St Kilda, South Yarra and surrounding suburbs.
Events & Technology · Melbourne CBD
Melbourne International Games Week Returns in October
Games Week runs from 2 to 11 October 2026, with ACMI leading the festival for the first time and a free indie games showcase at Fed Square.
Arts & Culture · Melbourne
Melbourne Fringe Festival Brings Arts and Performance Across the City
Melbourne Fringe runs from 29 September to 18 October 2026, opening with a gala at The Capitol and featuring a free campfire dance work at Fed Square.
Community · Melbourne CBD
Melbourne CBD Community and City Updates
A reopened Birrarung Marr playground, new green space in Southbank and the next step for the North Melbourne Community Hub.
Lifestyle & Community · Melbourne
Spring in Melbourne – Things to See and Do
Gardens, a new riverside playground, fresh green space in Southbank and after-dark observatory tours — ideas for spring in Melbourne.
Business · Melbourne
Melbourne Business and Retail Update
City of Melbourne business support, grants to watch for, and a busy October events calendar that brings visitors into the city.