What’s On In Melbourne: September 2026

As September dawns, Melbourne sheds its winter cloak and welcomes the vibrant embrace of spring.

Our September guide to what’s on ensures you won’t miss a beat. From captivating art exhibitions to enthralling live music and family-friendly theatre performances, Melbourne caters to all tastes and ages.

Click here if you’re looking for Father’s Day inspiration in Melbourne. Father’s Day is on Sunday 6 September 2026.

September Events in Melbourne

[CARDCORE] Night Market

2 September @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm AEST

Grampians BBQ Festival

4 September @ 10:00 am - 6 September @ 5:00 pm AEST

Jim Henson’s Labyrinth in Concert

4 September @ 3:00 pm - 5 September @ 7:30 pm AEST

Spice Girls Forever

4 September @ 7:30 pm - 9:45 pm AEST

Melbourne Brick Show 2026

5 September @ 9:00 am - 6 September @ 3:00 pm AEST

The Street Social: September of Sport

5 September @ 12:00 pm - 6 September @ 7:00 pm AEST

Seasons In The Glade

5 September @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm AEST

Hawthorn Makers Market

6 September @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm AEST

Lygon Street Market

6 September @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm AEST

Hobsons Bay Wetlands Centre – Free Guided Walks

6 September @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm AEST

Father’s Day Lunch 2026 at DOLLY, Le Méridien Melbourne

6 September @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm AEST

Burn The Floor

11 September @ 2:00 pm - 13 September @ 7:00 pm AEST

More inspiration for Families in Melbourne this September

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Tesselaar Tulip Festival, Silvan

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What’s On In Melbourne: September 2026

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