Make the most of your STRIVE Conference 2027 trip! March in Melbourne is packed with world-class festivals, live sports, culture, and dining—giving you plenty to explore before or after the conference.
Here are some highlights nearby to add to your itinerary:
Moomba Festival 2027
March 4 – March 8, 2027 at Yarra River & Alexandra Gardens, Melbourne CBD
Australia’s largest free community festival, featuring carnival rides, live music, water sports on the Yarra, evening fireworks, and the iconic Birdman Rally.
Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show 2027
March 17 – March 21, 2027 at Royal Exhibition Building & Carlton Gardens, Melbourne
The Southern Hemisphere’s premier floral design event, showcasing world-class landscape displays, floral installations, workshops, and retail markets set in UNESCO Heritage-listed gardens.
Melbourne Food & Wine Festival 2027
March 19 – March 28, 2027 at Various venues across Melbourne CBD & surrounds
A 10-day culinary celebration showcasing Victoria’s dining scene with masterclasses, pop-up dining precincts, regional food tours, and the famous World’s Longest Lunch.
Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2027
March 24 – April 18, 2027 at Melbourne Town Hall & CBD venues
One of the world's top three comedy festivals, filling Melbourne's iconic theaters, laneway bars, and halls with three and a half weeks of stand-up, cabaret, and street theater.
Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach 2027
March 25 – April 4, 2027 at Bells Beach, Torquay (Surf Coast / Great Ocean Road)
The longest-running professional surfing competition in the world, bringing elite international surfers to Victoria’s rugged Surf Coast, just 90 minutes from Melbourne.
Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix 2027
April 1 – April 4, 2027 at Albert Park Circuit, Melbourne (10 mins from CBD) (Surf Coast / Great Ocean Road)
High-octane motorsport action around Albert Park Lake, featuring Formula 1 racing, the debut of the F1 Sprint Race, world-class entertainment, and live concerts.
