10 Upcoming Events In Victoria For January 2017

Choose Minibus Hire In Victoria To Attend These January Events!

From exciting sporting events to vibrant racing carnivals, there’s always something happening in the state of Victoria.  With spectacular displays, surfing tournaments, musical performances, comedy shows, food and wine events, Victoria is in a celebratory mode throughout the year, and January is certainly the best time to be here. Check out these top events in the town, and don’t forget to choose Victoria minibus hire for a comfortable ride to these destinations.

New Year’s Eve at Crown Level 3

This New Year 2017, the Crown Level 3 will open doors to one of biggest New Year event in the state of Victoria.  Witness the popular DJ, Joel Fletcher unleashing his volatile playlist, while the beautiful Havana Brown whirling her trademark floor-fillers. A total of 5 massive music rooms will the fill the space with an overdose of music, including the commercial anthems, deep house, bounce, EDM and RnB. Get your VIP seats reserved to hit the dance floor with your troop.

The Art of Banksy

On the 3rd of January, 2017, the Federation Square will be turned into a street of London as the Art of Banksy exhibition will take you on an imaginative journey to discover the true beauty of humorous street art. Over 80 artworks will be put on display, including the iconic Laugh Now and Girl With Balloon pieces. The exhibition’s own Circle Bar will serve the visitors with favourite summer cocktails and the food trucks will cater to the gastronomic cravings. The outdoor area of The Railyard will host live musical show with DJ on the floor.

South Melbourne Night Market

One of the oldest markets in the city, the venue will be transformed into a magical night market offering music, entertainment, market stalls and local foods in a mega cultural festival. Currently in its 6th year, the vibrant night market will return to the streets of south Melbourne on the 5th of January with a beautiful setting on Coventry and Cecil streets. The love affair of locals for dining out will be amplified with a new experience that this event has got to offer.

Cave Hill Creek Summer Camp

For kids aged between 8-14, this Summer Camp is ideal for both boys and girls. The encampment runs from 9th to 13th of January, inviting kids to participate in a wide assortment of outdoor activities including balancing ropes, building hits, bouldering, archery, mountain biking, abseiling and canoeing. Nights are even more fun with campfire, tent-houses and a chance to dance and sing in a talent show.  Extensive care and nutritious meals will be provided to children throughout the stay. The campsite is located in the region of Ballarat, a couple of hour’s drive from Melbourne.

Maldon Twilight Dinner

The flagship event of Maldon, Twilight Dinner is back in 2017 on the 14th of January promising a better dining experience than ever. Last time when the event took place, there were around 1500 people on the Main Street dining under the stars, with an eclectic mix of contemporary and opera music, in addition to the local cuisines and wines of the region. One can join the Victorian Goldfields Railway for a historic steam train ride all the way from the Castlemaine to the Twilight dinner.

So Frenchy So Chic in the Park 2017

Celebrate life and culture in French Way with a day of enlightening discovery and delightful surprises on 15th of January, as people of all senses will come under one roof to rejoice everything French, right from the delectable food and wine to the native music and dance. Come along with your friends and family to have a combined fun of picnic and festival at one place. Entry for children aged 12 or below is free of cost!

Private Lives At Labassa Mansion

The unique heritage Victorian building of Labassa was once home to more than 700 people over decades, and this event revolves around the real stories of six families. The list includes some of the well-known figures such as the pop star Hans Poulsen, World War 2 fundraisers Margaret and Maie Brown, Rosamund Love, millionaire Alexander Robertson and his socialite daughters. A selection of music and photos from the archives incorporate the talks, which is followed by a visit to the Labassa’s Tower and the particular rooms in which the families resided.

Wonderful Indonesia Beach Fest

Mark the dates 21st and 22nd of January on the calendar to explore the best of Indonesian Beach festival at St. Kilda. You’ll be exposed to all things Indonesian with serene attractions, food and culture of the nation. This family event will be filled with live performances by Australian and Indonesian artists, along with food shows, costume carnivals and traditional dances being the order of the day. Also featuring in the event will be Indonesia’s travel fair, cooking demonstration and a dedicated yoga session on the beach.

RACV Australia Day Festival

Due to be held on 26th of January in one of the most beautiful setting of Kings Domain Garden, the RACV Australia Day Festival is a highly anticipated event held at the end of the Australian Day Parade. The theme focuses on showcasing vintage cars, displaying a wide range of community and hosting family-oriented activities. The festive atmosphere will be surrounded with loads of multicultural food trucks offering a diverse range of cuisines. Last year, over 80,000 people participated in this long-standing event and the number is expected to grow further this time.

Audax Alpin Classic

Howit Park in Bright will turn into a cycling battleground on 28th and 29th of January for the challenge and comradeship of the Audax Alpine Classic. It doesn’t matter whether you are a beginner or an expert climber; the event has you covered with courses to suit all abilities. The 2-day event will witness a range of distance and climbing challenges ranging from the shorter courses of 1200 metres to the more daring ones up to 320 km stretch. The base location has all the required facilities with free entertainment and food stalls to cater to the participants and the audience.