From award-winning restaurants to eye-catching museums and buzzing laneway cafes to stylish fashion stores, the state of Victoria has attractions and activities for people of all ages. It’s not all about the Victorian landscape, but also the people and their culture that makes a place worth recognition. Here are some events lined up for you in the month of June. Don’t forget to choose minibus hire in Victoria for a smooth ride to event destinations.
Melbourne International Jazz Festival
With an extensive line up of international jazz artists, the Melbourne International Jazz Festival will set the city on fire this winter, starting 2nd of June. Jazz is celebrated as the constantly evolving form of art, right from the golden age to the contemporary genre. This is a great opportunity to immerse yourself in a stunning program of free concerts, family events, workshops, close encounters, late-night jams, intimate club gigs and unmissable headliners. The vibrant atmosphere will surely make you tap your feet to the tunes of jazz.
Festival of Steve 2017
Due to be held on the 3rd of June,2017, the Festival of Steve is an annual celebration of modern men of the city. A variety of outfitters, stylists, purveyors of classic merchandise, retailers and designers will gather under one roof to celebrate being a chic gentleman. Hosted by City Precinct, the 5th year of the event will throw light on some of the best-kept secrets of Melbourne; the merchants and the makers that thrive within the basement and the laneways. Head towards the Kelvin Club in an exclusive opportunity to showcase the best of your gentleman-ship.
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour – Melbourne Crown
Showcasing over 2 and a half hours of thrilling mountain adventure films over two days (5th and 6th of June,2017), the Banff Mountain Film festival will inspire you to plan your next adventure film. Hot on the heels of being one of the most prestigious mountain festivals in the world, this year’s event will feature a range of fascinating short films shot in some of the most remote and wild corners of the planet. You are sure to be enthralled by a selection of films packed with adrenalin-inducing action, thought provoking storylines and mesmerising cinematography. Experience agonising lows and incredible highs through the lenses of some of the most accomplished mountaineers, skiers, paddlers, climbers and explorers.
Winter Wine Weekend
The extensive Winter Wine Weekend will kick off on the 10th of June, with the traditional Winter Wine festival. On a single day, under one roof, you have an excellent opportunity to taste more than 200 premium wines from as many as 50 wineries. This includes all sorts of varieties, be it the pinot, shiraz or seasonal grapes. The ticket will include all wine tastings on exhibition, along with Riedel wine glass and a couple of entry size dishes.
ACO Collective: Death and the Maiden
Death & The Maiden presented by the Australian Chamber Orchestra on the 14th of June will witness the deadly combination of ACO Collective and the Swedish violinist Malin Broman, creating a truly magical experience. The central theme of this event is crying, whether in grief or happiness. ACO collective will be celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, combining musicians of ACO and talented young Australian artists, creating an energetic orchestra performance.
The Australian Woodturning Exhibition
Bringing together an exceptional display of wood-framed artwork from across the country, this Australian Woodturning Exhibition will display some of the most amazing things that can be crafted with wood, turning it into an excellent piece of art. The three-day event from 16th to 18th of June will witness annual competition with categories including vessels, platters, identical pairs, wood art, pens, ornamental work and miniatures. Woodturners will be competing in different sections, right from the novice to the master turners. In addition to 300 items on display, there will be exhibits from major sponsors and live demonstrations by leading turners.
Truffle Melbourne Festival 2017
Welcome to a weekend of truffle festivities as the celebration unfolds from 17th to 18th of June at the Queen Victoria Market. The Truffle Melbourne Festival will feature live chef demonstrations by some of the finest truffle chefs in Melbourne, with reasonably-priced truffle tastes and artisanal produce to take away home. This is a one-time opportunity to taste fresh truffles from all across the country, along with an international truffle produce range to feed upon, while enjoying live music through the course of the event.
Flinders Quartet with Timo-Veikko Valve
Melbourne’s own string quartet, the Flinders Quartet will be making their debut appearance at the Hawthorn Arts Centre for an exclusive gig featuring Timo-Veiko Valve, a well renowned cellist. Certainly one of the most popular Australian composers, Peter Sculthorpe sees his works as one slowly emerging art, and the same can be said about Franz Schubert and Luigi Bochherinin. The concert will epitomise the standard of these three legends of the string quartet. Couple it with one of the greatest Australian cellists of all time, and you are in for some exciting musical journey.
Lake Mountain Sprint-X
Kicking off the cross-country skiing race calendar for the year, the Lake Mountain Sprint-X on the 24th of June will be a fun sprint ski loop with plenty of crashes, berms and jumps. The iconic setting of a village area in Lake Mountain Alpine resort, will encourage the spectators to get indulged in the action. More details will be released for this event, as the season approaches.
2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow
Buckle up Kangaroos, as its time for some serious laughing gags with the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow on the 27th of June. We’ll be hitting the roads to deliver the wittiest and funniest from the largest comedy festival in Australia. The show cast will feature an extensive list of international comedians along with talented young artists and Australian stars. Covering all your comedy bases, the confirmed line-up includes the likes of Sam Taunton, Nath Valvo, Demi Lardner and Bev Killick. Grab your mates and get on board, as you giggle all the way long from the Cube Wodonga.