December 2010 Events in Melbourne and Victoria

• 3 December (Friday) 2010 - International Day of People with Disability - Aims to promote an understanding of people with a disability and encourage support for their dignity, rights and well-being.
   
• 5 December (Sunday) 2010 - International Volunteer Day
   
• 10 December (Friday) 2010 - International Human Rights Day
   
• 10 to 12 December 2010 - The Cockatoos - A new opera commission based on a short story by Patrick White and presented by Victorian Opera. Performing in the New Ballroom, Trades Hall. For tickets contact Ticketmaster on 136 100.
   
• 17 December (Friday) 2010 - VIC School Term 4 ends - (See AU school holiday dates.)
   
• 25 December (Saturday) 2010 - Christmas Day - Public Holiday. (See AU school and public holiday dates.)
   
• 26 December (Sunday) 2010 - Boxing Day - Public Holiday. (See AU school and public holiday dates.)
   
• 31 December (Friday) 2010 - New Years Eve
   
  • Melbourne New Year's Eve Party Cruise, 4 hours 30 minutes (from Viator)
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    Countdown 2010 on Melbourne's Yarra River. This is your ticket to the center stage of Melbourne's New Year's Eve celebrations with fabulous food, drinks and non-stop entertainment on board a decorated cruiser. Enjoy spectacular views of the fireworks at midnight - get closer than anyone else. Seats are limited so BOOK NOW! more info and booking details from Viator...

• To be confirmed 2010 - Annual World Congress of Science and Factual Producers Public Sessions
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Carols at the Convent - An annual event presented by the Mercy Health Foundation to raise funds for the Mercy Health Breastmilk Bank.
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Meredith Music Festival - Meredith is a small town halfway between Geelong and Ballarat, 90 kms due west of Melbourne. The first festival was in 1991 and it has grown every year. See the site for the history (see accommodation in Geelong and Ballarat).
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Carols by Barn light - Celebrate Christmas with a vegan barbecue, farm tours, and carol singing.
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Kingston's Mordialloc Carols by the Bay
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Carols by Candlelight - The Carols by Candlelight. The event is in association with Vision Australia. All proceeds will go towards children who are blind or have low vision.
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Australian Jazz Convention Melbourne - Live jazz performances and jam sessions featuring Australian and international jazz musicians at Latrobe University, Bundoora.
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Pyramid Rock Festival - An annual music festival held on Phillip Island (see accommodation and tours on Phillip Island).
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Falls Festival - An annual music festival held at Lorne (see Lorne accommodation).
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - Peninsula Summer Music Festival - An annual Summer Music Festival featuring classical and contemporary music at Mornington Peninsula.
   
• To be confirmed 2010 - UnitingCare Christmas Appeal - Give a gift to someone in need in the local community this Christmas. Select a gift tag to buy or make a present to place under the UnitingCare Christmas tree at the front of every Target store.

• See January events in Melbourne & Victoria
   
• Art Exhibitions can now be found on the Melbourne Exhibitions page

More What's on in Melbourne and Victoria

• What's on - Events in Melbourne and Victoria in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December  
• Melbourne and Victoria short courses, adult education and classes - see courses starting in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November or December 
• Tours in and around Melbourne: Enjoy a Cruise, Sightseeing, Harley Tours or Winery Tours or visit the Penguins, and other Nature & Wildlife. You can Explore Victoria including Great Ocean Road and the Twelve Apostles or go on an Overnight & Extended Tour of Victoria
• BCL Get Active in Melbourne: Experience companies bring together the most exciting and challenging adventures to clear those cobwebs, get you outdoors into the fresh air and get your adrenalin rushing. You'll find Horse Riding, Hot air balloon flights, Jet fighter flights, Paintballing, Rally driving and V8 racing, Scuba Diving, Skydiving and Walking all many more activities.
• Year Round Attractions  
• Historical Sites 
• Theatres and Cinemas in Melbourne
• Music Festivals around Australia, including Melbourne
• Exhibitions & Galleries
• Add your event to these pages 
• LionEyes - Melbourne Music Venues
• Get a Life is a site where all social events are created by the members themselves. Here you can meet people and form friendships by joining several local groups and activities, anything from bush walking, to theatre visits, to Friday drinks to dinner dates

  What's on in Australia and New Zealand

• Adelaide and South Australia events, public and school holidays in December. See Adelaide attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, historical sites, exhibitions & galleries, music festivals, theatres and Tours.
   
• Brisbane and Queensland events, public and school holidays in December. See Brisbane attractions including cinemas, concerts and festivals, exhibits and galleries, theatre and tours. See also events on the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast & North Queensland.
   
• Canberra and ACT events, public and school holidays in December. See Canberra attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• Darwin and Northern Territory events, public and school holidays in December. See Darwin attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• Hobart and Tasmania events, public and school holidays in December. See Hobart attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• Perth and Western Australia events, public and school holidays in December. See Perth attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• Sydney and New South Wales events, public and school holidays in December. See Sydney attractions including local activities, cinema, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatre and tours.
   
• New Zealand events, public and school holidays in  December. See New Zealand experiences including day tours, rail tours and package tours.