Agenda
The dates people fly for.
Grands Prix and finals, fairs, forums and festivals: the big fixtures of the coming months, with the city and the dates. Tell us which one, and we plan the flight around it.
November 2026 1 date
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3 Nov 2026
Horse racing
Melbourne Cup
A 3,200 metre handicap run on the first Tuesday of November, the centrepiece of the Victoria Racing Club's spring carnival.
Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia
December 2026 1 date
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26 Dec 2026
Sailing
Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
The 81st edition of the 628 nautical mile offshore race from Sydney Harbour to Hobart, starting on Boxing Day.
Sydney Harbour, Sydney, Australia
January 2027 2 dates
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16 Jan 2027
Horse racing
Magic Millions Raceday
Ten-race meeting worth about A$12.6 million, including the Magic Millions 2YO Classic, at the centre of the January Gold Coast carnival.
Gold Coast Turf Club, Gold Coast, Australia
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17–31 Jan 2027
Tennis
Australian Open
The first Grand Slam tennis tournament of the season, played on hard courts at Melbourne Park.
Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia
February 2027 1 date
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February 2027 Dates to be confirmed
Sailing
Australia Sail Grand Prix
SailGP event in Perth for F50 foiling catamarans, listed for February on the league's preliminary 2027 calendar.
Perth, Australia
April 2027 1 date
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2–4 Apr 2027
Formula 1
Australian Grand Prix
Round 3 of the 24-round 2027 Formula 1 World Championship, held at Albert Park Circuit with a Sprint race.
Albert Park Circuit, Melbourne, Australia
October 2027 1 date
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1 Oct 2027
Rugby
Rugby World Cup opening match
Opening match of the men's Rugby World Cup 2027, Australia against Hong Kong China.
Perth Stadium, Perth, Australia
November 2027 2 dates
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2 Nov 2027
Horse racing
Melbourne Cup
A 3,200 metre handicap run on the first Tuesday of November, the centrepiece of the Victoria Racing Club's spring carnival.
Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia
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13 Nov 2027
Rugby
Rugby World Cup Final
Final of the men's Rugby World Cup 2027, the first 24 team edition held in Australia since 2003.
Stadium Australia, Sydney, Australia
Dates as published by the organisers, checked on 23 October 2026. Always confirm with the organiser before you travel. We sell no tickets and have no arrangement with any of these events.
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