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Events and festivals near the Novotel Melbourne Glen Waverley hotel

Stay up-to-date on the latest events and activities taking place just moments from Novotel Melbourne Glen Waverley. From festivals and live music to arts and crafts shows and colourful carnivals, there’s something for visitors of all ages to enjoy at any time of the year! 

The Novotel Melbourne Glen Waverley is an ideal choice if you want to attend major events and visit Melbourne tourist attractions while in the area as it is close to everything and is an affordable hotel near Tullamarine Airport. 

If you’re planning on visiting Novotel Melbourne Glen Waverley soon and are looking for things to do in Melbourne, here’s what’s on in Melbourne in the near future.

Chinese New Year

Celebrate the Year of the Pig at this FREE community festival, which is a feast of colour, music and food.

The annual Chinese New Year celebration is the most important cultural festival for the Chinese community. It celebrates the coming of the New Year and has rituals, traditions and ceremonies designed to bring new luck and good fortune for the upcoming year.

The event is organised by the Monash Chinese Events Commitee in conjunction with Monash Council. It is a celebration of the traditional Chinese Lunar New Year and will include outdoor stalls of food and merchandise, street theatre, entertainment and cultural activities.

Traditional Chinese lion and dragon dance performances are a highlight with the spectacular lion dance on poles delighting all ages.