Happenings Around Victoria

What’s On in Victoria?

Victoria is lucky to have a diverse range of festivals and events throughout the year. Let Victorian Bus Charters take care of the transport for your group. Whether it’s a Day trip or an overnight stay, the VBC team can assist in making sure you get to enjoy the experience the way it should be.

13 September - 12 October 2025

Tesselaar Tulip Festival

Fill your world with colour and fun with over a million spring flowers in bloom and liver entertainment daily, there is something for everyone.

Indulge in delicious foods from around the world, try fun garden game activities for all ages, wander the market stalls, take a tractor train ride, visit the fairy in her garden and more!

The tulips are the stars of the show and there are plenty of photo opportunities to be had. Check the event page for specific festival days celebrating different origins. 

Entrance Ticket Adult: From $24.50 per person

06 September, 13 September, 20 September, 27 September 2025

Groove Tram

Step on one of Bendigo’s iconic trams and be transported to a world of pure entertainment, where live music, local brews and fine wine are all enjoyed against the picturesque backdrop of Bendigo’s rolling vistas.

The city’s finest musicians will be making the tram their stage, ensuring no two nights are ever the same. One of the most exclusive parties in town so gather your friends and book your ticket. First drink is included in price.

Event is for 18 Years and over only.

Entrance Ticket Adult: $20.00 per person

Throughout September 2025

LEGO® Star Wars: The Exhibition

This world-first exhibition brings two of the world’s most beloved brands together. May the bricks be with you!

Fans of both franchises will experience the force like never before with iconic character and scenes brought to life. Step into epic battles, gargantuan spaceships and stunning landscapes from a galaxy far far away. Visitors are also invited to help build massive LEGO Star Wars landscapes brick by brick, take part in hands-on build activities and see their builds digitally come to life as they choose their allegiance and face off against their friends. There will be interactive elements and engaging experiences for fans of all ages!

Entrance Ticket Adult: From $38.00 per person

06 September 2025

Victorian Goldfields Railway - Ales on Rails

Ultimate Beer, Food and Railway Experience.

Indulge as you are taken into a world of decadence, first class style, in 1920’s era club and parlour carriages. As your heritage train takes you through the countryside from Castlemaine to Maldon, you are taking another journey. Beginning with an easy drinking wheat beer, you sample a range of specialty beers culminating in a rich chocolate porter. Light snacks are served by the stewards on the train. Tasting notes are provided. You will enjoy a set menu lunch at the Maldon Hotel and a beer from their extensive house beer range.

Entrance Ticket Adult: $165.00 per person

Tours throughout September 2025

Steam Train Rides

From the moment you board a Streamrail train, you are riding living history in the beautiful timber panelled carriages, many still with fantastic Edwardian pressed tinwork on the ceilings. Up front is the real deal – a fully restored steam locomotive up to 131 years old, or heritage diesel dating from the 1950’s, ready to take you away.

Entrance Ticket Adult: Check website for dates and pricing

25 September - 05 October 2025

Royal Melbourne Show

Experience an exciting program of much-loved favourites, thrilling new experiences, innovative content and greater value. Immerse yourself in a world of agriculture, entertainment, and family fun – a cherished Victorian tradition since 1848.

Entrance Ticket Adult: See website for details

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