Events & Open Days
July School Holiday Events
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Tech and Trades Day
Walk in the shoes of a student for a day and experience what it's like to learn an IT, tech, or trade course. Experience RMIT first-hand with practical tasters from its tech and trades courses.
On the day, students will enjoy:
- In-person workshops led by RMIT teachers, using the same tools and facilities our students train with
- Opportunities to chat with teachers and current students and ask questions about studying at RMIT
- Catered lunch, with options to suit all dietary requirements
- Fun prizes and giveaways along the way
Date & Time: Wednesday 8 July 2026 from 10.00am – 3.30pm
Venue: RMIT City Campus
Registrations are essential and can be made at Tech & Trades Experience Day 2026.
Discovery Day
19 June 2026
Join us for Discovery Day and explore our state-of-the-art facilities, meet our expert academics and industry trainers, and learn more about our diverse range of courses – in the specialist areas of Foods, Tourism, Hospitality, and Events.
Date & Time: Friday 19 June 2026 from 4.00pm – 6.00pm
Venue: Angliss Restaurant, Ground Floor, Building E, 550 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne.
Find out more and register for this free event at Discovery Day.
Jazz and Improvisation Winter Camp 2026
The University of Melbourne is inviting high school aged instrumentalists and vocalists in Years 9-12 to spend a week on campus and explore the world of Jazz and Improvisation.
Participants will meet like-minded musicians and develop their playing, skill set and creativity when approaching Jazz music and exploring Improvisation. The week of tuition is supported by a range of staff from the Jazz and Improvisation department at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music.
Dates: Monday 29 June to Friday 3 July 2026
Times: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Venue: St Kilda Road Music Building
Find out more, including the costs, at Jazz and Improvisation Winter Camp 2026.
Zoos Victoria Careers Expo
Join Zoos Victoria experts for the 2026 Careers Expo at Melbourne Zoo. This event is recommended for students in Years 9-12 who are interested in exploring different careers in the world of wildlife, conservation, environment, animal welfare, and more. Hear from expert panel speakers, including a diverse range of zoo specialists, who will share advice and insights into their career pathways.
Date & Time: Thursday 9 July & Friday 10 July 2026 from 9:00am to 2:30pm
In addition to a free entry to Melbourne Zoo and career experts, students will also receive:
- A welcome pack and itinerary on arrival
- 10% discount at the Zoo cafes
- 10% discount at the Zoo Shops
Find out more and book a spot at Zoos Victoria Careers Expo 2026
Create for a Day
3 October 2026
SAE invites future creators to Create for a Day, a one-day, hands-on workshop designed to expand your skills and get you working on inspiring creative projects in the fields of Animation, Audio, Film, Games, Music, Computer Science and VFX. Dive into creative projects just like a real SAE student. Create for a Day is all about exploring what you love. Choose from a range of hands-on creative workshops led by SAE mentors and dive into a project that inspires you.
Date: Saturday, 3 October 2026
Time: 10.00am to 3.00pm
Venue: 235 Normanby Road in South Melbourne
Cost: $25 (including lunch)
Find out more or register at SAE Institute – Create for a Day Melbourne.