Events & Open Days

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: Friday 19 June 2026

Time: 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.

Participants will engage in instrument/voice specific workshops, small ensemble playing, group singing, group rhythm/drumming, tools for improvisation, listening sessions.

The final afternoon will feature an informal concert of small ensemble performances to celebrate the week.

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.

Tech & Trades Day 2026

8 July 2026

Explore next-level workshops at RMIT's Tech and Trades Experience Day in the July school holidays. 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: Wednesday 8 July 2026

Time: 10.00am – 3.30pm

Venue: RMIT City Campus

Registrations are essential and can be made at Tech & Trades Experience Day 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 about the program and/or register at SAE Institute – Create for a Day Melbourne.

Tourism Insights - Melbourne

Saturday 30 May

This event is a fantastic opportunity for Year 12 students considering a University degree in tourism and wanting to gain valuable insights into exciting career pathways.

Participants will:

Hear from industry experts and leaders in tourism and hospitality
Participate in an interactive tourism workshop and receive a completion certificate
Experience an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of The Centrepiece at Melbourne Park

Date: Saturday, 30 May 2026

Time: 10.00am to 1.00pm

Venue: CentrePiece Melbourne, Olympic Blvd, Melbourne VIC 3000