Australian Open 2026
The first Grand Slam of the tennis season, played in the Melbourne summer.
Australian Open 2026
The first Grand Slam of the tennis season, played in the Melbourne summer.
The Australian Open is tennis at its most vibrant — blazing sunshine, world-class hospitality, and the raw drama of the season's opening major. Melbourne's cultural precinct provides the ideal backdrop for two weeks of sporting excellence.
Why it matters
A Grand Slam that doubles as a luxury travel experience — Melbourne's dining, arts, and coastline elevate the event beyond sport.
- Where: Melbourne, Australia
- Dates: 2026-01-19 – 2026-02-01
- Category: sport
- Region: Asia Pacific
- Ideal trip length: 7–10 nights
- Status: confirmed
- Best for: Sports & culture travelers
Other dates in Melbourne
- Melbourne Cup Carnival 2026 — 2026-11-03
Comparable sport dates worldwide
- Hublot Polo Gold Cup Gstaad — Gstaad, Switzerland
- Super Bowl LX — Santa Clara, United States
- Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz — St. Moritz, Switzerland
- BNP Paribas Open — Indian Wells — Indian Wells, United States
- Dubai World Cup 2026 — Dubai, UAE
- Miami Open 2026 — Miami, United States
- The Masters Tournament 2026 — Augusta, United States
- PGA Championship 2026 — Bethpage, United States
- Roland-Garros — French Open 2026 — Paris, France
- Royal Ascot 2026 — Ascot, United Kingdom
Other Asia Pacific dates in the calendar
- Harbin International Ice & Snow Sculpture Festival — Harbin
- India Art Fair 2026 — New Delhi
- Cherry Blossom Season — Tokyo — Tokyo
- Art Basel Hong Kong 2026 — Hong Kong
- Japan Autumn Foliage Season — Kyoto — Kyoto
- Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix — Singapore
- Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix — Suzuka
- Hong Kong Art Week 2026 — Hong Kong
- New Year's Eve in Sydney 2026 — Sydney
- Singapore Art Week 2026 — Singapore
- Singapore Grand Prix After-Parties — Singapore
- Diwali — Festival of Lights — Jaipur
Where to stay
- Crown Towers
- Park Hyatt Melbourne
- The Langham
Where to eat
- Attica
- Vue de Monde
- Flower Drum
Published by Peters Signature Travel.