Service changes and extra trams for special events and cruise ships
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- 57
- 70
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- 86
- 109
Thursday 1 October to Monday 30 November 2026
Extra trams
We’re running extra trams for the below events during November and December. While trams run to their normal frequency, times may differ due to traffic congestion around event venues.
Allow extra time and plan your journey at transport.vic.gov.au
MCG
Saturday 21 November at 7.15pm - T20 cricket, Australia v England.
Friday 18 December at 7.15pm: BBL cricket, Melbourne Stars v Adelaide 36ers.
Saturday 26 December, Sunday 27 December, Monday 28 December, Tuesday 29 December and Wednesday 30 December - Boxing Day Test, Australia v New Zealand.
Extra tram services run as Route 70a between Flinders Street and Stop 7C MCG Gates 4-7/John Cain Arena or as
Route 75a between Flinders Street and Stop 11 Jolimont Station/MCG.
Passengers at Southern Cross Station can reach Stop 11 Jolimont Station/MCG by using Route 48 trams along Collins Street.
Extra trams running along Flinders Street to the above events will be accessible low-floor trams, depending on availability.
Marvel Stadium
Wednesday 11 November at 7pm - Concert, Robbie Williams.
Saturday 14 November at 7pm - Concert, Foo Fighters.
Friday November 27, Saturday November 28, Wednesday December 2 and Friday December 4 at 7pm daily - Concert, Harry Styles.
Friday 11 December at 7pm - Concert, Guns N Roses.
Wednesday 16 December at 12.30pm - RMIT Graduation 2026.
Extra tram services run as Route 86a between Stop 10 Parliament Station and Stop D1 Docklands Stadium via Bourke Street or Route 30a between Stop D1 Docklands Stadium and Stop 10 Parliament Station via La Trobe Street.
Extra trams running to the above events will be accessible low-floor trams, depending on availability.
AAMI Park / John Cain Arena
Saturday 31 October at 5pm - A-League Football, Melbourne City FC v Sydney FC.
Sunday 1 November at 3pm - A-League Football, Melbourne Victory v Central Coast Mariners.
Sunday 1 November at 3pm - NBL Basketball Rd 7, S.E. Melbourne Phoenix v Tasmania Jackjumpers.
Monday 2 November at 7.30pm - NBL Basketball Rd 7, Melbourne United v NZ Breakers.
Wednesday 4 November at 6.45pm - Football: AFC Champions League, Melbourne Victory v Persib Bandung.
Saturday 7 November at 7.30pm - NBL Basketball Rd 8, Melbourne United v Brisbane Bullets.
Saturday 7 November at 7.40pm - A-League Football, Melbourne City FC v Western Sydney Wanderers.
Friday 13 November at 7.20pm - Concert, Iron Maiden.
Saturday 14 November at 7.30pm - NBL Basketball Rd 9, Melbourne United v S.E. Melbourne Phoenix.
Wednesday 18 November at 8pm - Concert, LANY.
Friday 20 November at 7.30pm - Concert, Two Door Cinema Club.
Saturday 21 November at 7.30pm - NBL Basketball Rd 10, Melbourne United v NZ Breakers.
Sunday 22 November at 3pm - NBL Basketball Rd 10, S.E. Melbourne Phoenix v Cairns Taipans.
Thursday 26 November at 7pm - Concert, Rise Against.
Saturday 28 November at 10am, 1.30pm and 4.30pm & Sunday 29 November at 10am - Concert, The Wiggles.
Sunday 6 December at 3pm - NBL Basketball Rd 11, Melbourne United v Brisbane Bullets.
Saturday 12 December at 7.30pm - NBL Basketball Rd 12, Melbourne United v Tasmania Jackjumpers.
Saturday 12 December at 7.40pm - A-League Football, Melbourne Victory v Newcastle Jets.
Saturday 19 December at 7.40pm - A-League Football, Melbourne City FC v Melbourne Victory.
Saturday 19 December at 8pm - NBL Basketball Rd 13, S.E. Melbourne Phoenix v Sydney Kings.
Wednesday 23 December at 8pm - NBL Basketball Rd 14, Melbourne United v Cairns Taipans.
Sunday 27 December at 6pm - A-League Football, Melbourne City FC v Auckland FC.
Tuesday 29 December at 7pm - A-League Football, Melbourne Victory v Wellington Phoenix.
Extra tram services run as Route 70a between Flinders Street Station and Stop 7C MCG Gates 4-7/John Cain Arena or Stop 7D Olympic Boulevard.
Extra trams running to the above events will be accessible low-floor trams, depending on availability.
Rod Laver Arena / Margaret Court Arena
Sunday 1 November at 8pm - Concert, Richie Jen.
Monday 2 November at 7pm - Concert, 5 Seconds of Summer.
Sunday 8 November and Monday 9 November at 7pm daily - Concert, Daniel Caesar.
Thursday 12 November, Friday 13 November and Saturday 14 November at 7.50pm daily - Concert, Benson Boone.
Friday 13 November at 7pm - Concert, Death Cab For Cutie.
Saturday 14 November at 7.30pm - Concert, Ashanti.
Sunday 15 November at 6.30pm - Concert, Khalid.
Tuesday 17 November at 7pm - Concert, Joji.
Saturday 21 November at 8pm - Concert, Dermot Kennedy.
Tuesday 24 November at 7pm - Concert, Robyn.
Saturday 28 November and Sunday 29 November at 7.30pm daily - Concert, J Cole.
Saturday 5 December at 7pm - Concert, James Blake.
Saturday 5 December at 7.30pm - Concert, A$AP Rocky.
Sunday 6 December at 6.45pm - Concert, A Perfect Circle.
Wednesday 9 December at 7.30pm - Wrestling, WWE Australia Live Tour.
Wednesday 9 December at 7.30pm - Concert, Dijon.
Thursday 10 December at 7pm - Concert, Supagloo (various artists).
Friday 11 December at 7pm - Concert, Babymonster.
Friday 11 December at 7pm - Concert, Jimmy Eat World.
Saturday 12 December at 8pm - Comedy, Gabriel Iglesias.
Sunday 13 December at 6.35pm - Concert, Queens of the Stone Age.
Extra tram services run as Route 70a between Flinders Street Station and Stop 7C MCG Gates 4-7/John Cain Arena.
Extra trams running to the above events will be accessible low-floor trams, depending on availability.
Flemington Racecourse / Melbourne Showgrounds
Saturday 31 October at 11am - Racing, Victoria Derby Day.
Tuesday 3 November at 8.30am - Racing, Melbourne Cup.
Thursday 5 November at 11.30am - Racing, Oaks Day.
Saturday 7 November at 10.30am - Racing, Champions Stakes Day.
Saturday 21 November and Sunday 22 November at 10am daily - Oddities and Curiosities Expo.
Saturday 28 November and Sunday 29 November at 9am daily - Trading Card SUMMIT.
Saturday 28 November and Sunday 29 November at 9am daily - Australia and New Zealand Halal Expo.
Saturday 28 November at 2pm - Music Festival, CORE Melbourne.
Friday 4 December at 10am - Music Festival, Good Things.
Monday 7 December at 8am - Builders Union Picnic 2026.
Extra tram services run as Route 57a between Flinders Street Station and Stop 33 Melbourne Showgrounds or Stop 40 Epsom Rd via Flemington Road.
Extra trams running to the above events will be accessible low-floor trams, depending on availability.
Cruise Ship Season 2026 / 2027
We are running additional Route 109 trams between Port Melbourne and the city on weekends when cruise ships are scheduled to arrive at Beacon Cove.
On weekdays when a ship is docked it is likely there will be higher than usual demand, especially around peak times. It is recommended you allow extra time for your journey.
Cruise ship arrival times may vary due to tides. For the most up to date schedule check the Victoria Ports website.
Saturday 7 November - Celebrity Solstice.
Saturday 19 December - Celebrity Edge.
Sunday 20 December and Monday 21 December - Norwegian Spirit.
Friday 25 December - Norwegian Spirit.
Saturday 2 January and Sunday 3 January - Silver Moon.
Saturday 13 February - Norwegian Spirit.
Saturday 20 February and Sunday 21 February - Europa 11.
Sunday 7 March - Norwegian Spirit.
Saturday 13 March - Norwegian Spirit.
Saturday 13 March - Crystal Serenity.
Saturday 3 April - Carnival Adventure.
Sunday 4 April - Norwegian Spirit.
Extra trams running to the above events will be accessible low-floor trams, depending on availability.
Alternative transport options
On days when a ship is docked, passengers travelling between Port Melbourne and the city can consider: