Service changes and extra trams for special events and cruise ships

We’re running extra trams for the below events during October and November. 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.

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 

• Saturday 17 October at 7.30pm - Concert, Jay Chou.

• 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.

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 

• Wednesday 14 October at 6.45pm - Football: AFC Champions League, Melbourne Victory v FC Seoul.

• Friday 16 October at 6pm - Concert, Lorna Shore.

• Saturday 17 October at 5.30pm - NBL Basketball Rd 5, S.E. Melbourne Phoenix v Cairns Taipans.

• Sunday 18 October at 5pm - NBL Basketball Rd 5, Melbourne United v Illawarra Hawks.

• Tuesday 20 October at 7.30pm - Concert, Louis Tomlinson.

• Saturday 24 October at 7.30pm - NBL Basketball Rd 6, S.E. Melbourne Phoenix v Adelaide 36ers.

• Saturday 24 October at 7.40pm - A-League Football, Melbourne Victory v Melbourne City FC.

• Sunday 25 October at 5pm - NBL Basketball Rd 6, Melbourne United v Sydney Kings.

• Wednesday 28 October at 7.30pm - International Netball: Constellation Cup, Australian Diamonds v NZ Silver Ferns.

• 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.

• Sunday 8 November at 7.35pm - A-League Football, Melbourne Victory v Melbourne City FC.

• Friday 13 November at 5.30pm - 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.

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 

• Monday 12 October at 8pm - Concert, XG.

• Wednesday 14 October, Thursday 15 October, Friday 16 October and Saturday 17 October at 7.30pm daily - Concert, Tame Impala.

• Saturday 17 October (*MCA) and Thursday 22 October (*RLA) at 7pm daily - Concert, Zara Larsson. 

• Monday 19 October at 3pm - Opening Ceremony, Special Olympics Australia, National Games.

• Tuesday 20 October at 6pm - Concert, Avenged Sevenfold.

• Saturday 24 October and Sunday 25 October at 7.30pm daily - Hans Zimmer. 

• Monday 26 October and Tuesday 27 October - Concert, Hilary Duff.

• Wednesday 28 October and Thursday 29 October at 7pm daily - Concert, Lily Allen.

• 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. 

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 17 October and Sunday 18 October at 9.30am daily - Cat and Dog Lovers Festival.

• Saturday 24 October and Sunday 25 October at 9am daily - EV Auto Show.

• Saturday 24 October and Sunday 25 October at 10am daily - Tattoo and Arts Expo.

• Saturday 24 October at 11am - Racing, Cox Plate.

• 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.

• Friday 20 November at 2pm - Music Festival, Hypersonic Melbourne 2026.

• 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.

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. 

Caulfield Racecourse 

• Saturday 17 October at 11am - Racing, Caulfield Cup.

Extra tram services run as Route 3a between East Malvern and Stop 54 Kambrook Rd.

Extra trams running to the above events will be accessible low-floor trams, depending on availability. 

Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre 

• Monday 19 October. Tuesday 20 October, Wednesday 21 October, Thursday 22 October and Friday 23 October at various times - Special Olympics Australia, National Games.

Extra tram services run as Route 96a between Stop 122 Southern Cross Station / Spencer Street and Stop 132 St Kilda Station.

Extra trams running to the above events will be accessible low-floor trams, depending on availability.

Cruise Ship Season 2026 / 2027 

Cruise ships are docking at Port Melbourne again.

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.

• Saturday 26 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:

• Bus 234 from Graham Street.

• Bus 235 from Williamstown Road / Normanby Road.

• Bus 236 from Beach Street.