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150th Anniversary Test, Australia v England 2027: how crowded Melbourne gets
How busy is Melbourne during 150th Anniversary Test, Australia v England?
11–15 March 2027 — we checked these dates against the organiser's own site
Peak of 5 days: Packed our forecast · Melbourne scaleCalm · Lively · Busy · Packed rank a day against Melbourne's own year — not a headcount.
The 2027 150th Anniversary Test, Australia v England makes Melbourne busier than 87% of its year — though March's busiest day falls outside it: Friday 5 March at 99%. our forecast
When does Melbourne get back to normal after 150th Anniversary Test, Australia v England?
Melbourne eases back the day after 150th Anniversary Test, Australia v England: Tuesday 16 March is Busy (77%), and stays below Packed through Monday 22 March, the last day shown here.
Going anyway? See timed entries and tours for March 2027, matched to Melbourne's forecast
- Dates checked against www.mcg.org.au
- #11 of 11 major events by crowd impact
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- Dates
- Thu 11 – Mon 15 March 2027 · we checked these dates against the organiser's own site
- Crowd
- The busiest of the 5 event days is Packed. our forecast
- Peak day
- Saturday 13 March our forecast
- Last updated
- 25 Sep 2026, nightly
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Official site — www.mcg.org.au →When to arrive in Melbourne for 150th Anniversary Test, Australia v England — and which nights are busiest
The quietest days before it are Thu 4 March · Tue 9 – Wed 10 March — Lively (63%) in Melbourne — while the 5 event days peak at Packed (87%). our forecast
Here for it?
It does not fill every hour of every day. On the hours you are not there, the city is Packed — so timed entries are the difference between seeing something and queueing for it. advice
The days before 150th Anniversary Test, Australia v England, Tue 9 March and Wed 10 March, are Lively (63%) in Melbourne; the 5 event days peak at Packed (87%). our forecast
Staying for 150th Anniversary Test, Australia v England? The event days, Thu 11 – Mon 15 March, peak at Packed in Melbourne; Wed 10 March is Lively. The link opens Expedia's hotel search for Melbourne. our forecast
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Come right after 150th Anniversary Test, Australia v England: 18–20 Mar 2027 is the quiet way to see Melbourne — 18 March is Lively. advice
Nearest calmer day: Fri 12 Mar (Busy). our forecast
Tours for the quiet days (18–20 Mar 2027), matched to Melbourne's forecast
When is the 150th Anniversary Test, Australia v England 2027?
The 2027 150th Anniversary Test, Australia v England in Melbourne runs 11–15 Mar 2027, checked against the organiser's own site.
A one-off — no yearly edition.
| Year | Dates | |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Thu 11 – Mon 15 March | confirmed |
How we verified this.
Is Melbourne worth visiting during 150th Anniversary Test, Australia v England?
Packed on the busiest of the 5 event days; the nearest calm days are Lively. our forecast
Worth it if 150th Anniversary Test, Australia v England is why you're coming — expect Packed days; if crowds are your concern, it is the one time to avoid — the calm week of 18–20 Mar 2027 is the quieter plan. advice
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