It's nearly World Vegan Month 2022 and Australia is celebrating in animal-friendly style!

Below we list 6 of the biggest events from around Australia. There are many more events happening across the country to celebrate World Vegan Month. Discover them on our events page.

World Vegan Day Melbourne Dinner - Tuesday 1 November

Vegan Australia and Vegan Easy are putting on a special evening of community connection, delicious dining, special guest speakers and a screening of the SBS Food hit TV show 'Eating Plants'.

There are not many tickets left, so get in early to enjoy:

• All-you-can-eat 100% vegan buffet, drink and dessert
• Goodie bag including Vegan Australia Certified business discounts and products worth over $100
• Q&A session with Vegan Easy Challenge mentors and guest panellist Tully of Tully'z Kitchen
• Presentations by Nadia Fragnito (cookbook author), Dr Ash Nayate (neuropsychologist), Dean Maher (mountaineer), Julia Jones (clinical nutritionist), Jessica Wright (Liberation Sanctuary coordinator) + more!

5:30pm - 9pm Tuesday 1 November
World Vegan Day Melbourne Dinner and November Challenge Launch
Vegie Tribe, Melbourne
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Sydney Vegan Nights - Saturday 29 October

Vegan Australia is thrilled to have recently signed on as Major Sponsor for the marvellous Sydney Vegan Market! This monthly event series from Vegan NSW will have been bringing the community, businesses, creatives and non-profits together for 5 years this November! We are pleased to be able to assist them to continue to grow from strength to strength.

Do you have some spare time to help out at the markets? Volunteer applications are warmly welcomed. You can register your interest here.

Upcoming markets:

3pm - 9pm Saturday 29 October
Sydney Vegan Nights
Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park
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9am - 4pm Sunday 20 November
Sydney Vegan Market
Cathy Freeman Park, Sydney Olympic Park
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Vegan Picnic, Adelaide - Sunday 11 December

Vegan Picnic! Let's Graze! is brought to you by the team behind the Vegan Festival Adelaide - which is taking a break this year. The Picnic is a compact version of the Festival, it's free to attend and all you need to bring is a rug and a hearty appetite!

11am - 5pm Sunday 11 December
Rundle Street/Kadlitpina, Adelaide Park Lands
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Melbourne Vegan Takeover - Sunday 6 November

Melbourne Vegan Takeover is a new day of action for animals. Co-hosted by Animal Save Movement, Farm Transparency Project and other groups including Vegan Australia, the day will feature a vigil, march and social picnic.

Sunday 6 November
9:30am - 11:30am: Pig Save vigil at Diamond Valley Pork, Laverton
1pm - 4pm: Action, Bourke Street Mall (H&M steps), Melbourne CBD
4pm - 8pm: Picnic, Flagstaff Gardens, Melbourne CBD
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Perth Animal Rights March - Sunday 6 November

The crew behind the Perth Vegan Expo have created a day of activities featuring a vegan market, live music, entertainment and their annual animal rights march. The event is free, accessible and they welcome one and all - vegans, vegetarians and the vegan curious alike.

11am - 3pm Sunday 6 November
Forrest Place, Perth CBD
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Queensland Vegan Markets - Various dates

After hosting a successful Brisbane Vegan Expo, the team at Queensland Vegan Markets keep delivering plenty of events across the state's south east. Below are just three of their upcoming markets (you can find the full list here).

5pm - 9pm Friday 28 October
Chiggy's Skateboarding, Coolum Beach
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5pm - 9pm Friday 4 November
Mt Gravatt Showgrounds, South Brisbane
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10am - 4pm Sunday 13 November
Mudgeeraba Showgrounds, Gold Coast
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There are many more events happening across the country to celebrate World Vegan Month. Discover them on our events page.

Special bonus! Vegan goodies up for grabs!

During October and November, we're giving away hundreds of dollars in amazing prizes and experiences. Head over to the Vegan Australia Instagram now to enter!