What's on today

THE LUME Melbourne

Experience art, dining, wellness and more like never before across 3,000sqm of immersive space.

Until 16 Jun

NGV Architecture Commission: (This is) Air

The NGV 2023 Architecture Commission is a large-scale installation that makes the invisible visible.

Until 19 May

Cirque du Soleil: Luzia

Go on a vibrant journey through worlds filled with wonders and artistry with Cirque du Soleil.

Until 9 May

Ghosts? What Ghosts! Night Tour

Brace yourself for bone-strumming tales of unexplained sights after dark.

Until 2 Jun

Chicago the Musical

With a glittering score including All That Jazz and Razzle Dazzle, Chicago is back.

Until 28 Jul

WICKED the Musical

Broadway’s biggest blockbuster WICKED has flown into Melbourne.

2 – 8 May

Bourke Street Mall Busking

Meet Melbourne's marvellous musicians and more in the iconic Bourke Street Mall busking spots.

Until 31 Jul

Mosaic Lamp Classes

Master traditional Turkish mosaic lamp crafting and take home your unique handcrafted piece.

Until 27 Aug

Art, History, Food and Wine Tour

The perfect introduction to Melbourne – street art, curious tales, wine tasting and tapas.

Until 26 May

April/May Exhibitions

See three new art exhibitions at Kings during the months of April and May.

Until 14 Jul

JXSH MVIR: Forever I Live

The first major solo retrospective exhibition of the late Josh Muir.

Until 16 Jun

Leonardo Da Vinci

Explore the life and legacy of the visionary artist, inventor, scientist and philosopher.

Until 9 Jun

Stanislava Pinchuk: The Theatre of War

Experience three captivating video performances inspired by Homer's Iliad.

Until 30 Jun

Sports Precinct Walking Tour

Explore Melbourne's sports precinct on foot with a local guide, including a tour of the MCG.

Until 14 Jul

Pinot and Picasso

Enjoy a creative experience built on connection and good times.

2 – 12 May

Focus on Lily Gladstone

A small season of films celebrating a true trailblazer of American independent cinema and beyond.

Until 18 May

A Little Too Much

A solo show from sculptor Tara Denny.

Until 25 Aug

Women Work for Victory in WWII

Explore the story of women on the home front during the Second World War.

Until 26 Oct

Mystery Basement Bar Hop

Solve clues to unveil three hidden venues and enjoy pre-paid drinks and snacks.

Until 11 May

Melinda Schawel: Weightless

Paper artist Melinda Schawel seeks a lightness of being through textural process.

Until 4 May

Chris Orr: Motherboard

An exhibition of new work by artist Chris Orr.

Until 27 Oct

Yarra Sunrise Running Tour

Explore Melbourne’s parks, gardens, fountains and sporting precincts.

Until 25 May

Anzac Days Exhibition

A photographic exhibition of Anzac Day commemorations in Melbourne during the 1970s.

2 – 3 May

Joe Camilleri and The Black Sorrows

Joe Camilleri and The Black Sorrows are coming to town for one show only.

Until 31 Jul

Paint and Sip Classes

Paint, sip your own wine and enjoy treats in an easy workshop, with no art skills needed.

Until 4 May

Pet Shop

An exhibition exploring the paraphernalia dedicated to pet animals and wildlife.

Until 30 Jun

The Fluid Project

A unique and joyful creative experience located at the Emporium Shopping Centre.

2 May

Met(ric Tonne of Waste) Gala

Come make fashion out of trash and then walk the runway!

Until 27 Oct

Trenches to Runway: Military Influences on Popular Fashion

Explore the enduring influence of military design on popular fashion.

Until 30 Jun

MECCA x NGV Women in Design Commission: Bethan Laura Wood

An installation that delves into the gendered history of education and transfer of knowledge.

30 Apr – 11 May

MIA: Missing in Action

A fun, original play exploring identity, Queerness and falling in love with a best friend.

Until 25 Aug

Fit for a King: Vincent Jenden Reimagines

This visual feast celebrates the many treasures of The Johnston Collection.

Until 13 May

Amos Gebhardt: In Memory of Stars

Gebhardt’s glowing images delineate the exquisite skeletons of native animals.

Until 25 Aug

A Nation Divided: The Great War and Conscription

An exhibition exploring WWI conscription.

Until 14 Jul

Top Arts

Top Arts 2024 features the work of 45 VCE students at NGV.

Until 31 Aug

Saboteurs

Join an Among Us-style game played in real life.

17 Apr – 16 Aug

Gotcha! Concrete Prints from the McEwans Celebrity Pavement

An exhibition presenting 40 celebrity hand- and footprints from the 1970s to 1990s.

2 May

Orchestra Victoria: The Eight Seasons

Discover two extraordinary interpretations of the natural world and the ways it shapes us.

Until 2 May

Domain Discovery: Shrine and Gardens Tour

Explore Melbourne’s beautiful Domain Precinct on a walking and bus tour.

Until 29 Aug

Melbourne Spirits and Ales Haunted Pub Tour

Enjoy spirits and ales at a former police station with an unsolved murder, Melbourne’s oldest pub.