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What's free in Melbourne this month

Everything to see, do and enjoy in Melbourne for free this month.

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Free things to do in Melbourne every day

Have a grand day out on a budget at Melbourne's best free experiences, attractions and exhibits.

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What's on today

Discover free events, epic festivals and shows on in Melbourne today.

Melbourne for free

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Royal Exhibition Building Open Day

Enjoy a weekend of activities, history, performances, exhibitions, food trucks and more.

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World of the Book

Explore the rare, the sacred and the iconic in the 20th anniversary of this annual exhibition.

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FUTURE COUNTRY: Country Road + NGV First Nations Commissions

The second iteration of the Country Road and NGV First Nations Commission initiative.

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Hawker 88 Night Market

Hawker 88 Night Market brings the tastes, sounds and sights of Asia to Queen Victoria Market.

What's on this week

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Waitress The Musical

The irresistible Broadway hit about resilience, friendship and hope.

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Melbourne Writers Festival

A four-day celebration of more than 150 visionary writers and storytellers that shape our world.

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Joshua Moshe

Genre-blending jazz and electronic innovation collide.

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Mother's Day Classic

Join the Mother’s Day Classic to raise awareness and funds for breast and ovarian cancer.

Only In The City

Only in this City of Ours
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Queen Victoria Market

This beloved Melbourne landmark is the largest open air market in the southern hemisphere.

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The ultimate guide to Curtin House

Discover the secret boutiques, restaurants and bars hidden inside this iconic vertical laneway.

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Melbourne’s secret gardens and green spaces

Take a break from indoors with a stroll through these city-side parks.

What's on this month

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The Book of Mormon

Australia’s biggest ever musical comedy returns this February.

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Indonesian Film Festival

A three day celebration of Indonesian cinema with screenings and Q&As.

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Sleep at the 'G

A sleepover at the iconic MCG to help end youth homelessness.

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The Long Walk: Naarm

A First Nations event with entertainment, cultural activities and the iconic Long Walk to the G.

Family and kids

A community awareness and fundraising event in Princes Park, Carlton, with a mascot holding hands with a runner and a person in a white scientist's coat.
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Conquer Cancer Australia: World's Longest Relay

Melbourne is attempting a Guinness World Record for the longest continuous relay of 29 days.

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Groovy Tunes

Groove with your little one to Ghanaian tunes and rhythms.

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Mother's Day High Tea

This Mother's Day, enjoy a refined take on high tea with a seasonal menu and exclusive cocktails.

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Loopy Lab

See how plastic waste is a resource by making your own pen or carabiner from plastic bottle tops.

Coming soon

A large and colourful Indonesian festival costume display of a tiger with a lion's mane, peacock feathers and pink and yellow fringing.

Satay and Reog Festival

A celebration of culture and fun for all.

Flinders Street Station lit up in blue at dusk during Melbourne's RISING festival, with city buildings in the background.
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RISING: Melbourne

A festival of new art, music and performance in the heart of Naarm/Melbourne each winter.

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Lightscape

Melbourne's favourite winter tradition Lightscape returns to Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.

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Melbourne Winter Masterpieces: Cartier

Featuring nearly 400 extraordinary jewellery objects, alongside rare archival materials.

Discover more

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What's on this weekend in Melbourne

Discover things to do in Melbourne this weekend, from free events to exhibitions.

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What's on this week in Melbourne

Discover things to do in Melbourne this week, from free events to exhibitions.

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Major events

From the Australian Open to the Melbourne Cup, major events take centre stage throughout the year.

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Melbourne for free

Discover free things to do in Melbourne, including galleries, museums, events and festivals.