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Weird, unique and unusual things to do in Melbourne

The ultimate guide to Melbourne weird.

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The Cold List

Melbourne comes alive in winter. Layer up and get out there with these events and happenings.

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What's on today

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

Melbourne for free

Balloon installation in a sea of daffodils in the Rialto Piazza.
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Daffodil Day at Rialto

Featuring a stunning sea of 35,000 daffodils and spectacular LEGO Daffodil installation.

Red laser beams dance across the water’s surface,
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Multimmersion: Upside Down V2

A contemplative exploration of light, space and reflection transforms the Yarra River – Birrarung.

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A Big Winter Party

Section 8 is bringing the snow to Melbourne with their big winter party.

An indoor musical performance on a stage with large gong-like instruments under red lighting, with the audience seated on the floor.

Nongkrong Festival: Gerhana

Celebrate with Indonesian music, performances, a shadow puppet workshop, and food.

What's on this week

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National Science Week

Take part in hands-on science, expert encounters and fun discoveries.

Dancers in a studio space, some with strings on them looking like marionettes.
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Time Remaining: Chunky Move

Kinetic lasers and light scan bodies in an atmospheric dance, mesmerising and menacing.

The Dome reading room of State Library Victoria showing the upper level balconies, and rows of desk fanning out from the centre, all bathed in a pink light.

Library Up Late x Now or Never

State Library Victoria transforms after-dark for Now or Never with music, art and innovation.

Large brass percussion instruments installed on a wall in a darkened gallery space.
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Revivification

What happens to creativity when it is no longer bound to a living body?

Only In The City

Winter Only in the City - Checkout the cold list

What's on this month

A lighting display that shows a red design with a square and a light above and below.
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Now or Never

Twelve days of art, ideas, music and technology await - a festival of new dimensions.

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Melbourne International Film Festival

Experience eye-opening cinema at the Melbourne International Film Festival.

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NGV Friday Nights: Cartier

NGV Friday Nights shine with Cartier, featuring live music, flims, food and drinks.

An ancient Roman marble bust with its nose chipped off, displayed on a small square plinth.
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Rome: Empire, Power, People

This Melbourne-exclusive exhibition is a vibrant exploration of Ancient Rome.

Family and kids

Characters from the PAW Patrol TV series performing live on a theatre stage, with streamers in the air above them and a large audience watching them.
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PAW Patrol Live: Race to the Rescue

The beloved pups of PAW Patrol hit the stage in this interactive live show.

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Seed Stories

Designed for children aged 5+, this 45-minute workshop uncovers the hidden science within seeds.

Illustrations of two children with clipboards in (real) garden setting.
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Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure

A free fun outdoor seek and find adventure around the Fitzroy Gardens.

Colourful illustration features a variety of characters emerging from an open book to play instruments.

Book Week: Symphony of Stories

Celebrate Book Week at State Library Victoria.

Coming soon

A large, energetic crowd of sports fans celebrating inside a crowded bar, taking part in a watch party for an NFL game.
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NFL Kickoff Festival

NFL takes over Melbourne Park this September with a football themed festival for fans.

Illuminated panels with shades of red on a black background.
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Melbourne International Jazz Festival

A city-wide celebration of jazz, improvisation and boundary-pushing contemporary music.

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Queensberry Cup

A vibrant community festival with billycart racing, live entertainment and family fun.

People on picnic blankets in the gardens with large palm trees.
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Colours of Asia: Garden of Wonders

Come and discover where cultures bloom, stories come alive, and wonders await.

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.