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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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The ultimate Melbourne live gig guide

Concert halls and music venues hosting live music this week

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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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Wattle Walk

Celebrate National Wattle Day with a guided walk in the gardens.

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Planting Party

A celebration of community-led environmental action, art and plants, marking the start of spring.

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The Melbourne Cheer Challenge

Be part of the world’s biggest cheer event, led by the San Francisco 49ers Gold Rush Cheerleaders.

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Feng Mengbo: Long March Restart

An free exhibition that playfully reimagines modern Chinese history as a videogame.

What's on this week

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Labyrinth: In Concert

Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert with a live band is coming to Melbourne.

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AFLW Round 4: Carlton v Collingwood

Watch Carlton go head-to-head with Collingwood following the Richmond v Fremantle game.

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Native High Tea

Discover Australia through a new expression of High Tea at The Westin Melbourne.

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Nocturnal: Museum After Dark

Experience Melbourne Museum after hours, when the doors stay open and the night belongs to adults.

Only In The City

Winter Only in the City - Checkout the cold list

What's on this month

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Zerial

The ultimate cabaret spectacular, packed with powerhouse vocals, aerial performances and dance.

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Stellar Nights

Embark on a journey through time and space with this guided tour at the Observatory.

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Rome: Empire, Power, People

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

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Aboriginal Heritage Walk

Wominjeka: journey into Melbourne Gardens with an Aboriginal guide.

Family and kids

An interactive shadow-play and creative session at ArtPlay with a child and an adult participating.
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Inside Out

Families with young children are invited to play together in a world of colour.

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Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure

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

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Children's Play: Ragnar Kjartansson

A new children's exhibition by Ragnar Kjartansson, inspired by the idea of a theatrical feast.

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Imaginator

An immersive experience that celebrates imagination, technology and play.

Coming soon

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NFL Kickoff Festival

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

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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.

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Colours of Asia: Garden of Wonders

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

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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.