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What's open in Melbourne on the Anzac Day public holiday

Best things to do on the Anzac day public holiday.

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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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What's on today

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

Melbourne for free

A person standing at a podium in front of the Shrine for the Anzac Day Dawn Service.

Anzac Day Dawn Service

A solemn early-morning ceremony honouring the service and sacrifice of Australia’s veterans.

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South Asian Festival

Experience South Asian culture with street food, music and dance, stalls, fireworks and more.

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Vaisakhi: Celebrating Khalsa Sajna Divas

A festival showcasing the rich traditions, music and community values of Sikh culture.

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Hartbeats Live Jazz

Live jazz, DJs and laneway vibes every Sunday at Whitehart.

What's on this week

A still from the film Jurassic Park, showing a man trying to distract a large dinosaur away from a vehicle by waving a coloured red flare light.
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Jurassic Park in Concert

Experience Jurassic Park projected in HD with the MSO performing the iconic score live.

Two Richmond AFL players running on the field, one of them handballing the footy.

AFL Round 7: Richmond v Melbourne

Richmond meet Melbourne during Round 7 for the Anzac Day eve match.

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Bernie Dieter’s Club Kabarett

This decadent and daring cabaret experience is a lightning bolt of pure, life-affirming joy.

A group of people enjoying a fun run through Melbourne's Botanic Gardens.

Run the Tan

The annual showcase charity event supporting mental health and wellbeing.

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.

A busy laneway of restaurants at night.

9 laneways only real Melburnians know

Have you eaten your way through Melb's official Koreatown and found the secret piano bar?

The entrance to a shop in a grungy staircase.

The ultimate guide to Curtin House

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

What's on this month

Elton John in the 1970s wearing large spectacles and satin suit with Cher wearing Bob Mackie midriff-revealing strappy gown and Diana Ross wearing feather and sequin gown.
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DIVA

From opera stars to pop icons, celebrate the power and creativity of the diva.

An actor in a suit, shirt and tie, holding a pair of glasses under his chair, with curly brown hair, looking serious.
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Julius Caesar

A thrilling new production of Shakespeare’s political masterpiece.

Actress Alison Whyte portraying a character in the play The Glass Menagerie, holding a small glass figurine; black and white photo.
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The Glass Menagerie

A contemporary revival of one of the most beloved and enduring works of the 20th century.

The full cast of the musical Book of Mormon on stage singing and dancing, with a painted sky coloured background and other theatre props.
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The Book of Mormon

Australia’s biggest ever musical comedy returns this February.

Family and kids

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Magic, Mirth and Mystery

Enjoy a family magic show these school holidays.

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Let's Party: NGV Fashion for Kids

Step into a vibrant world of colour, creativity and celebration.

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Dinos at the Zoo

Let your imagination run wild as you explore the trail of dinosaurs at Melbourne Zoo.

A relaxed performance at the Melbourne Recital Centre, with seated musicians playing to an audience of young children and their carers sitting on the floor in a relaxed manner.
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Relaxed Performances at Melbourne Recital Centre

These relaxed daytime concert experiences suit all ages.

Coming soon

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Melbourne Writers Festival

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

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.

A parade of men wearing kilts, walking in formation down Collins Street, playing the bagpipes, with onlookers in the background.

Melbourne Tartan Festival

Enjoy the Melbourne Tartan Day Parade with pipers, highland dancing, poetry readings and wee dogs.

A nighttime photo of a path in a park, illuminated by vibrant orange, green, and pink light beams and strings creating an immersive light installation; part of Lightscape at Royal Botanic Gardens.
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Lightscape

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

Discover more

The NGV and Arts Centre lit up on a winter night.

What's on this weekend in Melbourne

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

The city reflecting colourful lights over the river at night.

What's on this week in Melbourne

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

A night tennis match at Rod Laver Arena.

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.