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What's free and what's open on the January public holiday

What's free and what's open on the January public holiday

Find free events, pop-ups and live music on 26 January.

Where to find the best hidden bars in Chinatown

Where to find the best hidden bars in Chinatown

Take a detour to find secret basement cocktails, secluded rooftop bars and a fairytale wonderland.

What's on today

What's on today

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

AO Hilltop
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AO Hilltop

Unwind after work, catch up with friends or view the live action from the AO26 on the big screen.

Le Club Lacoste
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Le Club Lacoste

Melbourne's favourite floating restaurant and bar is putting a floating tennis court on the Yarra.

Loving: Photographs of Men in Love 1850s to 1950s
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Loving: Photographs of Men in Love 1850s to 1950s

A rare collection of vintage images depicting male couples between the 1850s and 1950s.

Summer Night Market
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Summer Night Market

Gather your crew for Melbourne’s favourite summer tradition – Wednesday nights from 5pm to 10pm.

Treasures of the Viking Age: Curator Tours

Treasures of the Viking Age: Curator Tours

Pop-up talks across the closing weekend of Treasures of the Viking Age: The Galloway Hoard.

Cats the Musical
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Cats the Musical

Be thrilled by the 40th anniversary of Andrew Lloyd Webber's record-breaking musical, Cats.

Australian Open
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Australian Open

The summer stage for epic tennis, music, entertainment and unforgettable fan moments.

Maho Magic Bar
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Maho Magic Bar

A dazzling Tokyo night of mischief, magic and cocktails with Japan's sleight-of-hand superstars.

Only In The City

Only in this City of Ours
Queen Victoria Market

Queen Victoria Market

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

9 laneways only real Melburnians know

9 laneways only real Melburnians know

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

Melbourne’s most Instagrammable experiences

Melbourne’s most Instagrammable experiences

You won't need filters at the city's most photogenic spots.

Darkfield
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Darkfield

Be immersed in an audio experience inside a shipping container as Darkfield returns for the summer.

Midsumma Festival
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Midsumma Festival

Australia's premier queer arts and cultural organisation returns.

Hot Air Balloon Dining Experience
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Hot Air Balloon Dining Experience

Gather with friends and family at The Wharf Hotel's hot air balloon dining pods.

DIVA
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DIVA

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

School holidays
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School holidays

Entertain the whole family over the school holidays with these kid-friendly events and activities.

The Whale
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The Whale

Dive into an extraordinary underwater world with this larger-than-life puppet experience.

Storytime Ballet: The Nutcracker

Storytime Ballet: The Nutcracker

An interactive ballet experience for children, from The Australian Ballet.

Bluey Live Interactive Experience
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Bluey Live Interactive Experience

See Bluey and her little sister Bingo live on stage at Melbourne Zoo.

Sidney Myer Free Concert: Symphonic Celebration

Sidney Myer Free Concert: Symphonic Celebration

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra celebrates 120 years and counting at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl.

PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival

PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival

Australia’s largest major fashion event celebrates 30 years of local fashion with a huge programme.

Antipodes Festival

Antipodes Festival

Street food, live performances, market stalls and cultural experiences for everyone.

Moomba

Moomba

An annual free festival held along the banks of the Yarra River.

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What's on this weekend in Melbourne

What's on this weekend in Melbourne

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

What's on this week in Melbourne

What's on this week in Melbourne

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

Major events

Major events

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

Melbourne for free

Melbourne for free

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