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9 things in Melbourne you can only do in winter

Find the best festivals, markets and projections coming to Melbourne this winter.

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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

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Spanish Language Fiesta: 10 Years of Culture

A vibrant Spanish cultural festival with live music, dance, food and interactive experiences.

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RISING: Festival Opening at The Square

Fed Square transforms into an open-air canvas showcasing Cannupa Hanska Luger’s Midéegaadi.

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Library Cinema at narrm ngarrgu

Each month, watch a movie on the big screen, including contemporary, classic and documentary films.

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RISING: Furby Chorus and FRIENDs

Domestic robots gather to converse through synchronistic movement for the Australian Dance Biennale.

What's on this week

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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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Good Food and Wine Show

Celebrity Chefs, Bakers Alley, Cooking Classes and Sampling

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Melbourne Ice: Australian Ice Hockey League

The Melbourne Ice are gearing up to face off against the best in the nation's premier league.

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Picnic High Tea

Enjoy a High Tea picnic against a backdrop of stunning city views.

Only In The City

Winter Only in the City - Checkout the cold list

What's on this month

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The Glass Menagerie

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

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RISING: The Land of 1000 Dances

Experience RISING’s very own dance academy in the historic Flinders Street Ballroom.

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High Cheese

A refined three-tiered journey, reimagined through cheese.

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Walsh Street Guided Tour

Explore Robin Boyd’s iconic residence at 290 Walsh Street on a guided tour.

Family and kids

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Family Art Day at ACCA

Join a free art-making program designed for families with young children.

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Reconciliation Week Storytime

Reconciliation Week Storytime at Library at The Dock for kids 3-5 years.

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Seen and Heard: Stage Three

A workshop for children and their adults to do together.

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Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City

A 4D virtual reality experience that lets you explore the Incan citadel in the Peruvian Andes.

Coming soon

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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.

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Firelight Festival

Melbourne’s epic winter festival returns to Docklands for three fiery nights.

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Now or Never

Arts, ideas, sound, technology; a festival of new dimensions for Melbourne/Narrm.

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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.