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What's free and what's open on the King's Birthday long weekend

Free events, winter markets, family-friendly activities and more.

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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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Mabo Day Celebration Concert

Enjoy a free concert of live music, spoken word, and a sing-a-long to celebrate Mabo Day.

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EMERGENCE[Y]

An exhibition exploring how adaptation in a world of flux unfolds in every layer of life.

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RISING: God Save The Queens

A free, all-ages block party amplifying Pasifika culture heads to Fed Square as part of RISING.

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Taste of Portugal

A day celebrating Portuguese-speaking culture with free entertainment, food and merch for sale.

What's on this week

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Winter Night Market

The Winter Night Market returns to the iconic Queen Victoria Market sheds.

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Discoteca Italiana

A one-night only extravaganza where you can immerse yourself in the energy and romance of Italy.

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RISING: Day Tripper

The festival-within-a-festival returns.

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Fern’s Hidden Winter Garden

Enjoy a unique winter dining experience in a private botanical conservatory with sharing menus.

Only In The City

Winter Only in the City - Checkout the cold list

What's on this month

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NGV Friday Nights: Cartier

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

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AFL Round 13: Collingwood v Melbourne

The Big Freeze game between Collingwood and Melbourne is celebrating its 12th anniversary.

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Solar Tours

Come and experience the wonders of the Sun at the historic Melbourne Observatory.

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RISING: The Land of 1000 Dances

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

Family and kids

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Reconciliation Week Stompers

Go 'all in' at this Reconciliation Week Stompers at Kathleen Syme Library.

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The Black Lullaby Experience

Slow down and experience a unique, evolving language of African and Caribbean song and belonging.

A dark interior space, with smoky purple rounds of light, silhouettes of people's arms pushing into these open spaces.
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Imaginator

An immersive experience that celebrates imagination, technology and play.

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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.

Large lettering saying FIRELIGHT above a stage at the Firelight Festival with two large flames shooting into the air at either end.
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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.

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.