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Melbourne's best blockbuster events

The best major events on in Melbourne this year.

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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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Verbena Rooftop: Latin Winter Festival

Celebrate Latin America with music, dance, food and community.

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Younghusband Market

With great music, curated stalls, hands-on workshops and delicious food, a vibrant scene awaits.

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Poetry Goes No Further Than Language

Explore a moment in mid-1980s China when a group of artists began to question values about art.

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Winter Night Market

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

What's on this week

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The Little Food Market

Taste your way through Australia’s ultimate culinary playground.

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Zine Jam Workshop

Come work on a zine game you’ve got or get help making a new one.

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Hartbeats Live Jazz

Settle in for live jazz, deep grooves and an afternoon that slowly drifts into night.

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Pretty Woman: The Musical

A dazzling stage adaptation of one of the most beloved romantic comedies of all time.

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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Heartbreak Hotel

The sold-out RISING hit Heartbreak Hotel returns to steal your heart again.

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Taste the Top Wineries

This is your chance to taste the top wineries of Australia in 2026, as judged by The Real Review.

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Exhibition Stories and Behind-the-Scenes Tour

What treasures lie underneath the State Library Victoria's Dome?

Family and kids

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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.

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Le Petit Wonders of the Sea: Kids High Tea

An enchanting under-the-sea themed High Tea designed especially for small explorers.

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Songbirds

Come along to narrm ngarrgu Library on Wednesdays for Songbirds.

Coming soon

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Open House Melbourne Weekend

Open House Melbourne Weekend connects you with good design – explore buildings, places and spaces.

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Melbourne International Film Festival

Experience eye-opening cinema at the Melbourne International Film Festival.

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Now or Never

Twelve days of art, ideas, music and technology await - a festival of new dimensions.

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Melbourne International Jazz Festival

A city-wide celebration of jazz, improvisation and boundary-pushing contemporary music.

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.