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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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Melbourne's essential night-time events

From hidden laneway markets to epic pop-ups, Melbourne gets lit once the lights go out.

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What's on today

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

Melbourne for free

A large and colourful Indonesian festival costume display of a tiger with a lion's mane, peacock feathers and pink and yellow fringing.

Satay and Reog Festival

A celebration of culture and fun for all.

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The Long Walk: Naarm

A First Nations event with entertainment, cultural activities and the iconic Long Walk to the G.

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Melbourne Taiwan Film Festival

Gathering through film, story, and light.

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Rebel Heart: Love Letters and Other Declarations

A stirring exhibition exploring romantic love through the State Library's extraordinary archive.

What's on this week

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The Big Design Market: Almost Winter

Enjoy a showcase of over 250 independent Australian designers, with delicious food and wine.

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Melbourne Design Week

Discover 400+ events across the city, including exhibitions, talks, tours and more.

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RISING: The Vinyl Factory – Reverb

ACMI and RISING present The Vinyl Factory: Reverb, a major exhibition of vinyl culture and music.

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Banff Mountain Film Festival

Delivering a thrilling three-hour showcase of the year's most captivating mountain films.

Only In The City

Winter Only in the City - Checkout the cold list

What's on this month

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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

An outdoor alpine village pop-up event at Fed Square at night, featuring private wooden chalets, string lights, and a red carpet.
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Fondue Chalet

Melbourne’s much-loved winter dining experience returns to Fed Square.

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High Cheese

A refined three-tiered journey, reimagined through cheese.

Family and kids

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Imaginator

An immersive experience that celebrates imagination, technology and play.

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Tingle Tangle

An interactive, movement workshop for toddlers and grown-ups.

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Dinos at the Zoo

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

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Melbourne Magic Show

Enjoy a theatrical magic experience like no other.

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.

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.