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What's free in Melbourne this month

What's free in Melbourne this month

Everything to see, do and enjoy in Melbourne for free this month.

The Rink at RISING
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The Rink at RISING

Strap in and get orbital with riverside ice-skating under a galactic big top.

Donut Festival
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Donut Festival

Indulge in a weekend of sugary goodness at the Queen Vic Market.

What's on today

Jacky
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Jacky

A sharp-witted play from a fresh Aboriginal voice on the cost of balancing family, work and culture.

Comedy Untamed
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Comedy Untamed

A two-hour show featuring stand-up, improvisation, line games and audience interaction.

Ásgeir

Ásgeir

A musical experience for the heart from one of Iceland’s greatest contemporary exports.

National Reconciliation Week at Melbourne Quarter
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National Reconciliation Week at Melbourne Quarter

Enjoy events, installations, a market and live music marking National Reconciliation Week.

What's on this week

Euphoria
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Euphoria

Two thousand years of greed reimagined as an opulent cinematic experience.

Mabo Day Concert

Mabo Day Concert

Join a celebration of Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture.

The Raclette Igloo Experience
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The Raclette Igloo Experience

Melt into a winter wonderland of French cheese and wine in your own private igloo.

Goddess: Power, Glamour, Rebellion
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Goddess: Power, Glamour, Rebellion

An exhibition of on and off screen trailblazers, nonconformists, rebels, agitators and instigators.

What's on this month

Shadow Spirit
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Shadow Spirit

An exhibition of First Peoples’ spirits, time travel and memory within Flinders Street Station.

Hide the Dog
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Hide the Dog

Friends must outwit Māori gods, palawa spirits and hunters to save the world’s last Tasmanian Tiger.

Lightscape
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Lightscape

The extraordinary after-dark experience returns to Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.

The Rocky Horror Show
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The Rocky Horror Show

One of the world's favourite musicals is coming to Melbourne this May.

Coming soon

FIFA Women's World Cup Fan Festival
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FIFA Women's World Cup Fan Festival

Enjoy all the matches on the big screen, interactive experiences, plus food and drinks.

Melbourne International Film Festival
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Melbourne International Film Festival

The Melbourne International Film Festival returns for another mid-winter celebration of cinema.

Cirque du Soleil: Crystal
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Cirque du Soleil: Crystal

Witness Cirque du Soleil's first ever acrobatic performance on ice.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical
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Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Moulin Rouge! The Musical returns to Melbourne this August!

Melbourne’s most unmissable moments

There’s more to explore, only in the city.

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The Rink at RISING
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The Rink at RISING

Strap in and get orbital with riverside ice-skating under a galactic big top.

Winter Night Market
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Winter Night Market

The Winter Night Market is back at Queen Victoria Market.

Lightscape
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Lightscape

The extraordinary after-dark experience returns to Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.

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Melbourne for free

Throwback Lounge
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Throwback Lounge

Pop-up serving up childhood memories and '90s bowls of cereal for one week only.

Hyper Vista by George Rose
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Hyper Vista by George Rose

Experience vibrant colours in George Rose's immersive art exhibition.

Melbourne Now
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Melbourne Now

Explore the talents of over 200 Victorian-based creative practioners in Melbourne Now 2023.

C=O=D=A: Cerith Wyn Evans
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C=O=D=A: Cerith Wyn Evans

Cerith Wyn Evans’ installation returns to NGV, suspending neon light in Federation Court.

Family and kids

Up Down and All Around: Daniel Emma for Kids
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Up Down and All Around: Daniel Emma for Kids

Up, Down and All Around invites budding designers to look at design in the world around them.

Throwback Lounge
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Throwback Lounge

Pop-up serving up childhood memories and '90s bowls of cereal for one week only.

Imaginator
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Imaginator

An immersive experience that celebrates imagination, technology and play.

Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature
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Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature

Wonder at creatures from the Wizarding World alongside animals from London’s Natural History Museum.

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What's on today

What's on today

Discover the best things to do in Melbourne today, from free events to virtual experiences.

What's on this weekend in Melbourne

What's on this weekend in Melbourne

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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.