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What's free in Melbourne this month

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

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Melbourne’s best pools

Pack your togs and cool off at these urban oases.

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Moonlight Cinema Melbourne

Don't miss out on cult classics, blockbusters and family favourites under the stars.

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Midsumma Festival

The festival returns with 200+ events showcasing queer culture and spectacular performances.

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tick, tick...BOOM!

Australian premiere of the pop rock off-Broadway musical tick, tick...BOOM!

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Summer Night Market

Come along on Wednesday nights for shopping, eating, drinking, live music and sunset vibes.

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NGV Friday Nights: Alexander McQueen

Friday nights inspired by '90s London and the exhibition, Alexander McQueen: Mind, Mythos, Muse.

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Candlelight Concert Series with Fever

A program of unforgettable candlelit concerts under the stars.

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Malthouse Outdoor Stage

Experience the best of live outdoor entertainment at Malthouse Outdoor Stage.

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Live at the Bowl

Enjoy a festival of music, dance, community-led and family-friendly events for everyone.

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Punting on the Lake

Glide between the bays and islands of Ornamental Lake on a guided boat cruise.

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Melbourne’s most unmissable moments

Melbourne’s most unmissable moments are yours to explore.

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Melbourne’s most romantic date-night restaurants

Find the best restaurants to book for Valentine's Day, anniversaries or just because.

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Her Melbourne

A four-storey mega venue celebrating modern food, drinks, music and art.

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The best wine bars in Melbourne

Find luxurious cheese plates, hidden cocktail bars and cosy date-night spots.

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Opera Australia: Opera For All

Hear opera’s most famous music, live under a summer sky at BMW Opera For All.

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Come and Try Quidditch

Come to Fawkner Park and try out Quadball on a Sunday morning.

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MSO Free Concert: A Tchaikovsky Spectacular

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra performs a free concert of Tchaikovsky.

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Lunar New Year: Zodiac Spectacular at Crown Melbourne

See Crown's displays, roving entertainment, calligraphers and Atrium shows.

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Saboteurs

Step into an an immersive, interactive space-themed game.

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Summer of Play

Celebrate sunny days and balmy nights at Melbourne Museum.

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Julian Opie: Studio for Kids

An interactive exhibition designed for children and families.

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The best free and cheap family activities

Find family-friendly fun and free events in Melbourne.

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MSO Free Concert: Mosaics – Contemporary Sounds of Melbourne

A free musical concert that celebrates the breadth and diversity of Melbourne.

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MSO Free Concert: Carmina Burana

Enjoy a free concert with the MSO and guests performing Prokofiev and Orff.

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& Juliet

The award-winning musical of the greatest love story ever remixed opens in Melbourne in February.

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Moomba

An annual free festival held along the banks of the Yarra River.

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What's on today

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

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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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