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The ultimate guide to Melbourne's best markets

Explore Melbourne's iconic markets.

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The best spring walks in Melbourne

See flowers in full bloom on these stunning city walks.

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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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Italian Festa and Expo

Celebrating all thing Italian at the Royal Exhibition Building and Museum Plaza.

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Melbourne Donut Festival

Enjoy a delectable array of sweet treats, playful entertainment and plenty of sugary delights.

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Rebel Heart: Love Letters and Other Declarations

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

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Kensington Market

An eclectic mix of homewares, culinary treats, ceramics, sustainable goods and visual art.

What's on this week

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Melbourne International Jazz Festival

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

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Dog Lovers Festival

This festival in an unforgettable celebration of our canine friends and a doggy shopping paradise!

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Victorian Figure Skating Championships

See Victoria's top figure skaters compete for their state title.

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A Groovy Book Swap

The Literary Lounge hosts their very first book swap at Section 8.

Only In The City

Only in the City
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Things you can only see in the city

Uncover secret rooms, historic architecture and iconic landmarks found only in the city.

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Things you can only do in the city

There's only one place to find these rare Melbourne experiences and secret spots.

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Things you can only eat in the city

Where to find the city's most iconic dishes.

What's on this month

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Melbourne Fashion Week

M/FW takes over the city from 19–25 October.

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Melbourne Fringe Festival

Melbourne Fringe Festival returns with 500+ exciting, boundary-pushing arts events.

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Aboriginal Heritage Walk

Wominjeka: journey into Melbourne Gardens with an Aboriginal guide.

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Briefs: The Works

Circus with attitude. Drag with muscle. Burlesque with bite.

Family and kids

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Soul

A one-of-a-kind animated film featuring an Oscar-winning jazz soundtrack by Jon Batiste.

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Tiny Tours: Big Adventures for Little Explorers

Light the spark of curiosity and explore Melbourne Museum like never before.

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Exhibition: Obang 오방

Step into a Korean grandmother's home while she is away visiting her grandchildren overseas.

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Stompers

Bring your child to Library at The Dock on Tuesdays for a lifelong love of books.

Coming soon

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Guide to Diwali in Melbourne

Find where to celebrate Diwali in Melbourne at these blockbuster festivals and events.

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Colours of Asia: Garden of Wonders

Come and discover where cultures bloom, stories come alive, and wonders await.

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Polish Festival

Experience the colour, flavours and spirit of Poland.

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NGV Triennial

NGV Triennial unfolds across all floors of NGV International, showcasing over 80 works.

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.