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Melbourne's essential night-time events

Melbourne's essential night-time events

From hidden laneway markets to winter wonderlands, Melbourne gets lit once the lights go out.

Hidden spaces in Melbourne

Hidden spaces in Melbourne

Melbourne is crammed with hidden spaces, nooks and crannies. Here are some gems you may have missed.

What's on today

What's on today

Discover the best things to do in Melbourne today, from free events to epic festivals and shows.

Mid-Autumn Moon Festival

Mid-Autumn Moon Festival

Join for a celebration of harvest and thanksgiving at the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival.

Play Capitol Arcade
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Play Capitol Arcade

Discover a hidden street arcade to follow a trail of arcade games embedded in shops and cafés.

Oktoberfest at Hofbräuhaus
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Oktoberfest at Hofbräuhaus

Experience Melbourne's oldest Oktoberfest celebration in the heart of Chinatown at Hofbrauhaus.

Dark Matters
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Dark Matters

An exploration of the fundamental essence of life and the universe.

Melbourne Royal Show

Melbourne Royal Show

Get up close to animals, enjoy tantalising tastes, see world-class entertainment and much more.

Reset
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Reset

A festival for everyday changemakers comes to Fed Square this spring.

Italian Film Festival at Cinema Nova

Italian Film Festival at Cinema Nova

Jet off on an adventurous cinematic escape to la bella Italia.

Chinese Traditional Cultural Festival

Chinese Traditional Cultural Festival

See dance and music performances on the stage of Federation Square.

Goddess Nights
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Goddess Nights

Celebrate and experience the collective power of Goddess after dark.

THE LUME Melbourne
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THE LUME Melbourne

Immerse yourself in Connection – breathtaking stories through First Nations art and music.

Europa Night Market

Europa Night Market

Bringing your favourite European street eats to Queen Vic Market.

NGV Friday Nights
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NGV Friday Nights

NGV Friday Nights returns with a kaleidoscope of colour this winter.

The Friends Experience
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The Friends Experience

Recreate your favourite scenes and celebrate iconic moments at the interactive Friends Experience.

RELICS: A New World Rises
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RELICS: A New World Rises

A unique new exhibition where real-world artefacts meet the ingenious world of LEGO!

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.

Fitzroy Gardens Spring Super Sleuth
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Fitzroy Gardens Spring Super Sleuth

Take the detective challenge and help Kylie Kangaroo find her lunch.

Melbourne Fringe Festival

Melbourne Fringe Festival

Melbourne Fringe Festival is Victoria's largest independent arts festival.

Mamma Mia! The Musical

Mamma Mia! The Musical

The smash hit phenomenon returns for an ultimate night of music, love, laughter and friendship.

BBC Earth Experience

BBC Earth Experience

Travel the natural world in one epic audio visual experience narrated by Sir David Attenborough.

Grease the Musical

Grease the Musical

Grease returns to the Australian stage in a new, multi-million dollar live production.

Only In The City

Melbourne’s most unmissable moments

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

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The best new bars in Melbourne

The best new bars in Melbourne

Find the best new spots for nitro cocktails, natural wines and cheeseboards.

The best special occasion restaurants in Melbourne

The best special occasion restaurants in Melbourne

Elevate your evening at these cult-status eateries, degustations and luxe fine-dining spots. 

Her Melbourne

Her Melbourne

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

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What's on this weekend in Melbourne

What's on this weekend in Melbourne

Discover things to do in Melbourne this weekend, from free events to exhibitions.

What's on this week in Melbourne

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.

What's on in September
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What's on in September

Things to do in Melbourne in September, from free events to exhibitions and places to visit.