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How to spend 24 hours in Melbourne

From secret street art to seasonal events, you’ll find something for everyone.

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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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What's on today

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

Melbourne for free

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Open House Melbourne Weekend

Open House Melbourne Weekend connects you with good design – explore buildings, places and spaces.

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Christmas Winter Bazaar

A festive day filled with Danish 'hygge', seasonal treats, and a warm community atmosphere.

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Club Crochet

A daytime crochet party on the gallery steps – music turned up, DJs spinning, yarn everywhere.

Five stylized figures with plants and flowers instead of heads, walking against a background featuring a yellow building with large dome shapes under a blue sky.

Melbourne Conversations: Designing with Country

How can design reveal and strengthen our connections to Country?

What's on this week

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Mackenzie

A camp, dark and deranged retelling of Macbeth, set in the heights of early 2000s TV stardom.

Six female performers on a purple lit stage in costumes and striking poses, all singing into microphones they hold in their hands.
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SIX the Musical

SIX the Musical makes its royal stage return to Melbourne's Comedy Theatre.

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Comedy Fridays at Piper's Playhouse

A fresh line-up of leading Australian comedians, alongside surprise guest appearances.

Drag performers all wearing red outfits, wigs and make-up standing in a row behind Reuben Kaye who sits in a red leather armchair.

Drag Roast

Australia is about to make her-story with the one-night only Drag Roast.

Only In The City

Winter Only in the City - Checkout the cold list

What's on this month

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Lightscape

Melbourne's favourite winter tradition Lightscape returns to Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.

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Winter Night Market

The Winter Night Market returns to the iconic Queen Victoria Market sheds.

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Aboriginal Heritage Walk

Wominjeka: journey into Melbourne Gardens with an Aboriginal guide.

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NGV Friday Nights: Cartier

NGV Friday Nights shine with Cartier, featuring live music, flims, food and drinks.

Family and kids

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STEAM After School at narrm ngarrgu Library

Explore the fun of science, technology, engineering, art and maths with hands-on activities.

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Make a Memory

Create a keepsake inspired by the book, These Long-Loved Things at a free drop-in craft session.

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Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure

A free fun outdoor seek and find adventure around the Fitzroy Gardens.

Play School exhibition with signature teddy and toys.
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Play School: Come and Play

A hands-on, playful exhibition where families can discover how the beloved TV show comes to life.

Coming soon

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Melbourne International Film Festival

Experience eye-opening cinema at the Melbourne International Film Festival.

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IFFM Independence Day Celebration

Celebrate culture and community at IFFM's Independence day celebrations.

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Now or Never

Twelve days of art, ideas, music and technology await - a festival of new dimensions.

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Melbourne International Jazz Festival

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

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.