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Melbourne's essential night-time events

Melbourne's essential night-time events

From hidden laneway markets to epic pop-ups, Melbourne gets lit once the lights go out.

Rare shops you can only find in Melbourne

Rare shops you can only find in Melbourne

Melbourne is full of incredible shopping, here's where to find the only in the city experiences

What’s new in Melbourne’s laneways

What’s new in Melbourne’s laneways

Take a peek down unfamiliar roads as we highlight the best hidden attractions in the city.

Firelight Festival

Firelight Festival

Epic free winter festival with fire performers, light installations, live music and foodie feasts.

St Paul's Cathedral Winterfest Indoor Market

St Paul's Cathedral Winterfest Indoor Market

A vibrant indoor event supporting Melbourne’s homeless community.

The Lygon Street Market

The Lygon Street Market

Monthly makers market in the heart of Carlton.

Plans For The Planet: Olaf Breuning For Kids
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Plans For The Planet: Olaf Breuning For Kids

Created by artist Olaf Breuning this exhibition invites kids to explore the natural environment.

Double Vision

Double Vision

Visit ACMI for an audiovisual experience like no other.

Hadestown
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Hadestown

Two legendary love stories, one unforgettable journey.

NAIDOC Week Family Day

NAIDOC Week Family Day

Celebrate NAIDOC Week at Melbourne Museum's Family Day.

NGV Friday Nights: French Impressionism
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NGV Friday Nights: French Impressionism

Enjoy an after-hours exploration of French Impressionism at NGV International.

Only In The City

Melbourne's best cafes that open late

Melbourne's best cafes that open late

These Melbourne cafes are open late for evening coffee runs.

Melbourne's best basement bars

Melbourne's best basement bars

Venture beneath Melbourne’s streets to these hidden bars and subterranean speakeasies.

The best brunch spots in Melbourne

The best brunch spots in Melbourne

Find bottomless brunch, Japanese breakfast sets, Sunday brunch spots and more.

The Finders Keepers Design Market

The Finders Keepers Design Market

This much-loved design market returns in July, bringing Australia's best makers together.

Run Melbourne

Run Melbourne

Join Melbourne’s largest winter running event in 2025 with over 25,000 runners.

Open House Melbourne Weekend

Open House Melbourne Weekend

The Open House Melbourne Weekend invites you to explore Melbourne's great examples of good design.

Nocturnal: Museum After Dark
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Nocturnal: Museum After Dark

Step into a world of wonder at an after-hours Melbourne Museum experience just for adults.

School holidays

School holidays

Entertain the whole family over the school holidays with these kid-friendly events and activities.

Cats & Dogs
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Cats & Dogs

From cattle dogs to lap dogs, divine felines to cat superstitions, explore more than 250 works.

Playbound Festival

Playbound Festival

Melbourne City's winter school holidays festival for kids and their families

Mid-Winter Medieval Medicines at Fitzroy Gardens

Mid-Winter Medieval Medicines at Fitzroy Gardens

Join a fun and educational kids’ activity exploring Cooks' Cottage and beautiful Fitzroy Gardens.

Bastille Day French Festival

Bastille Day French Festival

Rendezvous at the Bastille Day French Festival and join in the joie de vivre! 

The Artistry

The Artistry

Get ready for a weekend filled with food, art, music and culture.

Melbourne International Film Festival

Melbourne International Film Festival

Melbourne International Film Festival lights up Melbourne this winter with over 250 titles.

Now or Never

Now or Never

Arts, ideas, sound, technology; a festival of new dimensions for Melbourne/Narrm.

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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.

Melbourne for free

Melbourne for free

Discover free things to do in Melbourne, including galleries, museums, events and festivals.