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How to spend 24 hours in Melbourne
From secret street art to seasonal events, you’ll find something for everyone.
Melbourne's best vintage shopping, thrift stores and op shops
Kick it old-school and browse these boutiques for one-of-a-kind treasures and thrifty bargains.
Big Games Night Out
Fed Square transforms into a realm of games-themed fantasy for a massive free celebration.
Indian Community Day
Come along and be part of a day filled with art, dance, food, music and other free activities.
Rekospective: The Art of Reko Rennie
Reko Rennie's largest presentation of work to date and his first-ever retrospective exhibition.
Melbourne International Games Week
The region's largest celebration of digital games, with family crowd favourite Big Games Night Out!
Melbourne Marathon Festival
The Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival returns to Australia’s sporting capital.
The Finders Keepers Design Market
Australia’s most-loved design market returns to Melbourne this October.
Only In The City
Melbourne's best old-school diners
Craving a slice of nostalgia? Kick it oldschool at these classic diners and retro eateries.
The best new hotels in Melbourne
You don't need to be from out-of-town to enjoy these luxury city escapes.
RMIT 100 Years Film Festival
RMIT is running the 100 Years Film Festival to help celebrate the centenary of The Capitol.
Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
The inspiring life story of the Queen of Rock, who didn’t just break the rules – she rewrote them.
Greening the Screen
Explore plants and play with Weird Flex Studio and Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.
Melbourne Boat Show
Hit the Docklands waterfront for four fun-filled days and discover your boating lifestyle.
Children's Week at Melbourne Museum
Melbourne Museum celebrates Children’s Week with a jam-packed program for little learners.
Victorian Festival of Diwali
Showcasing India’s culture through music, dance, craft, food and a bazaar.
Asia Oasis Street Food Festival by the Yarra
Discover the ultimate hotspot for authentic Asian street food that you can't find in restaurants.
Yayoi Kusama
From polka dots to pumpkins, Yayoi Kusama comes to NGV with a world-premiere blockbuster exhibition.
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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
Discover things to do in Melbourne this week, from free events to exhibitions.
Major events
From the Australian Open to the Melbourne Cup, major events take centre stage throughout the year.
Melbourne for free
Discover free things to do in Melbourne, including galleries, museums, events and festivals.