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The ultimate theatre guide to Melbourne

What's on in Melbourne's theatres, clubs, cabaret bars and comedy spots.

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What's free in Melbourne this month

Everything to see, do and enjoy in Melbourne for free this month.

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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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Melbourne Friends Plant Sale

Melbourne Friends are hosting an autumn plant sale at Royal Botanic Gardens.

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Hope Festival

Celebrate Latin American culture and bring hope and unity to the community.

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Boho Luxe Market: Mother's Day Edition

A Mothers Day design market full of handmade, ethically sourced products.

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Lygon Street Market

Find a perfect gift for Mother's Day.

What's on this week

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Waitress The Musical

The irresistible Broadway hit about resilience, friendship and hope.

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High Chai: Original Chai Co. x Kanika's Kitchen

Let Indian flavours, tradition, and creativity take centre stage as you sip bottomless masala chai.

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The Spooky Men's Chorale: 25 Years of Pointless Grandeur

Bringing their anarchic approach to vocal music and reflecting on what it means to be a man.

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ART The Play

A razor-sharp comedy about friendship, ego and the chaos a single opinion can cause.

Only In The City

Only in this City of Ours
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Queen Victoria Market

This beloved Melbourne landmark is the largest open air market in the southern hemisphere.

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9 laneways only real Melburnians know

Have you eaten your way through Melb's official Koreatown and found the secret piano bar?

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The ultimate guide to Curtin House

Discover the secret boutiques, restaurants and bars hidden inside this iconic vertical laneway.

What's on this month

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Don Giovanni or The Rake Punished

Melbourne Opera's timely production of Don Giovanni (The Rake Punished).

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The Book of Mormon

Australia’s biggest ever musical comedy returns this February.

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Sleep at the 'G

A sleepover at the iconic MCG to help end youth homelessness.

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RISING: The Land of 1000 Dances

Experience RISING’s very own dance academy in the historic Flinders Street Ballroom.

Family and kids

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Free Comic Book Day

Free comics and entertainment in the heart of Melbourne CBD.

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PomPom Art Market: Sweet Cottage

A cute art and stationery market featuring 100+ talented local and international artists and makers.

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Let's Party: NGV Fashion for Kids

Step into a vibrant world of colour, creativity and celebration.

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Polly Woodside Open Day

Climb aboard and roam the decks of one of Australia’s last surviving 19th-century tall ships.

Coming soon

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Melbourne Writers Festival

A four-day celebration of more than 150 visionary writers and storytellers that shape our world.

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RISING: Melbourne

A festival of new art, music and performance in the heart of Naarm/Melbourne each winter.

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Melbourne Tartan Festival

Enjoy the Melbourne Tartan Day Parade with pipers, highland dancing, poetry readings and wee dogs.

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Lightscape

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

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.