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The best free festivals in Melbourne

The best free festivals in Melbourne

The best free festivals you need to visit in Melbourne this year

Rare gardens in Melbourne

Rare gardens in Melbourne

Discover hard-to-find plants, secret oases, historic sculptures and more.

What's on today

What's on today

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

Open Air at the Square
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Open Air at the Square

Free live music and outdoor cinema, all throughout February at Fed Square.

Antipodes Festival

Antipodes Festival

Melbourne's great Greek street party returns to Lonsdale Street.

Holi Festival Melbourne

Holi Festival Melbourne

Immerse yourself in Indian culture, music, dance, food and drinks at the Festival of Colours.

The Lygon Street Market

The Lygon Street Market

The Lygon Street Market is a monthly open-air market held on the first Sunday of each month.

Hear My Eyes – Terminator 2: Judgment Day
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Hear My Eyes – Terminator 2: Judgment Day

A once-in-a-generation movie that redefined sci-fi action and pushed CGI into a new era.

Ed Sheeran Lookalike Contest

Ed Sheeran Lookalike Contest

The District Docklands is in their Ed era and want to find his best doppelgänger in Melbourne.

Beach Party
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Beach Party

Section 8 is bringing back its iconic beach party with live music, DJs, beach games and cocktails.

Australian Women's Ice Hockey League Finals

Australian Women's Ice Hockey League Finals

See the nation’s best women ice hockey players vie for national title.

Only In The City

Only in this City of Ours
Queen Victoria Market

Queen Victoria Market

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

Things you can only eat in the city

Things you can only eat in the city

Where to find the city's most iconic dishes.

9 laneways only real Melburnians know

9 laneways only real Melburnians know

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

Cluedo The Play
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Cluedo The Play

The ultimate whodunnit that will leave you dying of laughter and keep you guessing till the end.

Westwood | Kawakubo
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Westwood | Kawakubo

NGV’s summer exhibition pairs two icons of the fashion world, Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo.

DIVA
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DIVA

From opera stars to pop icons, celebrate the power and creativity of the diva.

Melbourne Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight
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Melbourne Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight

Float over Melbourne's iconic landmarks in a sunrise hot air balloon flight.

Melbourne Vixens Fan Day

Melbourne Vixens Fan Day

A family-friendly day celebrating netball, community and all things Vixens.

Grand Prix Fan Zone Experience
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Grand Prix Fan Zone Experience

The Grand Prix fan zone experience at Southbank offers fun for the whole family.

Tiny Tours: Ant to Apple
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Tiny Tours: Ant to Apple

See how ants, bees and other insects help grow our food and keep ecosystems healthy.

Distraction
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Distraction

An exhibition that plugs into the torrent of content and places we go when craving distraction.

Moomba

Moomba

An annual free festival held along the banks of the Yarra River.

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival

A 10-day feast bringing the best-of-the-best from Australia and the world, direct to your lips.

Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show

Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show

Australia’s top horticultural event, showcasing creativity, sustainability, and design.

Melbourne International Comedy Festival

Melbourne International Comedy Festival

The festival that takes over the city celebrates 40 years of funny - come have a laugh.

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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.