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What's free and what's open on the June long weekend

What's free and what's open on the June long weekend

Free events, winter markets, family-friendly activities and more.

The ultimate guide to RISING

The ultimate guide to RISING

Everything you need to do at RISING this year.

What's free in Melbourne this month

What's free in Melbourne this month

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

Comedy at Spleen: Mondays
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Comedy at Spleen: Mondays

Come along to the city's longest-running comedy night.

Multitudes
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Multitudes

Reimagined deep-sea creatures have taken up residence in the Atrium at Fed Square for RISING.

History and Donuts Walking Tour
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History and Donuts Walking Tour

Discover the sweeter side of Melbourne on this walking tour.

Goddess: Power, Glamour, Rebellion
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Goddess: Power, Glamour, Rebellion

An exhibition of on and off screen trailblazers, nonconformists, rebels, agitators and instigators.

Taste of Portugal

Taste of Portugal

Showcasing food and entertainment from Portuguese-speaking countries.

Euphoria
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Euphoria

Two thousand years of greed reimagined as an opulent cinematic experience.

The Rink at RISING
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The Rink at RISING

Strap in and get orbital with riverside ice-skating under a galactic big top.

NGV Friday Nights

NGV Friday Nights

NGV Friday Nights returns with a kaleidoscope of colour this winter.

Rembrandt: True to Life
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Rembrandt: True to Life

This exhibition follows the work of the seventeenth-century Dutch master.

Shadow Spirit
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Shadow Spirit

An exhibition of First Peoples’ spirits, time travel and memory within Flinders Street Station.

Hide the Dog

Hide the Dog

Friends must outwit Māori gods, palawa spirits and hunters to save the world’s last Tasmanian Tiger.

Lightscape

Lightscape

The extraordinary after-dark experience returns to Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.

FIFA Women's World Cup Fan Festival

FIFA Women's World Cup Fan Festival

Enjoy all the matches on the big screen, interactive experiences, plus food and drinks.

Melbourne International Film Festival

Melbourne International Film Festival

The Melbourne International Film Festival returns for another mid-winter celebration of cinema.

Cirque du Soleil: Crystal

Cirque du Soleil: Crystal

Witness Cirque du Soleil's first ever acrobatic performance on ice.

Now or Never

Now or Never

A new 17-day festival transforming the city with large-scale, immersive experiences.

Melbourne’s most unmissable moments

There’s more to explore, only in the city.

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The Rink at RISING
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The Rink at RISING

Strap in and get orbital with riverside ice-skating under a galactic big top.

Winter Night Market
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Winter Night Market

The Winter Night Market is back at Queen Victoria Market.

Lightscape

Lightscape

The extraordinary after-dark experience returns to Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.

Night Trade
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Night Trade

Reality bends in St Paul’s Cathedral’s car park of curated chaos and everyone’s invited.

SPARK by Daan Roosegaarde
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SPARK by Daan Roosegaarde

Thousands of luminous, biodegradable lights catch the wind and dance above heads in the night sky.

Winter Night Market
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Winter Night Market

The Winter Night Market is back at Queen Victoria Market.

Anthem by Wu Tsang
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Anthem by Wu Tsang

Immerse yourself in a cathedral-sized portrait of sonic connection.

Up Down and All Around: Daniel Emma for Kids
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Up Down and All Around: Daniel Emma for Kids

Up, Down and All Around invites budding designers to look at design in the world around them.

Imaginator
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Imaginator

An immersive experience that celebrates imagination, technology and play.

Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature
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Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature

Wonder at creatures from the Wizarding World alongside animals from London’s Natural History Museum.

Melbourne Magic Show

Melbourne Magic Show

Enjoy a theatrical magic experience like no other.

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What's on today

What's on today

Discover the best things to do in Melbourne today, from free events to virtual experiences.

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.

View of Melbourne from across the Yarra River

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.