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The ultimate guide to Melbourne’s best Christmas events
Seek out Christmas movies, festive pop-ups, glittering decorations and more.
Hidden gems to visit in Carlton
Explore hidden cafes, epic attractions and under the radar restaurants.
Swinging 60s
Did the sixties really swing in Victoria? A new exhibition from the Old Treasury Building.
Summer Night Market
Gather your crew for Melbourne’s favourite summer tradition – Wednesday nights from 5pm to 10pm.
MECCA X NGV Women in Design Commission: Nipa Doshi
Designer Nipa Doshi explores beauty, plurality and diversity in her handcrafted cabinet.
Westwood | Kawakubo
NGV’s summer exhibition pairs two icons of the fashion world, Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo.
Christmas
Christmas things to do
The city’s wrapped and ready with magical moments, twinkling lights and festive fun.
Christmas eat and drink
Savour the city’s festive flavours with rooftop bars, laneways and menus made for merry moments.
Pellegrinis – A Melbourne Legacy: Post-Screening Q&A
Meet the filmmaker and explore Pellegrini's cultural influence with this post-screening Q&A.
Christmas Decorations
Christmas comes to life around the city with sparkly decorations spreading festive cheer.
Cats the Musical
Be thrilled by the 40th anniversary of Andrew Lloyd Webber's record-breaking musical, Cats.
The Great Gummy Bear Escape
Enjoy this free, large-scale festive experience designed for families and friends.
Boxing Day Test Summer Fest
The energy spills beyond the boundary as the Boxing Day Festival returns to Yarra Park.
New Year's Eve in Melbourne
From fireworks to fancy dinners and family fun, Melbourne is the perfect place to celebrate NYE.
Vida: Melbourne Latin Summer Festival
Enjoy a weekend festival of art, culture, food and entertainment celebrating Latin America.
Midsumma Carnival
Midsumma Carnival launches the 2026 festival with a full day of music, stalls and summer fun.
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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.