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Win a $1900 Melbourne staycation

Win a $1900 Melbourne staycation

Score a luxe hotel stay, footy tickets a night at the theatre and more, only in the city.

Only in the City

Only in the City

This city hums with energy - with hidden laneway cafes, rooftop bars, art and culture at every turn.

RISING
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RISING

Get ready for 12 days of new art, music, and performance in Naarm/Melbourne.

RISING: intangible #form
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RISING: intangible #form

Lasers bounce off The Capitol’s ceiling, turning the auditorium into a kinetic light sculpture.

Patricia Piccinini: With Open Arms
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Patricia Piccinini: With Open Arms

A new exhibition of arresting figures from artist Patricia Piccinini.

Younghusband Rose Street Market
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Younghusband Rose Street Market

Popping up monthly in Kensington with 60+ curated artisan stalls.

Plans For The Planet: Olaf Breuning For Kids
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Plans For The Planet: Olaf Breuning For Kids

Created by artist Olaf Breuning this exhibition invites kids to explore the natural environment.

Winter Night Market
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Winter Night Market

The Winter Night Market returns to the iconic Queen Victoria Market sheds.

RISING: Swingers — The Art of Mini Golf
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RISING: Swingers — The Art of Mini Golf

The art of mini-golf, for anyone who swings outside the lines.

French Impressionism
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French Impressionism

The Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition from the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

Nocturnal: Museum After Dark
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Nocturnal: Museum After Dark

Step into a world of wonder at an after-hours Melbourne Museum experience just for adults.

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Melbourne's best cafes that open late

Melbourne's best cafes that open late

These Melbourne cafes are open late for evening coffee runs.

Melbourne's best basement bars

Melbourne's best basement bars

Venture beneath Melbourne’s streets to these hidden bars and subterranean speakeasies.

The best brunch spots in Melbourne

The best brunch spots in Melbourne

Find bottomless brunch, Japanese breakfast sets, Sunday brunch spots and more.

Focus on Miranda July
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Focus on Miranda July

From DIY beginnings to Cannes Film Fest winnings, celebrate the unmistakable voice of Miranda July.

African Festival Melbourne

African Festival Melbourne

A vibrant celebration of culture, cuisine and community.

Lightscape

Lightscape

New sights. New sounds. A whole new journey.

Kimono
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Kimono

This exhibition displays examples of kimonos from Japanese history.

Star Wars Galactic Cafe

Star Wars Galactic Cafe

Immerse yourself in Australia’s first Star Wars Galactic Cafe, only at Melbourne Museum.

Make Do Up and Down
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Make Do Up and Down

Up and down and round and round, come get messy as you make and do.

Solar Tours

Solar Tours

Come and experience the wonders of the Sun at the historic Melbourne Observatory.

Mr Wolf Game
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Mr Wolf Game

An immersive 'play in real life game' for kids aged five to ten.

Firelight Festival

Firelight Festival

Epic free winter festival with fire performers, light installations, live music and foodie feasts.

The Finders Keepers Design Market

The Finders Keepers Design Market

This much-loved design market returns in July, bringing Australia's best makers together.

Run Melbourne

Run Melbourne

Join Melbourne’s largest winter running event in 2025 with over 25,000 runners.

Open House Melbourne Weekend

Open House Melbourne Weekend

The Open House Melbourne Weekend invites you to explore Melbourne's great examples of good design.

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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.