Can't decide what to do on the public holiday? Come back next year to take a look at what's free, what's on and what's open. Check individual events and venues for exact opening hours.

When is ANZAC Day in 2025?

The public holiday falls on Friday 25 April this year.

Free things to do

ANZAC Day Dawn Service

ANZAC Day Dawn Service

Join the Dawn Service to honour and reflect on the sacrifices of our servicemen and women.

ANZAC Day March

ANZAC Day March

Watch Melbourne's ANZAC Day March honouring veterans, their descendants, and those who serve today.

Int. Spaceship – Night
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Int. Spaceship – Night

An immersive, text-based role-playing game experience inspired by cinema and ACMI's exhibitions.

Making Memoir of a Snail
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Making Memoir of a Snail

Explore handmade sets, props and characters from Adam Elliot's claymation film Memoir of a Snail.

Best events on ANZAC Day

The Future and Other Fictions
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The Future and Other Fictions

Discover the people, artworks and ideas that shape tomorrow.

Cats & Dogs
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Cats & Dogs

From cattle dogs to lap dogs, divine felines to cat superstitions, explore more than 250 works.

Notre-Dame de Paris: The Augmented Exhibition
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Notre-Dame de Paris: The Augmented Exhibition

Experience the heart of Paris, right here in Melbourne.

Van Gogh
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Van Gogh

See Van Gogh reimagined with a world-first shared VR experience.

Melbourne's Night Bites: Evening Food Tour
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Melbourne's Night Bites: Evening Food Tour

Taste the best of Melbourne on a progressive dinner showcasing restaurants, bars and bites.

Joy
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Joy

Experience an emotive adventure where creativity, colour and storytelling join forces.

Jesus Christ Superstar

Jesus Christ Superstar

Experience a revived production of this iconic and unmissable musical.

Martin Grant

Martin Grant

A major exhibition of work by Australian-born Paris-based fashion designer Martin Grant.

Punting on the Lake
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Punting on the Lake

Glide between the bays and islands of Ornamental Lake on a guided boat cruise.

Private Cellar Dinner: Clarendon Hills with Antony Anderson

Private Cellar Dinner: Clarendon Hills with Antony Anderson

An epic evening of old McLaren Vale wines from Clarendon Hills matched to a three-course dinner.

Last updated on Thu 2 Jan 2025

Only In The City

Only in the City

Only in the City

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

Melbourne's essential night-time events

Melbourne's essential night-time events

From hidden laneway markets to epic pop-ups, Melbourne gets lit once the lights go out.

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.

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What's free and what's open on the King's Birthday long weekend

What's free and what's open on the King's Birthday long weekend

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

The Game Expo

The Game Expo

The Game Expo is the event that celebrates the culture and creativity of gaming.

Honk: Untitled Goose Exhibition
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Honk: Untitled Goose Exhibition

Explore the cheeky world of the iconic game with playable displays and behind-the-scenes insights.

Pulau (Island)

Pulau (Island)

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience the NGV after hours.