What's open in Melbourne on ANZAC Day
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
Join the Dawn Service to honour and reflect on the sacrifices of our servicemen and women.
ANZAC Day March
Watch Melbourne's ANZAC Day March honouring veterans, their descendants, and those who serve today.
Int. Spaceship – Night
An immersive, text-based role-playing game experience inspired by cinema and ACMI's exhibitions.
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
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
Experience the heart of Paris, right here in Melbourne.
Melbourne's Night Bites: Evening Food Tour
Taste the best of Melbourne on a progressive dinner showcasing restaurants, bars and bites.
Martin Grant
A major exhibition of work by Australian-born Paris-based fashion designer Martin Grant.
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.
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