What's free and what's open on the January public holiday

6 – 26 Jan

Australian Open

An epic fusion of music, entertainment, brand new fan experiences plus blockbuster tennis.

26 Dec – 30 Apr

Van Gogh

Van Gogh returns to THE LUME for a limited summer season.

Until 21 Apr

Yayoi Kusama

From polka dots to pumpkins, Yayoi Kusama comes to NGV with a world-premiere blockbuster exhibition.

Until 31 Mar

The Fans Strike Back: The Exhibition

A spectacular showcase of Star Wars memorabilia.

15 – 16 Feb

The Future and Beyond

Experience a weekend of imagined futures and new tomorrows at ACMI.

Until 26 Jan

Sister Act

Don’t miss the Broadway and UK smash hit musical, direct from London’s West End.

Until 10 Mar

Antopia

Shrink down to enter the fascinating world of ants in a new interactive digital exhibition.

Until 31 May

Punting on the Lake

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

Melbourne's best blockbuster events

The best major events on in Melbourne this year.

Melbourne's essential night-time events

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

Melbourne's best outdoor events

Take the good times out into the fresh air with alfresco dining, summer events and epic pop-ups.

The best things to do under $20 in Melbourne

The best cocktail deals, cheap eats and low-cost activities in Melbourne.