What's free and what's open on the January public holiday
When is the January public holiday in 2024?
This year, the January public holiday and long weekend falls on Friday 26 January.
More of the best long weekend events
THE LUME Melbourne
Experience art, dining, wellness and more like never before across 3,000sqm of immersive space.
House Down Under
Australia’s favourite inverted house photo experience brings topsy-turvy fun to Melbourne.
What's open on the long weekend
Grossi Florentino
Grossi Florentino has set the bar for Italian fine dining in Melbourne since 1928.
Ronnie's
Inspired by family dinners, where friends and family meet to dine, wine and have good times.
Grill Americano
Offering Italian classics with signature Chris Lucas spin in sophisticated surrounds.
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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.
Last updated on Tue 23 Jan 2024
Christmas
Christmas events
Explore a wonderland of events and dazzling decorations as the city comes to life this Christmas.
Christmas eat and drink
Feeling festive? Sip mistletoe martinis at a rooftop bar or dine under the lights in a laneway.
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VR World Melbourne - Virtual Reality Arcade
Experience virtual reality in Melbourne. Solve mysteries, fight zombies, explore new worlds.