What's on and what's open over the Labour Day long weekend
When is the 2026 Labour Day public holiday in Melbourne?
Next year, the Labour Day public holiday (and long weekend) falls on Monday 9 March 2026.
The best free long weekend events
MECCA X NGV Women in Design Commission: Nipa Doshi
Designer Nipa Doshi explores beauty, plurality and diversity in her handcrafted cabinet.
Play School: Come and Play
A hands-on, playful exhibition where families can discover how the beloved TV show comes to life.
Swinging 60s
Did the sixties really swing in Victoria? A new exhibition from the Old Treasury Building.
Party Hard: After the Party
An exhibition exploring celebrations from Edwardian times to the first Sydney Mardi Gras and beyond.
ACCA's Summer Season: r e a : c l a i m e d
ACCA presents a focused retrospective of Gamilaraay, Wailwan and Biripi digital media artist, r e a.
Distraction
An exhibition that plugs into the torrent of content and places we go when craving distraction.
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Thelma Plum and Sons of the East: Live at the Gardens
Hear Thelma Plum, Sons of the East and Jem Cassar-Daley perform at Live at the Gardens.
Westwood | Kawakubo
NGV’s summer exhibition pairs two icons of the fashion world, Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo.
Moonlight Cinema
Kick back with a film under the stars at Melbourne’s most spectacular open-air cinema.
House Down Under
Australia’s favourite inverted house photo experience brings topsy-turvy fun to Melbourne.
Game Worlds
ACMI's new playable exhibition features more than 30 videogames from the 1970s to today.
Hot Air Balloon Dining Experience
Gather with friends and family at The Wharf Hotel's hot air balloon dining pods.
Racquet Club
A high-energy fusion of world-class padel, waterfront atmosphere and unmistakable Crown polish.
Leftfield with Paul Mac DJ Set: Live at the Gardens
Enjoy a night of electronic music with Leftfield, Paul Mac and Late Nite Tuff Guy.
Marlon Williams and Emma Donovan: Live at the Gardens
Marlon Williams, Emma Donovan and Kee'ahn perform at Live at the Gardens.
Last updated on Fri 23 Jan 2026
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