What's free in Melbourne this month

There's no need to wait until winter for another delicious night market in Melbourne! Queen Victoria Market transforms into a buzzing Asian-inspired hawker market for five Wednesday nights. Sip refreshing cocktails and feast on delicious street food from the hawker stalls. Then shop for gifts, groove along to live music and more.

Fed Square is hosting a free four-day Studio Ghibli movie marathon this month. Bring the kids down for a double-feature everyday. Will it be Castle in the Sky and Howl’s Moving Castle or My Neighbour Totoro and The Cat Returns? Pull up a deck chair, or bring a picnic rug and get cosy in the afternoon sun. 

Head to this secret gallery in one of Melbourne's most iconic laneways and you'll discover a treasure trove of paintings, sculptures and more. Get rare access to famous work by some of the world's best street artists – including Banksy. Plus locals like Adnate, Vexta and Tom Gerrard. You can also see Rone’s stunning immersive space, The Workroom. This sewing room was part of his iconic TIME exhibition at Flinders Street Station.

Create your own AI monster avatar. Enter a Japanese-inspired glowing silk shrine. Then draw demons from Filipino folk stories. The Science Gallery’s latest exhibition explores the connection between science fiction and mythology. Expect art installations, film and curious immersive experiences. Photo by Matthew Stanton.