What's free in Melbourne this month
Gone a bit too hard on the wallet lately? These awesome activations, pop-ups and exhibitions won't cost a cent.
Winter Night Market
Gather ‘round roaring fire pits every Wednesday for the Winter Night Market. Entry is free and there'll be roaming entertainment and silent discos during the epic 13-week season. Factor in a few bucks to feast on winter comfort food. Warm up with a cup of hot mulled wine or boozy spiced Milo. Then browse vintage fashion, records and more in the specialty shops.
Auto-Photo: A Life in Portraits
Ever snapped a pic in the Flinders Street Photobooth? If so, you'll know how special and nostalgic these old-school selfie spots are. The man behind it, Alan Adler, ran photobooths in Melbourne for more than 50 years. Join this free exhibition at RMIT Gallery celebrating Alan and the delight his booths have brought to Melburnians.
Sea Shanties and Folk Songs
Heave ho to the Mission to Seafarers and live like a pirate in a century-old building. Test your pipes at a free sea shanty sing-along session. These ever popular sessions are the ultimate way to blow off some steam, pirate-style. Raid your treasure chest for some coins to order a rum or two at the bar.
More free Melbourne events
Library Cinema at narrm ngarrgu
Each month, watch a movie on the big screen, including contemporary, classic and documentary films.
Mark Chu: Eat With Our Eyes
Showing everyday food culture in a wide range of food spaces from supermarkets to wine bars.
In Conversation with Rosalie Ham
Rosalie Ham in conversation with Juliette K'Nell talking about her books.
Kathleen Syme Library is Turning 10
Come along for a day of celebrations, with kids activities, face painting and a community lunch.
A Warm French Escape
Great ready for A Warm French Escape and celebrate the opening of the Alliance Francaise French Hub.
Ayoung Kim – Delivery Dancer's Arc: 0° Receiver
Korean artist Ayoung Kim creates a multiverse that blurs boundaries between space, time and self.
Free family-friendly events
Plans For The Planet: Olaf Breuning For Kids
Created by artist Olaf Breuning this exhibition invites kids to explore the natural environment.
Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure
A free fun outdoor seek and find adventure around the Fitzroy Gardens.
STEAM After School at North Melbourne Library
Explore the fun of science, technology, engineering, art and maths with hands-on activities.
Free Melbourne markets
Makers Market at The District
This outdoor undercover monthly Sunday market at Docklands features craft, gifts, fashion and food.
Creative Society Markets
An exciting new market where you can meet Melbourne's best creators, designers, makers and foodies.
Kensington Market
An eclectic mix of homewares, culinary treats, ceramics, sustainable goods and visual art.
The Sunday Market at Southgate
After decades positioned around the Arts Centre, the Sunday Market is now at Southgate.
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Only In The City
Young Marco / Logic1000 / Big Ever / KDV Performance Group
A night of deep feeling, delirious levels of up-tempo energy and full-sensory release.
DJ Python / DJ Plead B2B rRoxymore / Yarra
This one’s for the rhythm-obsessed and the dance-floor faithful.
Ryoji Ikeda ultratronics / CORIN presents DIWA
Two visionaries of live AV bend time and space in one transcendent night of sensory immersion.
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RISING: Swingers — The Art of Mini Golf
The art of mini-golf, for anyone who swings outside the lines.
Einder
Look up, the roaring sea meets the sky in an aerial dance in a fabric installation by Boris Acket.
NGV Friday Nights: French Impressionism
Enjoy an after-hours exploration of French Impressionism at NGV International.
