What's free in Melbourne this month

Melbourne’s most romantic live music series is back. See Fed Square aglow with thousands of candles as performers take the stage. Bring a picnic blanket and get in early to score the best views. Catch Folk Bitch Trio (10 Feb) and Dean Brady (11 Feb). Then see beloved Aussie singer-songwriter Tina Arena for a huge finish on 12 February. Fed Square is also hosting free movies and gigs all month long.

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra returns to the Bowl for three magical nights of live music under the stars. This free summer concert series takes place on 10, 11 and 13 February. Choose from Find Your Voice Collective, Symphonic Celebration or the Australian Youth Orchestra. Pack a picnic and get in early before it fills up.

Melbourne’s largest Greek cultural celebration is back for another epic street party. This year’s Greek fest will take over Lonsdale Street for a weekend packed with music, dancing and of course, traditional Greek cuisine! Dozens of food, drink and craft stalls will take your Hellenic experience way beyond souvas and baklava. 

Celebrate India's festival of colours at three vibrant free events. Wear something you don't mind getting dirty and prepare to be showered in rainbow-bright powders. There'll also be traditional dance performances, live music and authentic street food to keep the vibes high. Join the celebrations at Fed Square, Treasury Gardens and Docklands.

Ponder the art of time wasting at this exhibition dedicated to distraction and doom-scrolling. Pledge back the time you’ve spent buried in your phone. Then explore weird and wonderful installations. See through the eyes of a cat in Japan. Play custom-built arcade games. Or join one of the workshops and lose yourself in creative flow.