What's open between Christmas and New Year's Eve in Melbourne

Until 25 May

The Outsiders Melbourne

An exhibition of the largest street-art collection in Australia, including a whole room of Banksys.

Until 31 Dec

Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure

A free fun outdoor seek and find adventure around the Fitzroy Gardens.

Until 30 Jun

The Story of the Moving Image

An ongoing exhibition that journeys through the past, present and future of the moving image.

Until Nov 2026

Making Memoir of a Snail

Explore handmade sets, props and characters from Adam Elliot's claymation film Memoir of a Snail.

Until 27 Apr

Int. Spaceship – Night

An immersive, text-based role-playing game experience inspired by cinema and ACMI's exhibitions.

Until 27 Apr

NGV Architecture Commission: Home Truth by Breathe

The NGV's 2024 Architecture Commission is designed by architecture and design studio Breathe.

Until 29 Apr

Wurrdha Marra

Sharing the work of First Nations artists across time and place.

Until 21 Apr

Yayoi Kusama

From polka dots to pumpkins, Yayoi Kusama comes to NGV with a world-premiere blockbuster exhibition.

Until 1 Jun

Van Gogh

See Van Gogh reimagined with a world-first shared VR experience.

Until 30 Mar

Moonlight Cinema

Australia’s favourite outdoor cinema is back for another season under the stars.

Until 31 May

Punting on the Lake

Glide between the bays and islands of Ornamental Lake on a guided boat cruise.

Until 20 Apr

Disney's Beauty and the Beast the Musical

Experience Disney's new enchanting musical, Beauty and the Beast.

Melbourne Museum

Explore history, culture, science, and nature at this popular Melbourne attraction.

Until 20 Jul

Cats & Dogs

From cattle dogs to lap dogs, divine felines to cat superstitions, explore more than 250 works.

Until 18 May

Notre-Dame de Paris: The Augmented Exhibition

Experience the heart of Paris, right here in Melbourne.

Until 27 Apr

The Future and Other Fictions

Discover the people, artworks and ideas that shape tomorrow.

Afloat Capri

Melbourne's favourite floating bar and restaurant returns as Afloat Capri.

Bench Coffee Co

An espresso bar situated along Melbourne’s Little Collins Street.

Operator Diner

A diner-style cafe serving all-day breakfast, coffees and sandwiches.

Butchers Diner

Diner and takeaway joint serving burgers, steaks and rotating daily specials.

La Petite Crêperie

Tiny takeaway kiosk serving up authentic French crepes.

Section 8 Bar

A funky outdoor bar with drinks served from a converted shipping container.

Her Melbourne

A four-storey mega venue celebrating modern food, drinks, music and art.

Arbory Bar and Eatery

Riverside outdoor eatery with all-day dining and a wide selection of drinks.

Robata

Features Japanese grilled dishes, fresh sashimi and select cuts of premium beef.

Hector's Deli

Your friendly neighbourhood sandwich shop, now in the city.

The Douglas Club

Set within the Equity Chambers Building, The Douglas Club is the perfect spot for a city drink.

Mill Place Merchants

A cocktail bar hidden behind a vintage dressing room in a building dating back to the 1840s.

Yum Sing House

Modern Asian dining and a late-night bar with the hedonistic spirit of 1960s Hong Kong.

Hofbräuhaus

Delivering hand-selected German beer, authentic food and classic hospitality since 1968.

Arlechin

Arlechin is a cocktail and wine bar.

Le Yeahllow

This second Lt Bourke St branch serves artisan cake and coffee every day, for dine-in or to-go.

Maison Bâtard

Chris Lucas' Maison Bâtard heralds a grand new legacy for a heritage Bourke Street site.

Daughter in Law

Colourful bar and restaurant serving 'unauthentic' Indian food.

Chin Chin

A fast-paced hawker-style dining sensation serving Thai-inspired food.

Torissong

Torissong Japanese restaurant specialises in yakitori chicken skewers, seafood and ramen.