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

Until 6 Jan

Myer Christmas Windows

This festive season, the annual Myer windows display celebrates Bluey.

Flash Forward

Explore 40 city laneways that have been transformed by over 80 creatives.

Julian Opie's Australian Birds

See the artist's illuminated birds on St Kilda Road.

NGV International

NGV International houses a whole world of international art.

Street art walk

See Melbourne’s world-renowned street art on this walk through the city's laneways.

Secret gardens and majestic parks

Take a walk through Melbourne’s lush parks and gardens.

Until 27 Jan

Run the Tan: Run Club

Start the weekend off on the right foot with a run around the Tan.

Until 28 Jul

Toys, Tales and Tenacity

This first-of-its-kind exhibition at the Shrine delves into the experiences of children during war.

Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia

The world’s first major gallery dedicated exclusively to Australian art.

Until 14 Apr

Watercolour Country: 100 Works from Hermannsburg

Discover watercolours of Australian landscapes by artists working at Hermannsburg over generations.

Until 31 Mar

Yarra Sunrise Running Tour

Explore Melbourne’s parks, gardens, fountains and sporting precincts.

16 Dec – 14 Apr

Titanic: The Artefact Exhibition

Explore human stories of the Titanic told through 200+ artefacts recovered from the legendary ship.

Until 16 Jun

NGV Architecture Commission: (This is) Air

The NGV 2023 Architecture Commission is a large-scale installation that makes the invisible visible.

Until 28 Jan

RELICS: A New World Rises

A unique new exhibition where real-world artefacts meet the ingenious world of LEGO!

Melbourne Museum

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

Until 17 Apr

Punting on the Lake

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

Until 30 Jun

The Fluid Project

A unique and joyful creative experience located at the Emporium Shopping Centre.

Until 29 Feb

Melbourne Spirits and Ales Haunted Pub Tour

Enjoy spirits and ales at a former police station with an unsolved murder, Melbourne’s oldest pub.

Until 30 Dec

Chocolate and Wine or Spirits Matching

Learn how to match chocolate to wine or spirits in these interactive experiences.

From Dec 2023

Belongings: Objects and Family Life

An exhibition looking at some of the objects that have shaped family in Australia over the decades.

Until 24 Jan

WNBL: Deakin Melbourne Boomers Matches

Cheer on the Melbourne Boomers during their 2023/24 basketball season.

Melbourne Central

Fri 5 May: 6pm - 8pm, Sun 7 May: 2pm - 4pm

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.

Beast City

Juicy wagyu burgers and vegan cuisine.

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, sashimi, pork katsu and select cuts of premium beef.

Tomo’s Little Collins

Offering big breakfasts, quality pastries and top-notch coffee, plus donburi on weekdays.