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Epic events

Find Melbourne’s biggest winter events. Escape the chill at all-day exhibitions and head to huge gigs and blockbuster theatre after dark. Here’s every upcoming event up that you can’t miss. 

3 Jun - 5 Jun

Shop the City: Winter Weekend

Shop exclusive offers and discounts at the city’s iconic malls, centres and laneways.

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1 Jun - 12 Jun

RISING

A surge of art, music, performance and ceremony in the heart of Melbourne.

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24 Jun - 7 Aug

Lightscape

Lightscape takes audiences on a journey of light and sound through Melbourne's Botanic Gardens.

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20 May - 17 Jul

Cinderella

The Tony Award-winning musical puts a contemporary twist on the classic tale.

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10 Jun - 9 Oct

The Picasso Century

NGV's world-premiere Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition.

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Melbourne's best after dark activities

Discover Melbourne’s top nocturnal activities, from moonlight kayaking to game nights.

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16 Mar - 18 Sep

Hamilton

The award-winning musical has arrived in Melbourne.

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Melbourne's essential night-time events

From hidden laneway markets to winter wonderlands, Melbourne gets lit once the lights go out.

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The ultimate theatre guide to Melbourne

What's on in Melbourne's theatres, clubs, cabaret bars and comedy spots.

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Melbourne's best blockbuster events

The best major events on in Melbourne this year.

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1 Nov - 30 Jun

THE LUME Melbourne

Immerse yourself in the work of Van Gogh at Australia's digital art gallery.

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5 Jun - 17 Jul

The Picture of Dorian Gray

Vanity, nihilism and sensuality collide. Oscar Wilde’s classic, reimagined for the 21st century.

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1 Jun - 19 Jun

The Wilds

Let your imagination flourish in this moonlit forest of stimulation.

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1 Jun - 19 Jun

The Lighthouse

RISING's intimate glasshouse bistro championing the interconnected ecosystems that sustain us.

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10 Jul - 14 Aug

9 to 5 The Musical

Set the alarm for a great night out at Dolly Parton's joyous smash hit musical 9 to 5!

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14 Oct - 23 Oct

Melbourne International Jazz Festival

Showcasing the best of international and local jazz culture.

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17 Jun - 25 Jun

The Australian Ballet: Harlequinade

A long-lost comedy from the creator of Swan Lake.

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6 Dec - 28 Aug

NGV Architecture Commission: Pond[er]

An outdoor installation, complete with a pink pond.

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What's free in Melbourne this month

Everything to see, do and enjoy in Melbourne for free this month.

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The ultimate guide to Melbourne's best markets

The best weekend markets, foodie markets, book markets and more.

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The best free and cheap events for families

Find family-friendly fun and free events in Melbourne.

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The best new hotels in Melbourne

You don't need to be from out-of-town to enjoy these luxury city escapes.

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8 Nov - 12 Jun

A Miracle Constantly Repeated, by Patricia Piccinini

Flinders Street Station’s ballroom opens its doors for Australia’s pre-eminent visual artist.

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11 Feb - 1 Jan

The Story of the Moving Image

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

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24 Apr - 18 Dec

Arts Centre Melbourne Sunday Market

Discover handcrafted treasures made by local artisans.

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14 Nov - 26 Jun

Docklands Community Market

A food and craft market held twice a month.

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Melbourne Book Market

Melbourne Book Market is a curated collection of more than 5,000 new and pre-loved titles.

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20 Aug - 17 Sep

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Moulin Rouge! The Musical returns to Melbourne in 2023.

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26 Aug - 28 Aug

Boho Luxe Market and Boho Bride

A weekend market celebrating boho style.

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27 Sep - 30 Sep

Melbourne International Coffee Expo

Asia Pacific's largest dedicated coffee event returns in 2022.

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10 Nov - 13 Nov

EQUITANA Melbourne

The biggest all-encompassing equestrian event in the southern hemisphere returns in 2022.

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6 Aug - 7 Aug

Drag Expo

The world’s biggest and best drag queens are coming to Melbourne.

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There's so much happening in the city, it's enough to give you FOMO.

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Essential experiences

From film festivals to laneway pop-ups, find Melbourne's most FOMO-worthy experiences.

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New and unmissable

Melbourne’s best new and unmissable bars, restaurants and unique-to-our-city experiences.

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Iconic eats

Cosy up in basement bars and dine in Melbourne's best new restaurants, or get FOMO.

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