New and unmissable

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

1 Sep - 31 Dec

She-Oak And Sunlight: Australian Impressionism Virtual Tour

Experience NGV's She-Oak and Sunlight: Australian Impressionism exhibition virtually.

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31 Aug - 31 Dec

Maree Clarke: Ancestral Memories – Virtual Tour

Explore NGV's Maree Clarke: Ancestral Memories exhibition virtually.

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The best Melbourne brunch takeaway and delivery

OTT bagels, Japanese shokupan, katsu sando and more.

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The best new bars in Melbourne

The best new spots for nitro cocktails, natural wines and delicious cheeseboards.

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Curious

Curious pairs bold concoctions with a menu of small bites and sharing plates.

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The best new restaurants in Melbourne

Find Melbourne's best new spots for dining, drinking and more.

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West Side Place Artcade

West Side Place Artcade is a public art collection celebrating the vibrancy of art and the city.

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Bijou Bottle Store & Bar

A bottle store and bar with a large selection of boutique wine and spirits.

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Chancery Lane

Reimagining timeless charm this European style bistro is suited for any occasion.

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Farmer's Daughters

A three-storey farm-to-table venue from Alejandro Saravia, celebrating the Gippsland region.

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INDU

A celebration of Southern Indian and Sri Lankan village culture, flavours and hospitality.

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Lollo Melbourne

Experience a menu of remixed classics sitting alongside bold innovations.

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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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Mejico

Bringing Mexican flavours, fun and more than 260 different tequilas to the table.

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Piccolina Gelateria

Enjoy pure and authentic Italian gelato from Piccolina's Hardware Lane shop.

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StoryVille

StoryVille bar and nightclub honours the childhood fables and fairytales we all know and love.

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Tres a Cinco

A laneway cantina and bar serving authentic Mexican food and cocktails.

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The Rooftop at QT

Stylish rooftop bar above the designer QT hotel offering spectacular views of the city.

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4 Jan - 31 Dec

Becoming You: An incomplete Guide

An exhibition of Australian coming-of-age stories.

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3 Oct - 27 Mar

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

The award-winning production playing exclusively in Melbourne.

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1 Sep - 24 Nov

THE LUME Melbourne

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

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25 Jun - 3 Oct

French Impressionism from The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

An exhibition of over 100 masterworks of French Impressionism.

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12 Mar - 6 Feb

Big Weather

A timely exhibition that recognises Indigenous cultural knowledge of weather systems.

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13 May - 17 Oct

Disney: The Magic of Animation

Discover the creativity and innovation of almost 100 years of Disney Animation.

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25 Jun - 31 Jan

Treasures of the Natural World

Melbourne Museum's newest exhibition from London's Natural History Museum.

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24 Sep - 3 Oct

Jurassic World by Brickman

An adventure 6 million LEGO® bricks in the making.

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4 Jun - 1 Oct

NGV Friday Nights

Stay up late at the French Impressionism exhibition, with music, bars and dining.

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29 Apr - 31 Oct

Flash Forward

Explore 40 city laneways that are being transformed by over 80 creatives.

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25 Jun - 3 Oct

Maree Clarke: Ancestral Memories

The first major retrospective of Melbourne-based artist and designer, Maree Clarke.

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6 Oct - 17 Oct

Frozen the Musical

See the much-loved film come to life at Her Majesty's Theatre

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11 Jan - 31 Dec

Worlds Immersive at Melbourne Museum

Art and science collide with mesmerising imagery and soundscapes in this 5-minute film.

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19 Aug - 21 Nov

Jasmine Grace: Ebb and Flow

A new exhibition by Melbourne-based light artist Jasmine Grace.

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15 Dec - 17 Dec

Rialto Christmas Creators Market

Get in the festive spirit and shop for gifts by local makers and producers.

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23 Sep - 1 Aug

Seeing the Invisible

An ambitious exhibition of artworks created with augmented reality (AR) technology.

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1 Oct - 31 Oct

Craft Contemporary

A festival that explores how craft is evolving in the twenty-first century.

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29 Oct - 7 Aug

2021 NGV Architecture Commission: Pond[er]

An outdoor installation, complete with a pink pond.

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8 Nov - 18 Dec

As You Like It

A topsy-turvy celebration of love in all its forms.

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19 Nov - 1 May

Bark Ladies

An exhibition that celebrates the NGV’s extraordinary collection of work by Yolngu women artists.

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2 Dec - 12 Dec

The New North Melbourne Museum of Modern Art

An exhibition spanning painting, ceramics, photography and film.

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Get to the city or get FOMO

Every FOMO-inducing Melbourne event and experience in one place.

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Iconic experiences

From rooftop cinemas to laneway bars, here's our guide to Melbourne’s most iconic experiences.

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Ultimate events

Discover Melbourne’s best big events, from live music to theatre, and art to experiences.

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