# What's On Melbourne

> What's On Melbourne is the City of Melbourne's official guide to events, dining, shopping, and visitor information.
> It helps residents and visitors discover things to do across Melbourne, with curated content, accessibility filters,
> and neighbourhood-based search.

If you would like to interact with the What's On Melbourne website as an LLM, some of the functionality can be
replicated specifically for agents via the MCP server by submitting a POST request to
https://whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au/mcp. More information on the capabilities of the MCP server can be found at
https://whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au/.well-known/mcp.json.

## Home

- [Home](https://whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au/): The homepage of What's On Melbourne, featuring current and upcoming
  events, themed collections (e.g. "Melbourne for free", "Family and kids"), curated local guides, and quick access
  to search and browse by category, date, and location.

## Search

- [Search](https://whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au/search): Full-text and filtered search across all listings. Users can
  filter by category (Things to Do, Eat and Drink, Shopping, Hotels, Guides), date range, Melbourne neighbourhood,
  and accessibility features (e.g. accessible toilets, Auslan interpreted, companion card accepted).
- There is a `search_tool` available at the MCP server mentioned earlier that matches the capabilities of the search
  functionality that can be used by LLM agents. This can be used to query listings to answer user questions.

## Browse by Category

- [Things to Do](https://whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au/things-to-do): Browse activities and events in Melbourne
  including theatre, music, comedy, film, sport, festivals, exhibitions, attractions, and Aboriginal cultural
  experiences.
- [What's On Today](https://whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au/things-to-do/whats-on-today): Daily event listings across
  Melbourne covering exhibitions, workshops, tours, theatre, family activities, and dining experiences.
- [This Weekend](https://whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au/things-to-do/this-weekend): Curated guide to events and
  activities happening in Melbourne over the coming weekend, including both one-off and regularly recurring events.
- [Free Things to Do](https://whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au/things-to-do/free): A guide to free and low-cost
  activities in Melbourne including museums, galleries, parks, guided walks, markets, festivals, and community events.
- [Entertainment](https://whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au/things-to-do/entertainment): Central hub for Melbourne's live
  entertainment scene, covering theatre, live music, comedy, nightlife, and sport with links to detailed category
  pages.
- [Theatre and Shows](https://whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au/things-to-do/entertainment/theatre): Listings and guides
  for Melbourne's theatre scene including musicals, plays, opera, cabaret, and magic shows, with major venue profiles
  and pre-theatre dining recommendations.
- [Concerts and Gigs](https://whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au/things-to-do/entertainment/concerts-and-gigs): Upcoming
  concerts and live music events across Melbourne, with venue profiles covering stadiums, heritage theatres, and
  intimate live music bars.
- [Major Events](https://whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au/things-to-do/major-events): Listings for Melbourne's flagship
  annual events and festivals, spanning the calendar from the Australian Open in January to the Melbourne Cup Carnival
  in November.
- [Family and Kids](https://whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au/things-to-do/family-and-kids): Family-friendly activities,
  kids' shows, workshops, and attractions across Melbourne including Melbourne Zoo, SEA LIFE Aquarium, ArtPlay, and
  curated guides for rainy days, playgrounds, and toddler-friendly venues.
- [Eat and Drink](https://whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au/eat-and-drink): Browse Melbourne's dining and drinks scene
  including restaurants, cafes, bars, pubs, and dining events. Features curated guides to hidden laneway bars,
  neighbourhood hotspots, and unique local food experiences.
- [Shop](https://whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au/shop): Browse Melbourne shopping destinations across fashion,
  accessories, specialty food, gifts, homewares, technology, and sport. Includes market listings and curated guides
  to unique local retailers.

## Visitor Information

- [Visitor Information](https://whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au/visitor-info): A guide for visitors to Melbourne covering
  getting around (public transport, cycling, driving), attractions, dining, accessibility resources, downloadable maps,
  and in-person visitor centres. Also offers virtual consultations for personalised itinerary planning.

## Submit a Listing

- [Submit a Listing](https://whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au/listings/): Information for event organisers and businesses
  on how to create and manage a listing on What's On Melbourne.
- [Listings Help](https://whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au/listings/pages/help): Help and support documentation for event
  organisers and businesses managing their listings on What's On Melbourne.