Watch movies under the stars and soak up the sounds of summer at outdoor gigs. Meet up for street food and live music at night markets and find free family festivals, only in the city. 

Blockbuster events

Live at the Bowl
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Live at the Bowl

Enjoy a festival of music, dance, community-led and family-friendly events for everyone.

Malthouse Outdoor Stage
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Malthouse Outdoor Stage

Experience the best of live outdoor entertainment at Malthouse Outdoor Stage.

NGV Friday Nights: Alexander McQueen
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NGV Friday Nights: Alexander McQueen

Friday nights inspired by '90s London and the exhibition, Alexander McQueen: Mind, Mythos, Muse.

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival
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Melbourne Food and Wine Festival

Melbourne, it’s time to hit the city and taste the flavour.

Melbourne International Comedy Festival
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Melbourne International Comedy Festival

Melbourne lights up with laughs when the Comedy Festival takes over town.

Moomba

Moomba

An annual free festival held along the banks of the Yarra River.

Melbourne's best blockbuster events

Melbourne's best blockbuster events

The best major events on in Melbourne this year.

THE LUME Melbourne
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THE LUME Melbourne

Enter the world of Monet and Friends – an epic adventure into French Impressionism.

Must-see theatre

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

The brand-new production can now be enjoyed in one magical afternoon or evening.

& Juliet
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& Juliet

The award-winning musical of the greatest love story ever remixed opens in Melbourne in February.

Mary Poppins
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Mary Poppins

The world’s favourite nanny comes to life in a spectacular and unforgettable production.

Arts and icons

The ultimate Melbourne live gig guide

The ultimate Melbourne live gig guide

Concert halls and music venues hosting live music this week

MPavilion
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MPavilion

Australia’s leading architecture and design event returns to Melbourne.

Royal Exhibition Building Dome Promenade

Royal Exhibition Building Dome Promenade

The Royal Exhibition Building opens its doors to a unique view unseen for 100 years.

Alexander McQueen: Mind, Mythos, Muse
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Alexander McQueen: Mind, Mythos, Muse

The first major Australian exhibition to explore the work of fashion designer Alexander McQueen.

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Only in the City

Only in the City

Melbourne’s most unmissable moments are yours to explore, only in the city.  

Iconic eats

Iconic eats

Sample street food at markets, toast the sunset from the rooftops and dine at foodie pop-ups.

New and unmissable

New and unmissable

Find the newest bars, restaurants, pop-ups and shows on right now.

Essential experiences

Essential experiences

Find markets, festivals, laneway street art and iconic arcades, only in the city.