Entertainment

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Melbourne's best blockbuster events

The best major events on in Melbourne this year.

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Melbourne's best drag shows and queer-friendly venues

Find burlesque life drawing, cabaret and the best queer-friendly venues in Melbourne.

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10 reasons to leave work on time

Get the best happy hour deals, cheap tickets to amazing shows and more.

Theatre and shows

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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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NGV Friday Nights: Cartier

NGV Friday Nights shine with Cartier, featuring live music, flims, food and drinks.

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Dracula: Ballet at its Darkest

A bold, cinematic reimagining of the gothic classic.

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Tegan Higginbotham: Follow That Turtle!

Award-winning comedian Tegan Higginbotham is back with an unmissable hour of stand-up gold.

Music

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The ultimate Melbourne live gig guide

Concert halls and music venues hosting live music this week

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Music

Check out Melbourne's legendary live music scene, with gigs and concerts across the city.

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Beneath Driver Lane

A basement bar serving a wide range of cocktails, French bistro-style bar food with live music.

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Morris House

A four-level drinks, dining and entertainment destination in the heart of the city.

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Things you can only see in the city

Uncover secret rooms, historic architecture and iconic landmarks found only in the city.

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Things you can only do in the city

There's only one place to find these rare Melbourne experiences and secret spots.

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Things you can only eat in the city

Where to find the city's most iconic dishes.

Comedy

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Basement Comedy Club: Weekend Showcase

Bringing you the biggest names and best comedians in the country, and beyond.

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Kings of Comedy: Underground, Uncensored, Unrivalled

Enjoy stand-up comedy from future stars and celebrity guest headliners.

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Cabaret Ridiculous

An hour of variety entertainment that’s as unpredictable as it is unforgettable.

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Underground Comedy

This comedy night offers raw, unfiltered stand-up every week.

Nightlife

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Melbourne's unmissable after-dark events

From hidden laneway markets to epic pop-ups, Melbourne gets lit once the lights go out.

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Karaoke

Sing your heart out at one of Melbourne's fabulous karaoke bars.

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Marrakech Cocktail & Shisha Bar

A seductive cocktail and shisha bar with club nights on weekends.

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The ultimate '90s guide to Melbourne

Travel back in time with arcade games, vintage looks and record store adventures.

Sport

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Marvel Stadium

A multi-purpose stadium in the heart of Melbourne's Docklands precinct.

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Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)

The largest stadium in the southern hemisphere and arguably Australia's sporting mecca.

A National Basketball League match underway inside John Cain Arena at Melbourne Park, with an indoor court and spectators watching from the stadium seats.

NBL: Melbourne United v New Zealand Breakers

Melbourne United play the New Zealand Breakers for the Indigenous Round of NBL27.

A National Basketball League match underway inside John Cain Arena at Melbourne Park, with an indoor court and spectators watching from the stadium seats.

NBL: Melbourne United v Tasmania JackJumpers

Melbourne United play the Tasmania JackJumpers during Round 12 of NBL27.