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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29 Jun – 11 Jul

Melbourne Magic Festival

Casting its spell with performances and workshops for all ages this winter.

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12 Jun – 2 Oct

NGV Friday Nights: Cartier

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

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The Book of Mormon

Australia’s biggest ever musical comedy returns this February.

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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The Toff in Town

A boutique bar and bandroom offering late-night cocktails in train carriage booths.

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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Comedy Therapy

A weekly night of stand-up where comedians try to solve the audience's problems.

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The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque

Experience Melbourne's most intimate variety show in a hidden gem of the city.

Nightlife

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Melbourne's essential night-time 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.

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AFL Round 19: Collingwood v Carlton

Don’t miss Collingwood and Carlton in a Saturday night blockbuster at the MCG.

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AFL Round 18: Carlton v Hawthorn

Two powerhouse clubs and the Saturday night atmosphere of the MCG under lights!