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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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Melbourne Magic Festival

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

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The Book of Mormon

Australia’s biggest ever musical comedy returns this February.

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Bluey's Big Play

This is Bluey brought to real life as you’ve never seen it before.

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.

Only In The City

Only in this City of Ours
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Queen Victoria Market

This beloved Melbourne landmark is the largest open air market in the southern hemisphere.

A busy laneway of restaurants at night.

9 laneways only real Melburnians know

Have you eaten your way through Melb's official Koreatown and found the secret piano bar?

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The ultimate guide to Curtin House

Discover the secret boutiques, restaurants and bars hidden inside this iconic vertical laneway.

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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The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque

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

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Cabaret Ridiculous

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

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 8: Western Bulldogs v Fremantle

The Western Bulldogs meet Fremantle at Marvel during Round 8.

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Run the Tan: Run Club

Start the weekend off on the right foot with a run around the Tan.