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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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Pulse

Pulse is a love song to a bleeding ocean created by Susan Bamford Caleo and Elissa Goodrich.

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

Winter Only in the City - Checkout the cold list

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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Comedy at the Coopers Inn

A comedy club featuring the best local, interstate and international stand-up comedians.

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.

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AFL Round 22: Melbourne v Fremantle

The run to finals is heating up the MCG where Melbourne faces Fremantle on a Saturday afternoon.

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Constellation Cup

The Australian Diamonds take on the Silver Ferns in Game 4 of the Constellation Cup.