The best hidden Christmas events and laneway pop-ups in Melbourne

The best hidden Christmas events and laneway pop-ups in Melbourne

Find the best laneway street parties, free workshops, pop-up events and gigs.

The best free festivals in Melbourne

The best free festivals in Melbourne

The best free festivals you need to visit in Melbourne this year

National Sustainability Festival

National Sustainability Festival

Showcasing sustainability and climate thought leaders.

Melbourne's best outdoor events

Melbourne's best outdoor events

Take the good times out into the fresh air with alfresco dining, summer events and epic pop-ups.

The ultimate guide to Melbourne's best Christmas lights and decorations

The ultimate guide to Melbourne's best Christmas lights and decorations

Where to see stunning Christmas trees, the best Christmas lights and more beautiful decorations.

Everything you need to do in Melbourne this Christmas

Everything you need to do in Melbourne this Christmas

Plan your festive adventures every week in the leadup to Christmas.

Melbourne International Comedy Festival

Melbourne International Comedy Festival

Get ready to giggle at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival!

The ultimate guide to Melbourne’s best Christmas events

The ultimate guide to Melbourne’s best Christmas events

Seek out Christmas carnivals, festive pop-ups, glittering decorations and more.

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival

It’s time to hit the city and taste the flavour.

Christmas in the city
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Christmas in the city

See the city light up with dazzling displays, festive events and activities for the whole family.

Antipodes Festival

Antipodes Festival

Enjoy a giant street party as Lonsdale St is transformed into a celebration of Greek culture.

The Female Pope

The Female Pope

Witness Rakini Devi's powerful transformative durational performance as part of Asia TOPA.

Nepal Festival Melbourne

Nepal Festival Melbourne

Celebrate Nepali culture at Federation Square.

Sauniga

Sauniga

Join for a work-in-progress sharing by the internationally acclaimed FAFSWAG.

Tiny, Fluffy, Sweet

Tiny, Fluffy, Sweet

Ultra-cute content steals the spotlight in this endearing new performance premiere.

Focus on Peter Weir

Focus on Peter Weir

Celebrate a legendary figure of Australian and global cinema.

Gapu Ŋupan (Chasing the Rainbow)

Gapu Ŋupan (Chasing the Rainbow)

Gapu Ŋupan is a must-see Asia TOPA performance combining tradition with contemporary culture.

Bang Bang Bhangra

Bang Bang Bhangra

Turn on your wakhra swag and bring back the Bhangra with a big bang.

Melbourne Celtic Festival

Melbourne Celtic Festival

A stacked international and local line-up of Celtic music.

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Midsumma Carnival

Midsumma Carnival

Midsumma Carnival is the iconic outdoor celebration that marks the opening of Midsumma Festival.

Home Bound

Home Bound

As the fibres intertwine, a tapestry enacts the social entanglement of life in Naarm–Melbourne.

Milestone

Milestone

Asia TOPA opens with a landmark new commission by one of Australia’s most celebrated artists.

Lapse

Lapse

Descend into disorder at the Australian premiere of Melati Suryodarmo’s new performance.