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Melbourne’s most Instagrammable experiences

You won't need filters at the city's most photogenic spots.

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What’s new in Melbourne’s laneways

Take a peek down unfamiliar roads as we highlight the best hidden attractions in the city.

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The best group catch-up activities in Melbourne

Need to entertain a group? Play mini golf, experience virtual reality and sing karaoke.

Melbourne for free

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Ayoung Kim – Delivery Dancer's Arc: 0° Receiver

The Korean artist creates a multiverse that blurs boundaries between space, time and self.

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Japan: Photos by Australians - Selections by Japanese

An exhibition of photographs by Australians in Japan, selected by Japanese people.

Korean artwork of a butterfly and tubular flowers.
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Stories of Blessing: Modern Echoes of Minhwa by Minhwa Group

Korea’s traditional folk art, rooted in ancient Goguryeo wall paintings.

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Run the Tan: Run Club

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

Entertainment

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Briefs: The Works

Naarm, consider this your warning - Spiegel Haus after dark is about to get filthy.

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Club Club at Melbourne International Comedy Festival

Come along to the unhinged late night destination of the comedy festival, Club Club!

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Focus on Wim Wenders

Visit ACMI cinema for a trip through the filmography of Wim Wenders.

A night tennis match at Rod Laver Arena.

Major events

From the Australian Open to the Melbourne Cup, major events take centre stage throughout the year.

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.

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Things you can only eat in the city

Where to find the city's most iconic dishes.

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?

Family and kids

Children's performer, Mr Snotbottom, posing with thumbs up in a suit and Mickey Mouse ears, holding a doctors bag filled with small creatures.
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Mr Snotbottom/Mark Trenwith: P.Gee!

Clean but chaotic, harmless but hectic, innocent but edgy physical comedy for all ages.

A male performer operates a large, yellow, barrel-shaped smoke cannon, which fires a large, blue-lit smoke vortex across a dark stage during a live science show.
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Kaboom!

See Australia’s favourite family science show.

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The Jungle Book

Join Baloo and Mowgli as they reunite in this heart-warming and high-energy stage musical.

A kids comedy troupe performing on stage in fun poses.
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Comedy Club for Kids

A laugh-a-minute hour the whole family will enjoy.

Melbourne walks and tours

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Stellar Nights

Embark on a journey through time and space with this guided tour at the Observatory.

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Art, History, Food and Wine Tour

The perfect introduction to Melbourne – street art, curious tales, wine tasting and tapas.

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Kayak Melbourne

Guided paddling tours through Melbourne along the Yarra River and Victoria Harbour.

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State Library Victoria Unlocked

On this exclusive tour, gain access to State Library Victoria before the doors open to the public.

Coming soon

A group of tradtional Turkish muscians in red costumes, two with large drums.
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Turkish Pazar Festival

The Turkish Pazar Festival recreates a traditional street market at the Queen Victoria Market.

An adult and a few primary-school aged children standing at a table that holds a potted plant and a red watering can, with slightly obscured signage in the background that reads 'Little Food Festival'.
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Little Food Festival

Australia's iconic food festival created for kids is free for all to attend.

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Melbourne Writers Festival

A four-day celebration of more than 150 visionary writers and storytellers that shape our world.

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Lightscape

Melbourne's favourite winter tradition Lightscape returns to Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.

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The NGV and Arts Centre lit up on a winter night.

What's on this weekend in Melbourne

Discover things to do in Melbourne this weekend, from free events to exhibitions.

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What's on this week in Melbourne

Discover things to do in Melbourne this week, from free events to exhibitions.

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Attractions and sights

Explore Melbourne's attractions, from laneways and street art to lush parks and grand galleries.

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Dotti

At Spencer Outlet Centre, Dotti delivers the latest trends in women’s clothing and accessories.