Things to do

Featured

Four people in a laneway with a large wall mural of a jungle.

Your weekday guide to the city

We've found lunch deals, hidden cafes, happy hours and more for your office days in the city.

The sun setting through the main entrance of Flinders Street Station.

Things in Melbourne that are just better in winter

When the weather gets cold we embrace Sunday roasts, big wool coats, cosy cafes and indoor gigs.

A stage with a grand facade to look like a building, with crowds waiting for a band to come on stage.

The ultimate Melbourne live gig guide

Concert halls and music venues hosting live music this week

Melbourne for free

Looking over a blurred shoulder at a table with books displayed.
Until

World of the Book

Experience the rare, the sacred and the iconic in this one-of-a-kind exibition.

A stately room at Government House Victoria, with a blue velvet throne style chair on a low rise stage, blue velvet bench seating on either side and architectural wall trims of arches and columns.

Government House: Open House

Visit Government House as part of Open House Melbourne weekend.

Four people seated in a row under dark purple lights, one person laughing.
Until

Comedy at the Charles Dickens Tavern

A lineup show of some of the best homegrown and international stand-up comedians live in the CBD.

Two young adults observing a sculpture in a gallery space with digital and scupltural displays.
Until

EMERGENCE[Y]

An exhibition exploring how adaptation in a world of flux unfolds in every layer of life.

Entertainment

Silhouettes of an orchestra on stage, performers standing, violin bows in the air.
–

Australian Chamber Orchestra: From Winter's Stillness

A soul-stirring evocation of ancient landscapes and Northern light.

The entrance to the Piccolo Teatro Magic Theatre with a neon sign above the rustic wooden door.
Until

Smoke and Mirrors

Step into an intimate evening of sleight of hand, mentalism, dark storytelling and moody ambience.

Two actors wearing formal clothes in a spotlight on a theatre stage during a performance of Pretty Woman: The Musical.
Until

Pretty Woman: The Musical

A dazzling stage adaptation of one of the most beloved romantic comedies of all time.

A shadowy silhouette of two woman with their hair in rollers, one whispering into the ear of the other, set against a purple-blue background.
–

Steel Magnolias

See the beloved film live on stage in this new Australian production.

Only In The City

Winter Only in the City - Checkout the cold list

Family and kids

Visitors walking through a 3D simulation of the cosmos using wireless VR headsets.
Until

Starstruck

Smithsonian Starstruck is an immersive 3D journey to the cosmos.

A graphic representation of two hands holding a picture frame in front of a beach with blue sky, a black and white picture of a mother and her child in the frame.
Until

Make a Memory

Create a keepsake inspired by the book, These Long-Loved Things at a free drop-in craft session.

Illustrations of two children with clipboards in (real) garden setting.
Until

Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure

A free fun outdoor seek and find adventure around the Fitzroy Gardens.

A plate of fluffy pancakes with ice-cream and chocolate over the top.
Until

Chocolate Family Adventure Day

Enjoy an all-inclusive, stress-free family outing filled with fun, creativity, and delicious treats.

Melbourne walks and tours

Hands holding gelati cones in front of a Gelateria sign.
Until

Flavours of Melbourne Night Trail

An evening of culinary delights, cultural exploration and memorable moments.

Man holding an old-fashioned lantern outside illuminated Flinders St Station at night, wearing a suit and cap.
Until

Hidden Melbourne: Ghosts, Murder and Mystery

Take a spine-chilling journey back in time to explore the rich paranormal realm of Old Melbourne.

Looking at a pathway with foliage leading up to a house with warm tones.
Until

Walsh Street Guided Tour

Explore Robin Boyd’s iconic residence at 290 Walsh Street on a guided tour.

A tour guide talking to people in the Carlton Gardens, autumn leaves on the grass, the Royal Exhibition Building just visible in the background.
Until

Badass Women of Melbourne: Women's History Walking Tour

Take a guided walk to uncover the hidden stories of everyday women who shaped Melbourne.

Coming soon

A group of six actors and actresses standing in a line in front of a purple branding board with MIFF printed on it.
–

Melbourne International Film Festival

Experience eye-opening cinema at the Melbourne International Film Festival.

A large crows celebrates Indian Independence Day in Federation Square as a load of orange, green and white confetti falls from the sky.

IFFM Independence Day Celebration

Celebrate culture and community at IFFM's Independence day celebrations.

A lighting display that shows a red design with a square and a light above and below.
–

Now or Never

Twelve days of art, ideas, music and technology await - a festival of new dimensions.

Illuminated panels with shades of red on a black background.
–

Melbourne International Jazz Festival

A city-wide celebration of jazz, improvisation and boundary-pushing contemporary music.

Discover more

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.

The city reflecting colourful lights over the river at night.

What's on this week in Melbourne

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

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.

Man and woman taking a photo of the CBD while standing on a bridge over the Yarra River.

Attractions and sights

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