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Things to do on a rainy day in Melbourne

Things to do on a rainy day in Melbourne

When the skies turn grey, head to these museums, workshops and cosy bars.

Things you can only do in the city

Things you can only do in the city

There's only one place to find these rare Melbourne experiences and secret spots.

The ultimate theatre guide to Melbourne

The ultimate theatre guide to Melbourne

What's on in Melbourne's theatres, clubs, cabaret bars and comedy spots.

Jam the Street – Celebration of Melbourne’s Many Rhythms

Jam the Street – Celebration of Melbourne’s Many Rhythms

Celebrate World Music Day in a city-style street jam session with buskers.

Across the Board: Library Gaming Club Meet-up
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Across the Board: Library Gaming Club Meet-up

Join with other like-minded gamers for an afternoon of tabletop games.

Drag Bingo

Drag Bingo

Enjoy a night of drag bingo at Heartbreaker.

Top Arts
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Top Arts

The annual Top Arts exhibition provides a platform for emerging artists from across the state.

RISING: Heartbreak Hotel
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RISING: Heartbreak Hotel

Check into this comedy out of Aotearoa New Zealand – a weird, fun place to confront your heartbreak.

Speedrun Weekend

Speedrun Weekend

A weekend of nail-biting speedrun videogames by some of Australia’s top competitors.​

Comedy Roulette

Comedy Roulette

Enjoy top comedians and big laughs in a stand-up comedy show with a spontaneous spin.

NGV Friday Nights: French Impressionism
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NGV Friday Nights: French Impressionism

Enjoy an after-hours exploration of French Impressionism at NGV International.

Only In The City

Ostro x Einder

Ostro x Einder

Julia Busuttil Nishimura crafts a feast beneath the striking installation, Einder by Boris Acket.

Burdi Burdi

Burdi Burdi

A sonic installation along Evan Walker Bridge.

DELIRI

DELIRI

State Library Victoria morphs with an algorithm-driven audio-visual hallucination.

Make Do Up and Down
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Make Do Up and Down

Up and down and round and round, come get messy as you make and do.

Touch and Connect

Touch and Connect

Celebrate Deafblind Awareness Week with three interactive sessions at State Library Victoria.

Intro to Dance: How to Choreograph and Dance in a Group

Intro to Dance: How to Choreograph and Dance in a Group

Move, groove, and express yourself in this high-energy dance series.

Plans For The Planet: Olaf Breuning For Kids
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Plans For The Planet: Olaf Breuning For Kids

Created by artist Olaf Breuning this exhibition invites kids to explore the natural environment.

Ghosts? What Ghosts! Night Tour
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Ghosts? What Ghosts! Night Tour

Brace yourself for bone-strumming tales of unexplained sights after dark.

Art, History, Food and Wine Walking Tour
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Art, History, Food and Wine Walking Tour

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

Government House Garden Tour
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Government House Garden Tour

Take a morning or twilight tour of the Government House gardens.

The Lost Impressionist Art Tours
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The Lost Impressionist Art Tours

Discover Melbourne's artistic story and its connection to Monet with this unique group walking tour.

Firelight Festival

Firelight Festival

Epic free winter festival with fire performers, light installations, live music and foodie feasts.

The Finders Keepers Design Market

The Finders Keepers Design Market

This much-loved design market returns in July, bringing Australia's best makers together.

Run Melbourne

Run Melbourne

Join Melbourne’s largest winter running event in 2025 with over 25,000 runners.

Open House Melbourne Weekend

Open House Melbourne Weekend

The Open House Melbourne Weekend invites you to explore Melbourne's great examples of good design.

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What's on this weekend in Melbourne

What's on this weekend in Melbourne

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

What's on this week in Melbourne

What's on this week in Melbourne

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

Major events

Major events

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

Attractions and sights

Attractions and sights

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