Tag: Art

Festivals

Melbourne's festival calendar is jam-packed with film, comedy, arts, music, food and design.

25 Mar – 19 Apr

Melbourne International Comedy Festival

The festival that takes over the city celebrates 40 years of funny - come have a laugh.

Until 26 Apr

DIVA

From opera stars to pop icons, celebrate the power and creativity of the diva.

1 Apr – 25 Oct

Rome: Empire, Power, People

This Melbourne-exclusive exhibition is a vibrant exploration of Ancient Rome.

14 – 28 Feb

PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival

Australia’s largest major fashion event celebrates 30 years of local fashion with a huge programme.

21 Jan

Fractured Fairytales: Drama Workshops with Emma Chandler

Step into a world of imagination where fairytales get a delightful twist.

Until 27 Jan

Bloom: By Melbourne Central x Melissa Likes Sushi

Step inside the immersive installation wrapping the historic Shot Tower in vibrant greenery.

Until 1 Feb

Rigg Design Prize: Next in Design

The Rigg Design Prize is Australia’s most prestigious accolade for contemporary design.

Melbourne's best blockbuster events

The best major events on in Melbourne this year.

Until 29 Mar

Game Worlds

ACMI's new playable exhibition features more than 30 videogames from the 1970s to today.

18 Jan

Midsumma Carnival

Midsumma Carnival launches the 2026 festival with a full day of music, stalls and summer fun.

What's free in Melbourne this month

Everything to see, do and enjoy in Melbourne for free this month.

8 Mar

Heart Body Soul: International Women's Day Celebration

A heart-warming mix of holistic living, soulful inspiration, creativity and conscious connection.

Until 1 Nov

Taste of Combat

Honouring the vital work of the Catering Corps and the evolution of military food.

20 Jan – 7 Feb

Summer Stockroom

Fresh new artworks to herald in a new year.

Until 19 Apr

Westwood | Kawakubo

NGV’s summer exhibition pairs two icons of the fashion world, Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo.

30 Jan

The Pearl Prize Awards Gala

Celebrating LGBTQIA+ and allied writers, legends, young creatives and industry paragons.

Until 18 Jan

Mia Schoen: War Clouds and Weather

Artist Mia Schoen captures the awe and unease of the skies.

5 Feb

Book Signing: The Pearl Prize 2026

Purchase a copy of The Pearl Prize 2026 and join this exclusive event with writers and publishers.

10 Feb – 5 Mar

Yehonatan Koenig: in-Coherence

The first Australian solo exhibition by the guest artist since his relocation from the US.