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.

What's free in Melbourne this month

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

11 Dec – 26 Apr

DIVA

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

Until 13 Dec

Kathy Bossinakis: Blessed Brokenness

A new solo exhibition by Australian multimedia artist Kathy Bossinakis.

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.

Until 18 Dec

Small!

Celebrate creativity in all its forms with this annual community-sourced exhibition of small works.

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.

Until 7 Dec

Aldona Kmieć: Hills Hoist

A deeply personal photographic project exploring a disappearing way of life.

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.

7 Dec – 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.

The best free and cheap family activities

Find family-friendly fun and free events in Melbourne this Christmas.

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.