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Portrait drawing of a young woman's head in soft grey textures.

Edward Heffernan Drawing Exhibition

An exhibition of works with prizes awarded in honour of Edward Heffernan.

Headshot of a smiling woman with dark, curly hair wearing a light-colored blazer, positioned in front of a background that includes a yellow circular motif.

Deakin University Indigenous Oration

The annual oration celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices, perspectives and issues.

Santa in front of a lit up Christmas tree in Fed Square.

Christmas in the city

See the city light up with dazzling displays, festive events and activities for the whole family.

Female musician holding a violin under her arm and smiling.

MSO Chamber: Chamber Music for Strings

Two modern works are contrasted with Brahms’ masterful Second String Quartet.

A portrait of pianist and composer, Sir Stephen Hough, wearing a red velvet button-up jacket, sitting in front of a grand piano.

Sir Stephen Hough in Recital

A rare recital showcasing both sides of Sir Stephen Hough's musical life as pianist and composer.

A photo of the four members of the band Wolf Alice sitting on a grassy field outdoors.

Live at the Gardens: Wolf Alice

UK rockers Wolf Alice return to Australia in December and headline Live at the Gardens.

A couple having a picnic on a green lawn, sitting on a blue patterned blanket with a charcuterie board with cheese, meats, and a baguette is laid out on the blanket.
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Laneways Mystery Picnic with Beginner Cocktail Masterclass

Follow digital clues to collect food from secret stops and end with a cocktail masterclass.

Steve Sedergreen clapping his hands on stage in front of a piano with a double bass player in the background.

Steve Sedergreen and Friends

Join Steve Sedergreen and his friends including special guest, jazz violinist George Washingmachine.

Crowd of people seated on the grass watching the Moonlight Cinema in the Royal Botanic Gardens.

What's on in February

Things to do in Melbourne in February, from free events to exhibitions and places to visit.

View of Melbourne from across the Yarra River
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Ballet of Lights: Cinderella in a Sparkling Show

The classic fairytale is reimagined with glow-in-the-dark costumes and luminous staging.

DJ Derrick Gee wearing a white shirt, and glasses, he has shoulder length dark hair and is in a room with a blurred background.

Derrick Gee’s Radio Hour

Part music talk show, part communal listening experience.

Older man singing into a microphone, his eyes closed as he reaches for a note.

Dave Hole: Bluesman

Australia’s internationally renowned bluesman and highly acclaimed slide guitar virtuoso.

Two burlesque dancers in full costume and elaborate headdresses, posing at a bar.
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Burlesque Lounge

Melbourne's sparkling burlesque dinner show experience right in the heart of the city

Musician seated against a backdrop of flowing white material, holding a cello.

Divine Bohemians

The Australian Haydn Ensemble presents a concert performed on period instruments.

A fine portrait of King George IV as a young man, wearing a high stiffened cravat and high collar.

Spectacle and Splendour: Art and the Court of George IV

Join Scott Coleman for a lecture on Art and the Court of George IV, accompanied by an afternoon tea.

People milling around Fed Square at night.

Melbourne's unmissable after dark events

From hidden laneway markets to epic pop-ups, Melbourne gets lit once the lights go out.

A busy floating bar on the river at night with the city skyline lights in the background.

What's open on the Melbourne Cup Day public holiday

The Melbourne Cup Day public holiday falls on Tuesday 4 November, 2025.

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Outlawed Comedy

Join in at Captain Melville for a free night of punchlines, gold mines and good times.

A social chess gathering where people are playing chess matches in an indoor setting of a bar.

Social Chess Meetup

Drop in for a friendly game of social chess.

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Eliza

A gripping psychological thriller and unnerving depiction of the birth of artificial intelligence.