Tag: Events

The best free festivals in Melbourne

The best free festivals you need to visit in Melbourne this year

27 – 28 Mar

Emma Pask

Enjoy a concert by one of Australia’s most gifted and charismatic jazz vocalists.

14 – 28 Feb

PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival

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

9 Apr

Aled Jones: My Story, My Songs

Aled Jones returns to Melbourne for the first time since 2018, performing songs and telling stories.

4 Mar – 2 Dec

English Learners' Book Club

A place where English learners connect to discuss books and share ideas.

Best Santa photo spots in Melbourne

Skip the Westfield crowd and get unique Santa photos in Melbourne.

Until 9 Jun

A Taste of Melbourne: Laneways, Boroughs, Bites and Brews

Taste the best of Melbourne on a half day city food and drink tour, departing morning or afternoon.

Until 30 Jun

History and Donuts Walking Tour

History, laneways and donuts – explore Melbourne’s sweet side on this 2.5-hour walking tour.

14 Nov

Brahms Festival: Third and Fourth Symphonies

Bringing Brahm's large-scale compositions to life with a world-class orchestra.

Until 30 Aug

Badass Women of Melbourne: Women's History Walking Tour

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

Until 24 Apr

Kings of Comedy: Tokes and Jokes

Serving up unfiltered stand-up, free pizza and a late-night party atmosphere every Friday.

13 Feb

PRYVT: Back to Reality Australia Tour

See the indie rock band perform their newly released album.

19 Feb

J.S. Bach's Goldberg Variations

Experience the intricate beauty and sublime artistry of Erin Helyard's performance on harpsichord.

14 Mar

BMW Opera for All

Opera’s most famous music, live under the open sky.

3 Mar

Jean-Yves Thibaudet

Jean-Yves Thibaudet performs Claude Debussy's complete set of 24 Preludes.

23 Apr – 10 May

Julius Caesar

A thrilling new production of Shakespeare’s political masterpiece.

6 – 19 Apr

Australia's Worst Journalist

A raucous comedy hour from Sweeney Preston that's a celebration of dating mistakes.

3 – 12 Apr

Mr Snotbottom/Mark Trenwith: P.Gee!

Clean but chaotic, harmless but hectic, innocent but edgy physical comedy for all ages.

Until 8 Feb

Midsumma Festival

Australia's premier queer arts and cultural organisation returns.

16 Feb

Harp Meditations

Unwind with guided meditation and live harp music from Michael Johnson, inspired by the Gardens.