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Rare gardens in Melbourne

Rare gardens in Melbourne

Discover hard-to-find plants, secret oases, historic sculptures and more.

The best wine bars in Melbourne

The best wine bars in Melbourne

Find luxurious cheese plates, hidden cocktail bars and cosy date-night spots.

Melbourne's essential night-time events

Melbourne's essential night-time events

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

Lunar New Year at Queen Victoria Market

Lunar New Year at Queen Victoria Market

Welcome the Year of the Horse with festive traditions, vibrant displays and cultural experiences.

The Goddess (1934), Live Score by Wang and Dallwitz 

The Goddess (1934), Live Score by Wang and Dallwitz 

Celebrate Lunar New Year with this landmark of Chinese silent cinema with new live score.

Social Chess Meetup

Social Chess Meetup

Drop in for a friendly game at a social chess get together.

Pickleball at Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street
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Pickleball at Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street

Pickleball returns to the rooftop at Hilton Melbourne.

Sunday Laughternoons
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Sunday Laughternoons

End your weekend on a high note with a secret lineup of very good comedians.

My Brilliant Career
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My Brilliant Career

Back by popular demand, the smash-hit musical returns.

NGV Friday Nights
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NGV Friday Nights

Experience the NGV as it comes alive after dark

Dungeons and Flagons
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Dungeons and Flagons

Forge friendships through adventure at Dungeons and Flagons at Fortress.

Only In The City

Only in this City of Ours
Queen Victoria Market

Queen Victoria Market

This beloved Melbourne landmark is the largest open air market in the southern hemisphere.

Things you can only eat in the city

Things you can only eat in the city

Where to find the city's most iconic dishes.

9 laneways only real Melburnians know

9 laneways only real Melburnians know

Have you eaten your way through Melb's official Koreatown and found the secret piano bar?

Mosaic Art Classes: Turkish Lamp Workshop
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Mosaic Art Classes: Turkish Lamp Workshop

Make beautiful mosaic lamps at this Turkish lamp workshop in Melbourne!

Rainbow Art Class
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Rainbow Art Class

A guided art class for children, led by an artist and educator.

The Story of the Moving Image
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The Story of the Moving Image

A permanent exhibition that journeys through the past, present and future of the moving image.

Resin Art Class: Cheeseboards and Coasters
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Resin Art Class: Cheeseboards and Coasters

Make abstract art and discover the magic of working with resin.

Aboriginal Heritage Walk
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Aboriginal Heritage Walk

Wominjeka: journey into Melbourne Gardens with an Aboriginal guide.

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.

Best of NGV International Tour
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Best of NGV International Tour

Join an expert for a guided tour to uncover the unexpected and overlooked within the NGV Collection.

History and Donuts Walking Tour
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History and Donuts Walking Tour

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

Antipodes Festival

Antipodes Festival

Melbourne's great Greek street party returns to Lonsdale Street.

Moomba

Moomba

An annual free festival held along the banks of the Yarra River.

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival

A 10-day feast bringing the best-of-the-best from Australia and the world, direct to your lips.

Melbourne International Comedy Festival

Melbourne International Comedy Festival

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

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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.