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Melbourne’s most Instagrammable experiences

You won't need filters at the city's most photogenic spots.

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What’s new in Melbourne’s laneways

Take a peek down unfamiliar roads as we highlight the best hidden attractions in the city.

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The best group catch-up activities in Melbourne

Need to entertain a group? Play mini golf, experience virtual reality and sing karaoke.

Melbourne for free

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Ayoung Kim – Delivery Dancer's Arc: 0° Receiver

The Korean artist creates a multiverse that blurs boundaries between space, time and self.

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Shakespeare in the Supreme

See scenes from Shakespeare's Julius Caesar performed in the historic Supreme Court Library.

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Easter Market

Enjoy an Easter Market with hot cross buns, hot chocolate, an egg hunt and entertainment.

Zine artwork of native flora and insects.

Spotlight On: Artists' Books and Zines

Join Melbourne-based artists Gracia Haby and Louise Jennison for a talk and zine-making workshop.

Entertainment

Julia Zemiro and Brian Nankervis, the hosts of the Australian music trivia show RocKwiz, smiling in front of a red number 10.

RocKwiz's Really Really Good Friday

Get ready to celebrate ten years of RocKwiz’s Really Really Good Friday!

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AFL Round 4: Western Bulldogs v Essendon

The Western Bulldogs and Essendon play each other on Easter Sunday.

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Briefs: The Works

Naarm, consider this your warning - Spiegel Haus after dark is about to get filthy.

A smiling comedian standing at a lectern on a stage, behind them the words THE GREAT DEBATE are projected onto a screen.

The 36th Annual Great Debate

Two teams of comedy superstars battle it out with jokes, jabs and justifications.

Only In The City

Only in this City of Ours
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Queen Victoria Market

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

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Things you can only eat in the city

Where to find the city's most iconic dishes.

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9 laneways only real Melburnians know

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

Family and kids

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Kids Day Out

A family fun festival day out, hosted by The Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal.

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Mr Snotbottom/Mark Trenwith: P.Gee!

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

A male performer operates a large, yellow, barrel-shaped smoke cannon, which fires a large, blue-lit smoke vortex across a dark stage during a live science show.
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Kaboom!

See Australia’s favourite family science show.

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The Jungle Book

Join Baloo and Mowgli as they reunite in this heart-warming and high-energy stage musical.

Melbourne walks and tours

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The Ex Files: A Comedy True Crime Tour

A crime has been committed – and comedian Matt Bell knows where the bodies are buried.

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Stellar Nights

Embark on a journey through time and space with this guided tour at the Observatory.

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Art, History, Food and Wine Tour

The perfect introduction to Melbourne – street art, curious tales, wine tasting and tapas.

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Kayak Melbourne

Guided paddling tours through Melbourne along the Yarra River and Victoria Harbour.

Coming soon

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Turkish Pazar Festival

The Turkish Pazar Festival recreates a traditional street market at the Queen Victoria Market.

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Little Food Festival

Australia's iconic food festival created for kids is free for all to attend.

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Lightscape

Melbourne's favourite winter tradition Lightscape returns to Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.

A parade of men wearing kilts, walking in formation down Collins Street, playing the bagpipes, with onlookers in the background.

Melbourne Tartan Festival

Enjoy the Melbourne Tartan Day Parade with pipers, highland dancing, poetry readings and wee dogs.

Discover more

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What's on this weekend in Melbourne

Discover things to do in Melbourne this weekend, from free events to exhibitions.

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What's on this week in Melbourne

Discover things to do in Melbourne this week, from free events to exhibitions.

A night tennis match at Rod Laver Arena.

Major events

From the Australian Open to the Melbourne Cup, major events take centre stage throughout the year.

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Attractions and sights

Explore Melbourne's attractions, from laneways and street art to lush parks and grand galleries.