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Things you can only do in the city

Things you can only do in the city

There's only one place to find these rare Melbourne experiences and secret spots.

Melbourne’s best pools

Melbourne’s best pools

Pack your togs and cool off at these urban oases.

The ultimate Melbourne live gig guide

The ultimate Melbourne live gig guide

Concert halls and music venues hosting live music this week

Social Chess Meetup

Social Chess Meetup

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

Loving: Photographs of Men in Love 1850s to 1950s
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Loving: Photographs of Men in Love 1850s to 1950s

A rare collection of vintage images depicting male couples between the 1850s and 1950s.

Critical Hits Music Bingo
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Critical Hits Music Bingo

Play free video game and pop-culture themed music bingo, every Tuesday at Fortress.

Lunchtime Concerts
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Lunchtime Concerts

Enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the Cathedral and fine music during a weekly lunchtime concert.

Wicked: For Good Sing-a-long with Lazy Susan and Zelda Moon

Wicked: For Good Sing-a-long with Lazy Susan and Zelda Moon

Dress in your best Elphaba green or Glinda pink for a drag sing-along screening of Wicked: For Good.

The Fantasy Ball

The Fantasy Ball

Midsumma’s first official ball arrives.

7 Paintings Dining Experience

7 Paintings Dining Experience

A dinner show that combines art, technology, and culinary delight into a unique experience.

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.

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?

Melbourne’s most Instagrammable experiences

Melbourne’s most Instagrammable experiences

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

School holidays
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School holidays

Entertain the whole family over the school holidays with these kid-friendly events and activities.

School Holiday Street Art Workshops
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School Holiday Street Art Workshops

Learn spray-painting techniques from a renowned street artist this school holidays.

The Wind in the Willows
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The Wind in the Willows

Kenneth Grahame’s immortal story of life on the riverbank is brought to life.

LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition
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LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition

Step into a world of epic battles, spaceships and landscapes from a galaxy far, far away.

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.

Aboriginal Heritage Walk
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Aboriginal Heritage Walk

Wominjeka: journey into Melbourne Gardens with an Aboriginal guide.

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.

Sidney Myer Free Concert: Symphonic Celebration

Sidney Myer Free Concert: Symphonic Celebration

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra celebrates 120 years and counting at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl.

PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival

PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival

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

Antipodes Festival

Antipodes Festival

Street food, live performances, market stalls and cultural experiences for everyone.

Moomba

Moomba

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

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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.