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

Discover Melbourne's best free festival line-ups, cultural celebrations and epic street parties.

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Melbourne's essential night-time events

From hidden laneway markets to winter wonderlands, Melbourne gets lit once the lights go out.

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Weird, unique and unusual things to do in Melbourne

The ultimate guide to Melbourne weird.

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21 Jun - 29 Jan

Indigenous Art from the NGV Collection

Discover art that builds on and challenges tradition in Indigenous Art from the NGV Collection.

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13 Sep - 4 Oct

Salsa in the City

Enjoy fun and free pop-up salsa dance classes at Docklands this spring.

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14 Sep - 8 Oct

CheckPoint

A place to meet, make, talk, watch and listen during the Alter State festival.

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28 Oct - 30 Oct

Arriba Melbourne Mexican Festival

Enjoy all things Mexican themed at this outdoor festival.

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7 Aug - 28 Oct

Hairspray

The multi award-winning Broadway musical opens at the Regent Theatre in August.

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1 Sep - 30 Oct

Come From Away

An inspiring and heartwarming musical about community in the aftermath of September 11.

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16 Mar - 18 Dec

Hamilton

The award-winning musical has arrived in Melbourne.

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7 Oct - 18 Oct

The Australian Ballet: Romeo and Juliet

A profound emotional experience that will linger long after the curtain falls.

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Get to the city or get FOMO

We’ve got every FOMO-worthy Melbourne event and experience in one place.

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The best free and cheap family activities

Find family-friendly fun and free events in Melbourne.

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Melbourne’s most romantic date-night restaurants

Find the best restaurants to book for Valentine's Day, anniversaries or just because.

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The best new bars in Melbourne

The best new spots for nitro cocktails, natural wines and delicious cheeseboards.

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21 Jun - 9 Oct

Making Art: Imagine Everything is Real

A free exhibition inviting kids and their families to experiment with innovative ways of making art.

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24 Sep - 29 Oct

Melbourne Craft Fair

Enjoy a contemporary craft fair at Queen Victoria Market.

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7 Jan - 23 Dec

Melbourne Magic Show

Enjoy a theatrical magic experience like no other.

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3 Sep - 29 Jan

Bricktionary: The Interactive Exhibition

Discover the biggest and best LEGO creations this interactive exhibition.

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7 Jan - 17 Dec

Queen Vic Market Ultimate Foodie Tour

A fascinating guided walking tour of the city's iconic market.

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3 Mar - 31 Dec

Hidden Bars of Melbourne Walking and Drinking Tour

Discover cocktail bars, repurposed venues, shipping container bars and speakeasies.

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17 Jun - 25 Nov

Carlton Aperitivo Tour

Indulge in the much-loved aperitivo tradition on a tour of Melbourne's 'Little Italy'.

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Hidden Secrets Tours

Indulge and discover the city's hidden charm with Melbourne's original laneway walking tours.

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10 Oct - 16 Oct

Melbourne Fashion Week

The festival returns to the city with runways, talks, workshops, pop-ups, exhibitions and more.

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15 Oct

Fringe Parade and Lygon St Block Party

Get ready to party with the iconic Fringe parade and Lygon St block party.

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16 Oct - 13 Nov

ICC Men's T20 World Cup

Don't miss the biggest global sporting event being held in Australia in 2022.

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4 Nov - 6 Nov

Titanic The Musical: In Concert

A stunning concert celebrating the 110th anniversary of the legacy of the Titanic.

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