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  • Bright animated art installations displayed around the historic Coop's Shot Tower inside Melbourne Central.
  • A woman with long hair and sunglasses relaxes on a green lawn, leaning on one elbow, looking at phone. Next to her on the grass sits a black mesh tote bag with prominent red handles and trim, adorned with several yellow radish patches.
  • A person wearing sunglasses and a black top pulling on the visor of a black cap, with the Melbourne Central shot tower in the background.
4 Dec – 31 Jan

Cosmic Summer: By Melbourne Central & DONCARRRLOS

  • Free
  • Art

DONCARRRLOS invites Melbourne Central into an immersive cosmic underwater world where the vibrant spirit of Puerto Rico meets the energy of an endless Australian summer.

More than 20 oversized inflatable figures will be dramatically suspended within the iconic glass Cone, which encases the historic Shot Tower, transforming this architectural landmark into a playful, larger-than-life summer escape.

Inspired by the colours, movement and magic of the Caribbean, DONCARRRLOS' playful visual language reimagines Melbourne Central as a joyful escape, bringing a fresh perspective while sparking curiosity, connection and discovery.

A person wearing dark sunglasses and a top, lounging outdoors on the grass while holding a red beverage container and decorative charms.
Special offer Christmas List: Melbourne Central Surf Shop

Spend $100 or $200 at MC and receive an exclusive piece of DONCARRRLOS merch, 25 Nov-24 Dec.

Learn more

Hours

Date Times
Fri 4 Dec
  • 10am - 9pm 10:00am - 9:00pm
Sat 5 Dec
  • 10am - 7pm 10:00am - 7:00pm
Sun 6 Dec
  • 10am - 6pm 10:00am - 6:00pm
Mon 7 Dec
  • 10am - 7pm 10:00am - 7:00pm
Tue 8 Dec
  • 10am - 7pm 10:00am - 7:00pm
Wed 9 Dec
  • 10am - 7pm 10:00am - 7:00pm
Thu 10 Dec
  • 10am - 9pm 10:00am - 9:00pm
Fri 11 Dec
  • 10am - 9pm 10:00am - 9:00pm
Sat 12 Dec
  • 10am - 7pm 10:00am - 7:00pm
Sun 13 Dec
  • 10am - 6pm 10:00am - 6:00pm
Mon 14 Dec
  • 10am - 7pm 10:00am - 7:00pm
Tue 15 Dec
  • 10am - 7pm 10:00am - 7:00pm
Wed 16 Dec
  • 10am - 7pm 10:00am - 7:00pm
Thu 17 Dec
  • 10am - 9pm 10:00am - 9:00pm
Fri 18 Dec
  • 10am - 9pm 10:00am - 9:00pm
Sat 19 Dec
  • 10am - 7pm 10:00am - 7:00pm
Sun 20 Dec
  • 10am - 6pm 10:00am - 6:00pm
Mon 21 Dec
  • 10am - 7pm 10:00am - 7:00pm
Tue 22 Dec
  • 10am - 7pm 10:00am - 7:00pm
Wed 23 Dec
  • 10am - 7pm 10:00am - 7:00pm
Thu 24 Dec
  • 10am - 9pm 10:00am - 9:00pm
Fri 25 Dec
  • 10am - 9pm 10:00am - 9:00pm
Sat 26 Dec
  • 10am - 7pm 10:00am - 7:00pm
Sun 27 Dec
  • 10am - 6pm 10:00am - 6:00pm
Mon 28 Dec
  • 10am - 7pm 10:00am - 7:00pm
Tue 29 Dec
  • 10am - 7pm 10:00am - 7:00pm
Wed 30 Dec
  • 10am - 7pm 10:00am - 7:00pm
Thu 31 Dec
  • 10am - 9pm 10:00am - 9:00pm
Fri 1 Jan
  • 10am - 9pm 10:00am - 9:00pm
Sat 2 Jan
  • 10am - 7pm 10:00am - 7:00pm
Sun 3 Jan
  • 10am - 6pm 10:00am - 6:00pm
Mon 4 Jan
  • 10am - 7pm 10:00am - 7:00pm
Tue 5 Jan
  • 10am - 7pm 10:00am - 7:00pm
Wed 6 Jan
  • 10am - 7pm 10:00am - 7:00pm
Thu 7 Jan
  • 10am - 9pm 10:00am - 9:00pm
Fri 8 Jan
  • 10am - 9pm 10:00am - 9:00pm
Sat 9 Jan
  • 10am - 7pm 10:00am - 7:00pm
Sun 10 Jan
  • 10am - 6pm 10:00am - 6:00pm
Mon 11 Jan
  • 10am - 7pm 10:00am - 7:00pm
Tue 12 Jan
  • 10am - 7pm 10:00am - 7:00pm
Wed 13 Jan
  • 10am - 7pm 10:00am - 7:00pm
Thu 14 Jan
  • 10am - 9pm 10:00am - 9:00pm
Fri 15 Jan
  • 10am - 9pm 10:00am - 9:00pm
Sat 16 Jan
  • 10am - 7pm 10:00am - 7:00pm
Sun 17 Jan
  • 10am - 6pm 10:00am - 6:00pm
Mon 18 Jan
  • 10am - 7pm 10:00am - 7:00pm
Tue 19 Jan
  • 10am - 7pm 10:00am - 7:00pm
Wed 20 Jan
  • 10am - 7pm 10:00am - 7:00pm
Thu 21 Jan
  • 10am - 9pm 10:00am - 9:00pm
Fri 22 Jan
  • 10am - 9pm 10:00am - 9:00pm
Sat 23 Jan
  • 10am - 7pm 10:00am - 7:00pm
Sun 24 Jan
  • 10am - 6pm 10:00am - 6:00pm
Mon 25 Jan
  • 10am - 7pm 10:00am - 7:00pm
Tue 26 Jan
  • 10am - 7pm 10:00am - 7:00pm
Wed 27 Jan
  • 10am - 7pm 10:00am - 7:00pm
Thu 28 Jan
  • 10am - 9pm 10:00am - 9:00pm
Fri 29 Jan
  • 10am - 9pm 10:00am - 9:00pm
Sat 30 Jan
  • 10am - 7pm 10:00am - 7:00pm
Sun 31 Jan
  • 10am - 6pm 10:00am - 6:00pm

Location

Level 1, Shot Tower Square
Melbourne Central
Swanston St
Melbourne 3000

Open in maps location for Melbourne Central

Price and bookings

This is a free event

Booking not required

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9922 1122
  • email address: MCR.Guestservices@gpt.com.au
  • Visit website for Cosmic Summer: By Melbourne Central & DONCARRRLOS
Instagram page for Cosmic Summer: By Melbourne Central & DONCARRRLOS

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