A still from the film, Loving Vincent, showing a painted portrait of Vincent Van Gogh in the style of Van Gogh and painted predominantly with blue.
–

Library Cinema at narrm ngarrgu

Each month, watch a movie on the big screen, including contemporary, classic and documentary films.

Close-up of actress Kim Go-eun from the film Exhuma, looking upward with protective spiritual characters written across her face in a forest setting at sunset.

Asian Cinema Collective: Exhuma

Join the Asian Cinema Collective for a screening of the Korean supernatural film Exhuma.

A man in 70s clothes holding the trunk of an elephant, another elephant and man behind.
Until

Focus on Frederick Wiseman

Celebrate the 62-year career of one of the great observers of modern life.

Still from a film showing a man with a mustache and a brown jacket looking through a shop window.
Until

Matinees at ACMI Cinemas

Celebrate cinema at a sensible hour with ACMI's thoughtfully curated line-up of films.

Still from Love Actually, Hugh Grant and Martine McCutcheon waving awkwardly while snow falls.

Love Actually In Concert

The ultimate romantic comedy, with a live symphony orchestra.

View of Melbourne from across the Yarra River

Evenings with DADo: F for Fake

Join for a screening of F for Fake with an introduction by Dr AnnMarie Brennan.

A still from a Korean horror film showing two police officers in shock.
–

Spotlight on South Korean Horror

From The Wailing to Bong Joon Ho’s The Host, see how South Korean horror still terrifies.

The Big Screen at Federation Square with an orange ad showing.

The Other Film Festival on the Big Screen

Celebrate International Day of People with Disability at The Other Film Festival and Alter State.

A crowd of people sitting on picnic blankets at an outdoor cinema at sunset.

The best pop-up and outdoor cinemas in Melbourne

Find the best outdoor cinema, pop-up theatres and free movies.

A movie poster of Edward Scissorhands showing Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder in a garden setting.
–

Edward Scissorhands in Concert

The MSO performs Danny Elfman's ethereal and emotive score live to picture.

A still image from a Korean film showing a woman holding on to a man on a motorcycle.
Until

Focus on the Taiwan New Wave

See celebrated Taiwanese early films and late-career masterpieces.

On a film set with a crew member shooting stop motion figures.
–

Lifelike

Lifelike is a major new exhibition celebrating the magic of movie puppetry in all its forms.

Person holding an old sticker to the base of their spine.

Out to See

A clothing-optional exploration of Australia's oldest legal nude beach and its depictions on screen.

An Edwardian-era man stands against a split background in front of a First World War battlefield on the left to a peaceful river valley on the right, with a faint musical score overlay and a gold medal at the bottom.

Remembering 'Sep' Kelly

An afternoon of music, remembrance and a remarkable Australian story.

A still from the film, Dodger, showing two people hugging.

Dodger and GGG Short Films

The premiere of short film Dodger, screened alongside a program of previous GGG short films.

A young boy in a red woolen jumper looking scared with his hands to his cheeks, two bad men looking through the window behind him.
–

Home Alone in Concert

Experience the beloved comedy classic with John Williams' charming score performed live by the MSO.

A room with people mingling and a large poster of the Brandenburg Gate that says German Week.
Until

German Week

Two weeks of culture, art, food, business and plenty to see, taste and do across the city.

An audience watching a film.
Until

Environmental Film Festival

Environmental Film Festival is back with 23 films screening over two weeks.

A small room with people watching a film on a small screen.

The Other Film Festival Program Launch

Celebrate the launch of the 2026 creative program.

A person walking alongside a small group of Asian elephants along a dirt path enclosed by rustic wooden fencing.
–

Animal Liberation Film Festival

Australia's dedicated animal rights festival returns to Cinema Nova in November.

Melbourne cinemas

Dark silhouetted figures in a space with red and blue lighting.

ACMI

Museum dedicated to the moving image through events, film screenings and exhibitions.

Large IMAX signage above entrance to cinema.

IMAX

Delivering an immersive movie experience on the world's largest screen.

Large Kino Cinema sign in Collins Place atrium.

Kino Cinema

Boutique cinema in Collins Place showing art house, independent and mainstream films.

Purple velour-covered seating in an intimate cinema space.

Cinema Nova

Cinema Nova is Melbourne's home of quality arthouse and contemporary cinema.

Depiction of characters from Journey to the West, including monkey and priest.

Chinatown Cinema

This cinema screens the latest Chinese-language movies.

The Capitol theatre building on Swanston Street.

The Capitol

An extraordinary refurbished cinema and destination for events, festivals and live performances.

Audience enjoying a Gold Class cinema experience in reclining armchairs with food and drinks.

Village Cinemas Crown

Offering a broad range of cinema experiences to cover all tastes and occasions.

Rows of cinema seating.

HOYTS

Cinema complex inside Melbourne Central showing the latest blockbusters.

A person standing in a kitchen with an antique interior.

Fun things to do alone in Melbourne

Melbourne's best spots to spend a solo day exploring.

Wide shot of people sitting on grass hill watching the sunset over city skyline.

Melbourne's best free date ideas

Swipe right without maxing your debit card and try these free date ideas

Discover more

People walking by Flinders Street Station.

Monthly highlights

Make the most of your visit to Melbourne with our monthly guides to what's on in the city.

People holding phones over a QR coded image on a pavement.

Growing Place

A city-wide trail of immersive artworks inviting you to watch our Garden City grow.

People viewing paintings along a hallway in a museum.

Museums and art galleries

Explore Melbourne's public museums and galleries along with artist-run and commercial galleries.

A performer on stage wearing an extravagant, feathery costume.

Theatre and shows

Discover Melbourne's hit musicals, cutting-edge theatre and late-night cabaret shows.