The best things to do under $20 in Melbourne

The best things to do under $20 in Melbourne

The best cocktail deals, cheap eats and low-cost activities in Melbourne.

People of Passion International Film Festival

People of Passion International Film Festival

Enjoy a selection of independent short films screening over one night at ACMI Cinemas.

Tiny, Fluffy, Sweet

Tiny, Fluffy, Sweet

Ultra-cute content steals the spotlight in this endearing new performance premiere.

Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus

Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus

Before passing away in 2023, Ryuichi Sakamoto captured his last performance as a gift for audiences.

Laputa: Castle in the Sky

Laputa: Castle in the Sky

Studio Ghibli's high-flying adventure and an emotional journey.

Thelma

Thelma

A feisty 93-year-old sets out to find the scammers who duped her out of a small fortune.

Memoir of a Snail

Memoir of a Snail

A poignant, melancholy and lovingly rendered clay-animated tale of hoarding, guinea pigs and snails.

Raiders of the Lost Ark in Concert

Raiders of the Lost Ark in Concert

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra bring to life Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark.

The Substance

The Substance

An audacious and ferocious takedown of impossible beauty standards.

Focus on Peter Weir

Focus on Peter Weir

Celebrate a legendary figure of Australian and global cinema.

Dune: Part Two

Dune: Part Two

A spectacular and epic sci-fi masterpiece writ large on a grand and awe-inspiring scale.

Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World

Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World

A dangerously exhausted driver is ironically tasked with casting a safety video.

La Chimera

La Chimera

A beguiling and enchanting comedy about graverobbing, lost loves and ancient artefacts.

Menus-Plaisirs – Les Troisgros

Menus-Plaisirs – Les Troisgros

Filmmaker Frederick Wiseman casts his gaze on the workings of one of the world's finest restaurants.

The Wild Robot

The Wild Robot

A service robot shipwrecked on a deserted island tries to find her place in a new land.

Spotlight on Japanese Horror

Spotlight on Japanese Horror

Discover why Japanese horror has captivated popular culture for decades.

Outdoor Cinema

Outdoor Cinema

Enjoy a program of free outdoor cinema on the Big Screen, from blockbusters to Dolly Parton faves.

Huddle

Huddle

Watch Fed Square's new screen commission, Huddle, which explores the practice of Deaf huddling.

Open Air at the Square

Open Air at the Square

As the weather warms up, enjoy accessible, all-ages live music and outdoor cinema at Fed Square.

Silent Cinema with Live Scores

Silent Cinema with Live Scores

See classic silent films from across the world, paired with live music scores.

Melbourne cinemas

ACMI

ACMI

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

IMAX

IMAX

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

Kino Cinema

Kino Cinema

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

Cinema Nova

Cinema Nova

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

Chinatown Cinema

Chinatown Cinema

This cinema screens the latest Chinese-language movies.

The Capitol

The Capitol

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

Village Cinemas Crown

Village Cinemas Crown

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

HOYTS

HOYTS

Cinema complex inside Melbourne Central showing the latest blockbusters.

Melbourne’s best student discounts, deals and freebies

Melbourne’s best student discounts, deals and freebies

Find cheap feasts, coffee deals and free or discounted entry to some of Melb’s iconic attractions.

11 reasons to leave work on time

11 reasons to leave work on time

Get the best happy hour deals, cheap tickets to amazing shows and more.

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Monthly highlights

Monthly highlights

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

Museums and art galleries

Museums and art galleries

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

Chinatown

Chinatown

Let the hanging lanterns guide you along Little Bourke Street into Australia’s oldest Chinatown.

Theatre and shows

Theatre and shows

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