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Melbourne's unmissable winter events
Grab the diary – you’ll want to lock in every one of these major events.
What's free in Melbourne this month
Everything to see, do and enjoy in Melbourne for free this month.
4 Jun - 3 Oct
French Impressionism from The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
An exhibition of over 100 masterworks of French Impressionism.
4 Jan - 31 Dec
Becoming You: An incomplete Guide
An exhibition of Australian coming-of-age stories.
19 Apr - 22 Aug
She-Oak and Sunlight: Australian Impressionism
A large-scale exhibition of more than 250 artworks drawn from collections around Australia,
11 Feb - 31 Jan
The Story of the Moving Image
An ongoing exhibition that journeys through the past, present and future of the moving image.
22 Oct - 24 Oct
Melbourne Dog Lovers Show
Featuring over 1000 dogs, 120 breeds, unmissable attractions and exhibitors.
12 Dec - 14 Jun
Gung: Create, Make, Do, Love
A stunning new exhibition by Wergaia/Wemba Wemba artist Kelly Koumalatsos.
Melbourne's essential night-time events
From hidden laneway markets to retro roller rinks, Melbourne gets lit once the lights go out.
2 Feb - 11 Jul
Imaginaria
An interactive dreamlike landscape where imagination meets futuristic play.
13 May - 17 Oct
Disney: The Magic of Animation
Discover the creativity and innovation of almost 100 years of Disney Animation.
1 Sep - 24 Nov
THE LUME Melbourne
Immerse yourself in the work of Van Gogh at Australia's digital art gallery.
12 Jun - 31 Jan
Treasures of the Natural World
Melbourne Museum's newest exhibition from London's Natural History Museum.
12 Mar - 6 Feb
Big Weather
A timely exhibition that recognises Indigenous cultural knowledge of weather systems.
15 Jan - 31 Dec
Australian Music Vault
A celebration of Australian contemporary music – past, present and future.
11 Jan - 31 Dec
Worlds Immersive at Melbourne Museum
Art and science collide with mesmerising imagery and soundscapes in this 5-minute film.
19 Nov - 1 May
Bark Ladies
An exhibition that celebrates the NGV’s extraordinary collection of work by Yolngu women artists.
15 Aug - 31 Jul
75th Anniversary of the End of World War II
Activities, stories and exhibitions reflecting on WWII.
27 Mar - 14 Jun
Yhonnie Scarce: Missile Park
Missile Park is a focused survey of Scarce's work with a major new commission.
9 Sep - 11 Sep
Melbourne International Coffee Expo
Asia Pacific's largest dedicated coffee event.
17 May - 31 Aug
Dream Factory: GMH Design at Fishermans Bend 1964-2020
This exhibition celebrates the story of GMH design in Melbourne.
3 Jul - 4 Jul
Oz Comic-Con Melbourne
A fun event for fans of all ages, interests and pop-obsessions.
27 May - 19 Jun
Into Me See: A Group Show
Eighteen Australian artists respond to the theme of intimacy.
30 Apr - 11 Jul
Top Arts
Showcasing the work of students who have completed VCE Art or Studio Arts.
1 Jun - 30 Jun
Light the Way
Designer Sener Besim presents his first ever large-scale sculptural work.
1 Dec - 31 Dec
River Connections at Melbourne Museum
A journey which celebrates the life of Victoria’s river environments.
6 Aug - 8 Aug
Drag Expo 2021
The nation's best celebration of everything drag, kitsch and pop-culture is coming to Melbourne.
25 May - 19 Jun
William Eicholtz: Greedy Pixiu
A contemporary ceramic sculpture exhibition of creatures that invite good luck.
18 May - 1 Jul
Between Two Worlds
Immerse yourself in the visual world of three artists who explore the experience of being a veteran.
11 Mar - 17 Sep
Tales From the MacRobertson International Air Races
An exhibition about the 1934 great air race from England to Melbourne.
8 Oct - 20 Feb
Rosalie Gascoigne | Lorraine Connelly-Northey
An exhibition of artworks by Rosalie Gascoigne and Lorraine Connelly-Northey.
4 Jun - 1 Oct
NGV Friday Nights
Stay up late at the French Impressionism exhibition, with music, bars and dining.
11 Jun - 3 Oct
Maree Clarke: Ancestral Memories
The first major retrospective of Melbourne-based artist and designer, Maree Clarke.
10 Dec - 5 Jul
Queer
Queer shines a light on the NGV Collection to examine the queer stories that artworks can tell.
18 May - 1 Apr
Dean Bowen's Imagining Centaur
An exploration of the tragic sinking of the Australian hospital ship Centaur in May 1943.
8 Jul - 18 Jul
How to Build a Universe
Look at the world through a microcosm of speculative lenses.
22 May - 24 Oct
History in the Making
History in the Making showcases design that is shaping human culture and making history.
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