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20 Nov - 31 Mar
Becoming You: An incomplete Guide
An exhibition of Australian coming-of-age stories.
12 Feb - 28 Feb
Lunar New Year at QV Melbourne
Welcome in The Year of the Ox with festive celebrations.
11 Jan - 31 Dec
Worlds Immersive Learning Lab
Art and science collide with mesmerising imagery and soundscapes in this 5-minute film.
Melbourne's best events making a comeback in 2021
Celebrate as Melbourne’s favourite experiences return in 2021
22 Oct - 24 Oct
Melbourne Dog Lovers Show
Featuring over 1000 dogs, 120 breeds, unmissable attractions and exhibitors.
23 Feb - 28 Feb
The Ecstasy of People Watching – Mark Chu
Mark Chu exhibits 50 paintings in a major new show.
19 Dec - 18 Apr
NGV Triennial
Experience a large-scale exhibition of international contemporary art, design and architecture.
18 Feb - 7 Mar
PHOTO 2021
An international festival of photography across 40 cultural institutions.
2 Feb - 23 May
Imaginaria
An interactive dreamlike landscape where imagination meets futuristic play.
30 Nov - 19 Mar
You Are Cordially Invited: 150 years of Melbourne Town Hall
An exhibition exploring the history of an iconic Melbourne building.
15 Dec - 28 Feb
Uptown Art Exhibition
A free art exhibition transforming the top end of Bourke Street.
15 Dec - 14 Mar
Overlapping Magisteria
The ACCA galleries are transformed with major new works by contemporary artists.
The best summer events still happening in March
Markets, pop-up bars, special events and more. March is really just summer: the sequel.
20 Jan - 21 Mar
Me and UooUoo: The RCH150 Anniversary Art Trail
One hundred sculptures form walking trails across Melbourne.
What's free in Melbourne this month
Everything to see, do and enjoy in Melbourne for free this month.
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.
12 Dec - 30 May
Gung: Create, Make, Do, Love
A stunning new exhibition by Wergaia/Wemba Wemba artist Kelly Koumalatsos.
15 Apr - 18 Apr
Australasian Quilt Convention
See the best quilts around Australia, amazing international works and learn new techniques.
17 Feb - 28 Feb
The New North Melbourne Museum of Modern Art
An exhibition spanning painting, ceramics, photography and film.
15 Aug - 31 Jul
75th Anniversary of the End of World War II
Activities, stories and exhibitions reflecting on WWII.
15 Jan - 19 Mar
Milk in the Melbourne Pandemic
An exhibition of photos taken during the Melbourne lockdown - from a milk bottle's point of view.
4 Feb - 30 Apr
Satellite: Eight
Pascale Bardos's 'Eight' is now screening at Blindside as part of their Satellite program.
9 Sep - 11 Sep
Melbourne International Coffee Expo
Asia Pacific's largest dedicated coffee event.
9 Nov - 12 Mar
Skilled Hands, Shared Culture
A cross-continental online exhibition celebrating the Vietnam Creativity Festival.
1 May - 2 May
Pregnancy, Babies and Children's Expo
Discover all you need to know for your pregnancy or young child.
3 Jul - 4 Jul
Oz Comic-Con Melbourne
Oz Comic-Con welcomes fans of all ages, interests and pop-obsessions with an immersive experience.
18 Feb - 7 Mar
PHOTO 2021
Dive into a remarkable site-responsive exhibition at Melbourne Gardens.
10 Mar - 27 Mar
Amber-Rose Hulme – Static
Evocative, photo-realistic representations of the urban everyday.
19 Feb - 11 Apr
Tea Connoisseurs' Night
Enjoy a night as a tea connoisseur at the Chinese Museum.
6 Aug - 8 Aug
Drag Expo 2021
The nation's best celebration of everything drag, kitsch and pop-culture is coming to Melbourne.
15 Jan - 31 Mar
Australian Music Vault
A celebration of Australian contemporary music – past, present and future.
6 Apr - 25 Apr
March to Art: Place
March to Art is an exhibition showcasing veteran art in the heart of the city.
22 Feb - 27 Feb
Mike Reed - 3000 Streets
Mike Reed’s near and far wanderings in photographic form.
23 Nov - 25 Apr
Ivan Durrant: Barrier Draw
An exhibition by photorealist painter, sculptor, filmmaker and writer Ivan Durrant.
6 Dec - 2 May
A Nation Divided: The Great War and Conscription
An exhibition exploring WWI conscription.
2 Mar - 20 Mar
Short Stories – Lisa Sewards
Lisa Sewards new body of artwork celebrates the short story genre in Australian literature.
20 Feb - 27 Feb
The Festival of the Photocopier Zine Fair
An online zine fair, with over 200 zine stalls represented.
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Federation Bells
The Federation Bells are a set of 39 brass bells located in Birrarung Marr in central Melbourne.
