Melbourne Writers Festival
Come celebrate stories, books and ideas with some of the best writers and thinkers in the world.
The best free festivals you need to visit in Melbourne this year
Discover Melbourne's best free festival line-ups, cultural celebrations and epic street parties.
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Melbourne lights up with laughs when the Comedy Festival takes over town.
Melbourne's best outdoor events
Take the good times out into the fresh air with alfresco dining, summer events and epic pop-ups.
What's free and what's open on the Easter long weekend
The best things to do over the Easter holidays.
Live at the Bowl
Enjoy a festival of music, dance, community-led and family-friendly events for everyone.
South Asian Festival
Experience South Asian culture with street food, carnival rides, music, stalls, fireworks and more.
Where to enjoy a white winter in Melbourne
Embrace the chill with warming treats, pop-ups and events worthy of a Northern Hemisphere winter.
Christmas in the city
See the city light up with dazzling displays, festive events and activities for the whole family.
Little Food Festival
Two days of free family-friendly activities helping kids learn about food and our food systems.
The ultimate guide to Melbourne Food and Wine Festival
Melbourne's favourite foodie festival is back in March 2023.
Buddha's Day and Multicultural Festival
Discover a mindfulness forest, a lotus sanctuary, multicultural performances and more.
Michael Shafar: Well Worth the Chemo
Comedy and advice from a Jewish, testicular cancer survivor, lawyer-turned-comedian.
Epic events
From all-day art exhibitions to live gigs and blockbuster theatre. Find it all, only in the city.
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Melbourne Design Week
Celebrating design with an eleven day program of activities and installations.
The ultimate guide to Flash Forward
Explore Melbourne's iconic laneways and discover stunning new street art.
YIRRAMBOI Festival
YIRRAMBOI festival platforms First Nations creatives, locally, nationally and internationally.
Alexander McQueen: Mind, Mythos, Muse
The first major Australian exhibition to explore the work of fashion designer Alexander McQueen.