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What's free in Melbourne this month

What's free in Melbourne this month

Everything to see, do and enjoy in Melbourne for free this month.

The best free and cheap family activities

The best free and cheap family activities

Find family-friendly fun and free events in Melbourne.

Melbourne's best free date ideas

Melbourne's best free date ideas

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

The Outsiders Melbourne
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The Outsiders Melbourne

An exhibition of the largest street-art collection in Australia, including a whole room of Banksys.

The best free museums and art galleries in Melbourne

The best free museums and art galleries in Melbourne

Explore world-class museums, edgy artist-run spaces and blockbuster exhibitions for free.

The ultimate guide to Melbourne's best markets

The ultimate guide to Melbourne's best markets

Explore Melbourne's iconic markets this summer season.

Cheapskate's guide to Melbourne

Cheapskate's guide to Melbourne

Find happy hours, secret foodie spots, stunning exhibits and more fun.

Flash Forward

Flash Forward

Explore 40 city laneways that have been transformed by over 80 creatives.

Walks and itineraries

Walks and itineraries

These self-guided walks and itineraries will help you discover Melbourne's best sights.

Melbourne Town Hall Tours

Melbourne Town Hall Tours

Take a tour of one of Melbourne's most iconic buildings.

Free tours of iconic Melbourne places

Free tours of iconic Melbourne places

See glorious city sights without spending a cent.

Free things to do with kids in Melbourne

Free things to do with kids in Melbourne

Get the kids out and explore these free events and adventures for an awesome day of fun.

Free things to do in Melbourne every day

Free things to do in Melbourne every day

Have a grand day out on a budget at Melbourne's best free experiences, attractions and exhibits.

Bourke Street Mall Busking

Bourke Street Mall Busking

Meet Melbourne's marvellous musicians and more in the iconic Bourke Street Mall busking program.

Five free must-do Melbourne walks

Five free must-do Melbourne walks

It’s time to get out and about in the city. Have a wander with these free guides.

The best free festivals in Melbourne

The best free festivals in Melbourne

The best free festivals you need to visit in Melbourne this year

Melbourne Book Market

Melbourne Book Market

Melbourne Book Market is a curated collection of more than 5,000 new and pre-loved titles.

Queen Victoria Market

Queen Victoria Market

This beloved Melbourne landmark is the largest open air market in the southern hemisphere.

NGV International

NGV International

NGV International houses a whole world of international art.

ACMI

ACMI

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

Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia

Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia

The world’s first major gallery dedicated exclusively to Australian art.

Sea Shanties and Folk Songs
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Sea Shanties and Folk Songs

Join this free weekly celebration of rollicking and spirited singing.

Future Archive and Jannah Quill in Conversation

Future Archive and Jannah Quill in Conversation

Hear a conversation with Melanie Read of Future Archive and musician Jannah Quill.

Koorie Heritage Trust

Koorie Heritage Trust

A centre dedicated to promoting Aboriginal culture, with an exhibition space and retail shop.

Taco Toum Day 2.0

Taco Toum Day 2.0

Try Lebanese-style tacos and Mexico’s answer to kibbeh.

National Sustainability Festival

National Sustainability Festival

Showcasing sustainability and climate thought leaders.

View of Melbourne from across the Yarra River

Dim City

Paying tasty tribute to a true Victorian snack icon at Emporium Melbourne.

Culture and ideas walk

Culture and ideas walk

Take a walk through the city's northern quarter, where history, innovation and culture connect.

Lunar New Year at narrm ngarrgu

Lunar New Year at narrm ngarrgu

Welcome in the Year of Snake at narrm ngarrgu Library.

Holi Festival Melbourne

Holi Festival Melbourne

Enjoy the Holi Festival of Colours and be immersed in culture, music, dance, food and drinks.

Rekospective: The Art of Reko Rennie
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Rekospective: The Art of Reko Rennie

Reko Rennie's largest presentation of work to date and his first-ever retrospective exhibition.

Laugh Lab at La La Land
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Laugh Lab at La La Land

Come watch Melbourne's finest up and coming comedians perform in the cosiest cocktail bar in town.

Last Post Service
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Last Post Service

Every Sunday, pause to remember those who have served and sacrificed.

The Female Pope

The Female Pope

Witness Rakini Devi's powerful transformative durational performance as part of Asia TOPA.

Nepal Festival Melbourne

Nepal Festival Melbourne

Celebrate Nepali culture at Federation Square.

Osteria Gia sotto l’arco x Grossi Florentino

Osteria Gia sotto l’arco x Grossi Florentino

Experience Puglia's soul in the heart of Melbourne.

Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure
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Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure

A free fun outdoor seek and find adventure around the Fitzroy Gardens.

Fitzroy Gardens walk

Fitzroy Gardens walk

If you’re looking for an iconic Melbourne garden walk, this is an excellent place to start

4, 5, 6 Club

4, 5, 6 Club

Join the fortnightly 4, 5, 6 club for an epic after school adventure at North Melbourne Library.

What's on and what's open over the Labour Day long weekend

What's on and what's open over the Labour Day long weekend

Kick off the long weekend with Moomba, awesome free events, street art walks and more.

Free attractions

Fed Square

Fed Square

Melbourne's public square and meeting place, opposite Flinders Street Station.

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

A picturesque haven for recreation and a key botanical resource for research and conservation.

NGV International

NGV International

NGV International houses a whole world of international art.

Australian Music Vault

Australian Music Vault

A celebration of Australian contemporary music – past, present and future.

ACMI

ACMI

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

Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia

Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia

The world’s first major gallery dedicated exclusively to Australian art.

State Library Victoria

State Library Victoria

Australia's oldest public library and one of the first free public libraries in the world.

Victoria Police Museum

Victoria Police Museum

Explore the social history of policing through interactive displays and over 300 collection items.

Free and cheap

Cheapskate's guide to Melbourne

Cheapskate's guide to Melbourne

Find happy hours, secret foodie spots, stunning exhibits and more fun.

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.

Melbourne’s best dinners under $20

Melbourne’s best dinners under $20

Find Melbourne's best cheap eats and pub deals for your next dinner out.

The best free and cheap family activities

The best free and cheap family activities

Find family-friendly fun and free events in Melbourne.