Melbourne for free
What's free in Melbourne this month
Everything to see, do and enjoy in Melbourne for free this month.
Melbourne's best free date ideas
Swipe right without maxing your debit card and try these free date ideas
The best free museums and art galleries in Melbourne
Explore world-class museums, edgy artist-run spaces and blockbuster exhibitions for free.
Walks and itineraries
These self-guided walks and itineraries will help you discover Melbourne's best sights.
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
Have a grand day out on a budget at Melbourne's best free experiences, attractions and exhibits.
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
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 you need to visit in Melbourne this year
Melbourne Book Market
Melbourne Book Market is a curated collection of more than 5,000 new and pre-loved titles.
Queen Victoria Market
This beloved Melbourne landmark is the largest open air market in the southern hemisphere.
Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia
The world’s first major gallery dedicated exclusively to Australian art.
Things you can only see in the city
Uncover secret rooms, historic architecture and iconic landmarks found only in the city.
Library Cinema at narrm ngarrgu
Each month, watch a movie on the big screen, including contemporary, classic and documentary films.
Melbourne Boat Show
Visit the Docklands waterfront for four fun-filled days and discover your boating lifestyle.
Italian Festa and Expo
Celebrating Italian culture, food, music and more at the Royal Exhibition Building and Museum Plaza.
Melbourne's best Lunar New Year events
Featuring lion dances, delicious street food and weekend pop-ups.
Tschabalala Self: Skin Tight
The first solo exhibition in Australia for renowned American artist Tschabalala Self.
Fitzroy Gardens walk
If you’re looking for an iconic Melbourne garden walk, this is an excellent place to start
Little Bourke Street Runway Presented by Emporium Melbourne
Melbourne’s premier retail destination comes to life against the backdrop of Little Bourke St.
Our Way: Celebrating Indigenous Art
Exploring how Indigenous artists reimagine storytelling today, expanding on artistic traditions.
2025 Foxcroft Lecture: Professor Peter Kornicki
A journey through Japan’s printing history, from the 8th century to the Edo period and beyond.
Handling History
Come behind the scenes and discover real objects from the Second World War at the Shrine.
Switch: Strengthen Women in Touch Football
Learn to play touch footy – rugby – in a supportive environment.
Power Move: Request Fest
You bring the vibe, Fringe brings the volume – where the people of Melbourne run the playlist.
Skin to Steel
Brea Lanyon's debut exhibition featuring steelworks redefining art and interiors in Melbourne.
Free attractions
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
A picturesque haven for recreation and a key botanical resource for research and conservation.
Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia
The world’s first major gallery dedicated exclusively to Australian art.
State Library Victoria
Australia's oldest public library and one of the first free public libraries in the world.
Victoria Police Museum
Explore the social history of policing through interactive displays and over 300 collection items.
Free and cheap
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
Find Melbourne's best cheap eats and pub deals for your next dinner out.