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Melbourne for free
What's free in Melbourne this month
Everything to see, do and enjoy in Melbourne for free this month.
The best free museums and art galleries in Melbourne
Explore world-class museums, edgy artist-run spaces and blockbuster exhibitions for free.
Melbourne's best free date ideas
Swipe right without maxing your debit card and try these free date ideas
Library Cinema
See contemporary, classic and documentary films on the big screen at Library at The Dock.
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.
Scott McKernan: Sensual Sheets and Natural Textures
An exhibition of anamorphic stipplings featuring local flora, and everyday objects.
The Sunday Market at Southgate
After decades positioned around the Arts Centre, the Sunday Market is now at Southgate.
Fun things to do for teens in Melbourne
Free exhibitions, festivals, arts and crafts and ice skating.
Koorie Heritage Trust
A centre dedicated to promoting Aboriginal culture, with an exhibition space and retail shop.
Library Cinema at narrm ngarrgu
Each month, watch a movie on the big screen, including contemporary, classic and documentary films.
Safe Teddy Bear Stompers
Celebrate Children's Week at narrm ngarrgu Library and enjoy bear-themed books, songs and craft.
Culture and ideas walk
Take a walk through the city's northern quarter, where history, innovation and culture connect.
Arriba Melbourne Mexican Festival
A vibrant Mexican extravaganza of food and music in the heart of the city.
Re:Fashion Market
A four-day marketplace with over 30 stalls where you can celebrate pre-loved and upcycled garments.
Rekospective: The Art of Reko Rennie
Reko Rennie's largest presentation of work to date and his first-ever retrospective exhibition.
RMIT Fine Arts Graduate Exhibition
Each year RMIT’s city campus comes alive as art students exhibit and celebrate their work.
Marielle Gonier: First Encounter
Witness the painting of a landscape, through the artist's encounter with the Australian bush.
Laugh Lab at La La Land
Come watch Melbourne's finest up and coming comedians perform in the cosiest cocktail bar in town.
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.