Melbourne for free

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 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 season.

Cheapskate's guide to Melbourne

Cheapskate's guide to Melbourne

Find happy hours, secret foodie spots, cheap activities and more.

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
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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.

Library Cinema at narrm ngarrgu
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Library Cinema at narrm ngarrgu

Each month, watch a movie on the big screen, including contemporary, classic and documentary films.

Things you can only see in the city

Things you can only see in the city

Uncover secret rooms, historic architecture and iconic landmarks found only in the city.

Melbourne Boat Show

Melbourne Boat Show

Visit the Docklands waterfront for four fun-filled days and discover your boating lifestyle.

Koorie Heritage Trust

Koorie Heritage Trust

An Australian First Peoples arts and cultural centre.

Italian Festa and Expo

Italian Festa and Expo

Celebrating Italian culture, food, music and more at the Royal Exhibition Building and Museum Plaza.

Bourne Local Market

Bourne Local Market

Visit the Collins Square retail plaza for curated local market stalls.

Melbourne's best Lunar New Year events

Melbourne's best Lunar New Year events

Featuring lion dances, delicious street food and weekend pop-ups.

Tschabalala Self: Skin Tight
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Tschabalala Self: Skin Tight

The first solo exhibition in Australia for renowned American artist Tschabalala Self.

Crafternoon at Metro Tunnel HQ

Crafternoon at Metro Tunnel HQ

Enjoy a free and fun crafternoon at Metro Tunnel HQ.

Nature Play Melbourne

Nature Play Melbourne

Delight your child’s senses with free nature play experiences.

Fitzroy Gardens walk

Fitzroy Gardens walk

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

Our Way: Celebrating Indigenous Art
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Our Way: Celebrating Indigenous Art

Exploring how Indigenous artists reimagine storytelling today, expanding on artistic traditions.

2025 Foxcroft Lecture: Professor Peter Kornicki

2025 Foxcroft Lecture: Professor Peter Kornicki

A journey through Japan’s printing history, from the 8th century to the Edo period and beyond.

Asia Street Food Festival by the Yarra

Asia Street Food Festival by the Yarra

Experience authentic Asian street food that transports you to the vibrant streets of Asia.

Switch: Strengthen Women in Touch Football

Switch: Strengthen Women in Touch Football

Learn to play touch footy – rugby – in a supportive environment.

UNESCO Chair Oration

UNESCO Chair Oration

Hear Daniela Gavshon speak on Australia, human rights and a changing world.

Power Move: Request Fest

Power Move: Request Fest

You bring the vibe, Fringe brings the volume – where the people of Melbourne run the playlist.

View of Melbourne from across the Yarra River

Skin to Steel

Brea Lanyon's debut exhibition featuring steelworks redefining art and interiors in Melbourne.

The best pop-up and outdoor cinemas in Melbourne

The best pop-up and outdoor cinemas in Melbourne

Find the best outdoor cinema, pop-up theatres and free movies.

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, cheap activities and more.

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.