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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 swiping your debit card and check out our favourite 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.
The ultimate guide to Melbourne's best markets
Melbourne's iconic markets are back in full force for summer
Cheapskate's guide to Melbourne
Featuring margaritas, secret foodie spots, stunning exhibits and more.
NGV Architecture Commission: Temple of Boom
An outdoor installation in the NGV garden inspired by the The Parthenon.
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 Now
Explore the talents of over 200 Victorian-based creative practioners in Melbourne Now 2023.
The Global Life of Design
Explore how global trade and supply chains have influenced international design into the modern day.
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 spots.
The Rest is Up To You
Step inside the world of Melbourne Fringe and experience 40 years of festival history.
Koorie Heritage Trust
A centre dedicated to promoting Aboriginal culture, with an exhibition space and retail shop.
Night Trade
Reality bends in St Paul’s Cathedral’s car park of curated chaos and everyone’s invited.
Top after-work walks in Melbourne
Take advantage of summer’s extended daylight and catch some rays after work while you can.
Makers Market at The District
This outdoor undercover family-friendly market at Docklands features craft, gifts, fashion and food.
Lost Jobs: The Changing World of Work
Find out about the work of a ‘nightman’, a ‘scoop boy’, and a phrenologist.
Margo Sharman: We Were Resilient
A photographic exhibition documenting a year of COVID19 via the changing nature of an elm tree.
Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre
A place of inspiration and vitality, that promotes the spirit and charism of Saint Mary MacKillop.
Richard Mosse: Broken Spectre
The world-premiere of Richard Mosse's large panoramic moving image work.
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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.
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.
Free and cheap
Cheapskate's guide to Melbourne
Featuring margaritas, secret foodie spots, stunning exhibits and more.
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.