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 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
Explore world-class museums, edgy artist-run spaces and blockbuster exhibitions for free.
Cheapskate's guide to Melbourne
Find happy hours, secret foodie spots, stunning exhibits and more fun.
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.
Makers Market at The District
This outdoor undercover monthly Sunday market at Docklands features craft, gifts, fashion and food.
Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia
The world’s first major gallery dedicated exclusively to Australian art.
Library Cinema at narrm ngarrgu
Each month, watch a movie on the big screen, including contemporary, classic and documentary films.
Melbourne's best Lunar New Year events
Featuring lion dances, delicious street food and weekend pop-ups.
Hannah Quinlivan: Bound by the Sky
3D drawings explore fragility, resilience and blur lines between fine art and design.
Top after-work walks in Melbourne
Take advantage of summer’s extended daylight and catch some rays after work while you can.
Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure
A free fun outdoor seek and find adventure around the Fitzroy Gardens.
4, 5, 6 Club
Join the fortnightly 4, 5, 6 club for an epic after school adventure at North Melbourne Library.
Joy Work in Desperate Times with Centre for Reworlding
Join artists Dr Jen Rae and Claire G Coleman for a generative conversation about our climate future.
Local Lunch Club
Join this Local Lunch Club and connect with your neighbours at this community gathering.
The Long Walk: Naarm
A First Nations event featuring live entertainment and the iconic Long Walk to the G.
Steve Leadbeater: Ritual of the Senses
An art exhibition that is concerned with energy, contrast and inner beauty.
MeatShare Food and Music Festival
Two days of free meat tastings, diverse food vendors, live music, eating comps and family fun.
Stephen Tierney: A Wonderful Life
An exhibition of collages urging a deeper, more critical engagement with the world around us.
Asia Street Food Festival by the Yarra
Experience authentic Asian street food that transports you to the vibrant streets of Asia.
Curator’s Talk: Artists, Writers and the River
Join curator Judith Buckrich in a behind-the-scenes talk about her Yarra Birrarung exhibition.
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
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 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.