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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.

Melbourne's best free date ideas

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

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

Melbourne's iconic markets are back in full force for summer

Cheapskate's guide to Melbourne

Cheapskate's guide to Melbourne

Featuring margaritas, secret foodie spots, stunning exhibits and more.

NGV Architecture Commission: Temple of Boom
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NGV Architecture Commission: Temple of Boom

An outdoor installation in the NGV garden inspired by the The Parthenon.

Melbourne Craft Fair
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Melbourne Craft Fair

Enjoy a contemporary craft fair at Queen Victoria Market.

The best free festivals you need to visit in Melbourne this year

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

Melbourne Now

Explore the talents of over 200 Victorian-based creative practioners in Melbourne Now 2023.

The Global Life of Design
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The Global Life of Design

Explore how global trade and supply chains have influenced international design into the modern day.

Melbourne Town Hall Tours

Melbourne Town Hall Tours

Take a tour of one of Melbourne's most iconic buildings.

Flash Forward

Flash Forward

Explore 40 city laneways that have been transformed by over 80 creatives.

Library Cinema
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Library Cinema

See contemporary, classic and documentary films on the big screen at Library at The Dock.

Walks and itineraries

Walks and itineraries

These self-guided walks and itineraries will help you discover Melbourne's best sights.

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.

The best free and cheap family activities

The best free and cheap family activities

Find family-friendly fun and free events in Melbourne.

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

Bourke Street Mall Busking

Meet Melbourne's marvellous musicians and more in the iconic Bourke Street Mall busking spots.

MPavilion
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MPavilion

Australia’s leading architecture and design event returns to Melbourne.

China – The Past is Present
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China – The Past is Present

Highlights from the NGV’s collections of Chinese art and design.

Wallabies

Wallabies

Curious greetings along the riverbank from a big, bright troop of wallabies for RISING.

The George on Collins

The George on Collins

An up-market basement venue and eatery within the historic Georges building.

The Rest is Up To You
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The Rest is Up To You

Step inside the world of Melbourne Fringe and experience 40 years of festival history.

Koorie Heritage Trust

Koorie Heritage Trust

A centre dedicated to promoting Aboriginal culture, with an exhibition space and retail shop.

Night Trade

Night Trade

Reality bends in St Paul’s Cathedral’s car park of curated chaos and everyone’s invited.

Easter Family Fun at Queen Vic Market

Easter Family Fun at Queen Vic Market

There’s so much happening at Queen Vic Market this Easter.

Top after-work walks in Melbourne

Top after-work walks in Melbourne

Take advantage of summer’s extended daylight and catch some rays after work while you can.

Moomba

Moomba

An annual free festival held along the banks of the Yarra River.

Music Matinee
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Music Matinee

Live and free fine music at lunchtime on Tuesdays in the city.

ACMI

ACMI

Museum dedicated to the moving image through events, film screenings and exhibitions.

Makers Market at The District
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Makers Market at The District

This outdoor undercover family-friendly market at Docklands features craft, gifts, fashion and food.

View of Melbourne from across the Yarra River

Hawker 88 Night Market

The sights, sounds and tastes of Asia returns to Queen Vic Market.

Lost Jobs: The Changing World of Work
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Lost Jobs: The Changing World of Work

Find out about the work of a ‘nightman’, a ‘scoop boy’, and a phrenologist.

Now Here This: Live Jazz
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Now Here This: Live Jazz

Enjoy late-night improvised jazz every Tuesday.

Margo Sharman: We Were Resilient

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

Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre

A place of inspiration and vitality, that promotes the spirit and charism of Saint Mary MacKillop.

Richard Mosse: Broken Spectre
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Richard Mosse: Broken Spectre

The world-premiere of Richard Mosse's large panoramic moving image work.

Skunk Control
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Skunk Control

A projection activation in the Docklands

Exhibition: A Call to Echo

Exhibition: A Call to Echo

A video installation that encourages you to dance.

Free attractions

Federation Square

Federation 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.

The best free festivals you need to visit in Melbourne this year

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

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 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.