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What's on this weekend in Melbourne
Discover things to do in Melbourne this weekend, from free events to exhibitions.
Monopoly Dreams
Enjoy a fully immersive and interactive Monopoly experience, featuring games and challenges.
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Load up on laughs and celebrate the fun, the fearless, the rebellious and the ridiculous.
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.
Boho Luxe Market: Mother's Day Edition
A design market just in time for all your Mothers Day shopping.
Kensington Market
An eclectic mix of designer fashion, culinary treats, ceramics, homewares and visual art.
Melbourne Book Market
Melbourne Book Market is a curated collection of more than 5,000 new and pre-loved titles.
Food events
Find the best food events in Melbourne, from food festivals to wine tastings and cooking classes.
The Makers and Shakers Market
Over 150 top-notch makers of homewares, food, fashion plus creative workshops.
Vegan Market
Come along to the vegan bake sale and market, with a ton of cool vegan products to browse.
Sri Lankan Festival
Immerse yourself in the tapestry of Sri Lankan culture with live performances and delicious food.
Sustainable Shopping Tour
Celebrate International Composting Awareness Week with a sustainable shopping tour.
The best free and cheap Easter school holiday activities
Find family-friendly fun and free events in Melbourne.
Marshmallow Laser Feast: Works of Nature
Go on a sensory journey from the roots of a majestic tree to the human body and galaxies above.
Melbourne's best rainy day activities for kids
Find the best indoor family activities during the school holidays.
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.
School holidays
Entertain the whole family over the school holidays with these kid-friendly events and activities.
The Australian Ballet: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
A madcap magical tale from The Australian Ballet.
Chicago the Musical
With a glittering score including All That Jazz and Razzle Dazzle, Chicago is back.
Melbourne's best drag shows and queer-friendly venues
Find burlesque life drawing, cabaret and the best queer-friendly venues in Melbourne.
The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque
Be captivated for over two hours of cabaret, burlesque comedy, sideshow and an array of surprises.
The ultimate theatre guide to Melbourne
What's on in Melbourne's theatres, clubs, cabaret bars and comedy spots.
Three Tenors: Opera Night
The Three Tenors....Wining, Dining, Singing and Mingling your way to an awesome experience.
Jazz Manouche with Adam Russo
Hear three hours of gypsy jazz guitar with Adam Russo in Melbourne's most romantic hidden bar.
Bourke Street Mall Busking
Meet Melbourne's marvellous musicians and more in the iconic Bourke Street Mall busking spots.
Leonardo Da Vinci
Explore the life and legacy of the visionary artist, inventor, scientist and philosopher.
BBC Earth Experience
Travel the natural world in one epic audio visual experience narrated by Sir David Attenborough.
Titanic: The Artefact Exhibition
Explore human stories of the Titanic told through 200+ artefacts recovered from the legendary ship.
NGV Triennial
NGV Triennial returns in 2023 with a powerful and moving snapshot capturing the world today.
Pharaoh
A celebration of 3000 years of ancient Egyptian art and culture through more than 500 works.
Royal Exhibition Building Dome Promenade
The Royal Exhibition Building opens its doors to a unique view unseen for 100 years.
Garryowen's Melbourne
Garryowen’s Melbourne brings to life many of the characters and buildings in early Melbourne.
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Melbourne’s iconic home of exhibitions, trade shows, meetings and events.
Run the Tan
Run the iconic Tan Track around the Royal Botanic Gardens and help support mental health.
Melbourne Vixens Fan Day
Join the Melbourne Vixens at Fed Square in preparation for the 2024 Super Netball season.
A-League: Melbourne Victory v Perth Glory
Join Melbourne Victory on Easter Sunday for their match against Perth Glory.
NBL Championship Game 3: Melbourne United v Tasmania
Melbourne United host the Tasmania JackJumpers in Game 3 of the NBL Championship series.
Williams Racing Fan Zone
Get revved up for the Grand Prix at the Williams Racing Fan Zone at Fed Square.
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Melbourne for free
Discover free things to do in Melbourne, including galleries, museums, events and festivals.
What's on in December
Things to do in Melbourne in December, from free events to exhibitions and places to visit.
What's on in January
Things to do in Melbourne in January, from free events to exhibitions and places to visit.