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The best free festivals in Melbourne

The best free festivals in Melbourne

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

What's on this weekend in Melbourne

What's on this weekend in Melbourne

Discover things to do in Melbourne this weekend, from free events to exhibitions.

Melbourne's best blockbuster events

Melbourne's best blockbuster events

The best major events on in Melbourne this year.

Monopoly Dreams

Monopoly Dreams

Enjoy a fully immersive and interactive Monopoly experience, featuring games and challenges.

New Year's Eve in Melbourne

New Year's Eve in Melbourne

From fireworks to fancy dinners and family fun, Melbourne is the perfect place to celebrate NYE.

Australian Open

Australian Open

An epic fusion of music, entertainment, brand new fan experiences plus blockbuster tennis.

Antipodes Festival

Antipodes Festival

Enjoy a giant street party as Lonsdale St is transformed into a celebration of Greek culture.

Moonlight Cinema
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Moonlight Cinema

Australia’s favourite outdoor cinema is back for another season under the stars.

Osteria Gia sotto l’arco x Grossi Florentino

Osteria Gia sotto l’arco x Grossi Florentino

Experience Puglia's soul in the heart of Melbourne.

Something Saucy

Something Saucy

Transforming a sliver of the CBD into a pasta paradise.

Shop to Win
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Shop to Win

Do your Christmas shopping at Melbourne's iconic shopping spots for your chance to win prizes.

Gut Oggau x Embla

Gut Oggau x Embla

Meet the makers of one of the world's great natural wines and enjoy a family-style menu.

Taco Toum Day 2.0

Taco Toum Day 2.0

Try Lebanese-style tacos and Mexico’s answer to kibbeh.

Not Just Ramen: Ramen Dinner

Not Just Ramen: Ramen Dinner

London's inauthentic ramen sensation Supa Ya comes to Reed House.

THE LUME Melbourne

THE LUME Melbourne

Experience art, dining, wellness and more like never before across 3000sqm of immersive space.

The ultimate guide to Melbourne's best Christmas lights and decorations

The ultimate guide to Melbourne's best Christmas lights and decorations

Where to see stunning Christmas trees, the best Christmas lights and more beautiful decorations.

View of Melbourne from across the Yarra River

Dim City

Paying tasty tribute to a true Victorian snack icon at Emporium Melbourne.

The best restaurants to book for New Year's Eve

The best restaurants to book for New Year's Eve

Book a restaurant, find fireworks near you and plan the best New Year's Eve in Melbourne.

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival

It’s time to hit the city and taste the flavour.

Christmas in the city
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Christmas in the city

See the city light up with dazzling displays, festive events and activities for the whole family.

Omurice! Motokichi Yukimura at Ishizuka

Omurice! Motokichi Yukimura at Ishizuka

Experience the world's most famous omurice at one of Melbourne's best Japanese restaurants.

Very Fragrant – Haawm x Dessous

Very Fragrant – Haawm x Dessous

A night of loud flavours and ‘punk rock’ Thai with a personal twist.

Christmas eat and drink

Christmas eat and drink

Feeling festive? Sip mistletoe martinis at a rooftop bar or dine under the lights in a laneway.

Queen Victoria Market

Queen Victoria Market

This beloved Melbourne landmark is the largest open air market in the southern hemisphere.

The ultimate guide to Melbourne's best markets

The ultimate guide to Melbourne's best markets

Explore Melbourne's iconic markets this festive season.

Melbourne Book Market

Melbourne Book Market

Melbourne Book Market is a curated collection of more than 5,000 new and pre-loved titles.

The Sunday Market at Southgate

The Sunday Market at Southgate

After decades positioned around the Arts Centre, the Sunday Market is now at Southgate.

Christmas Markets at Southgate
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Christmas Markets at Southgate

Southgate's popular Sunday Market takes on a Christmas focus during December.

Artist Christmas Market: Arts, Crafts & Old Wines
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Artist Christmas Market: Arts, Crafts & Old Wines

Find bespoke gifts of artwork, pottery, glass, crafts, candles and old wines at this special market.

Festival of the Photocopier Zine Fair

Festival of the Photocopier Zine Fair

The Festival of the Photocopier is a two-day zine fair with over 100 stalls celebrating zines.

The Finders Keepers Food Market

The Finders Keepers Food Market

The Finders Keepers Food Market pops up for the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival!

Summer Night Market
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Summer Night Market

Everybody’s favourite Summer Night Market returns to Queen Victoria Market!

Baker's Dozen

Baker's Dozen

A celebration of caking and baking including favourite bakers from Australia and the world.

Melbourne Record Fair

Melbourne Record Fair

Shop over 15,000 new and used records from Melbourne’s best vinyl dealers.

Queen Vic Market Christmas
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Queen Vic Market Christmas

Explore the magic of the season as Queen Victoria Market hosts festive fun.

Food events

Food events

Find the best food events in Melbourne, from food festivals to wine tastings and cooking classes.

View of Melbourne from across the Yarra River
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235 Bourke Christmas Market

Enjoy a variety of stalls featuring unique gifts, delicious food and holiday entertainment.

Where to enjoy a white winter in Melbourne

Where to enjoy a white winter in Melbourne

Embrace the chill with warming treats, pop-ups and events worthy of a Northern Hemisphere winter.

The best things to do with your family at Christmas

The best things to do with your family at Christmas

Rediscover the magic of Melbourne with free events, festive lights and an epic Christmas carnival.

Best Santa photo spots in Melbourne

Best Santa photo spots in Melbourne

Skip the Westfield crowd and get free Santa photo, ugly jumper pics and more.

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 rainy day activities for kids

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

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

School holidays

Entertain the whole family over the school holidays with these kid-friendly events and activities.

Shrine Kids
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Shrine Kids

A free self-guided program for visitors of all ages.

The best playgrounds in Melbourne

The best playgrounds in Melbourne

We've rounded up the best adventure parks and playgrounds.

Melbourne's best drag shows and queer-friendly venues

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
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The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque

Be captivated with over two hours of cabaret, burlesque comedy, sideshow and an array of surprises.

Witches in Britches

Witches in Britches

A lively musical-theatre restaurant with a kitsch Halloween atmosphere.

The ultimate theatre guide to Melbourne

The ultimate theatre guide to Melbourne

What's on in Melbourne's theatres, clubs, cabaret bars and comedy spots.

Australian Music Vault

Australian Music Vault

A celebration of Australian contemporary music – past, present and future.

Sea Shanties and Folk Songs
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Sea Shanties and Folk Songs

Join this free weekly celebration of rollicking and spirited singing.

Bourke Street Mall Busking

Bourke Street Mall Busking

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

The ultimate Melbourne live gig guide

The ultimate Melbourne live gig guide

Concert halls and music venues hosting live music this week

Royal Exhibition Building Dome Promenade

Royal Exhibition Building Dome Promenade

The Royal Exhibition Building opens its doors to a unique view unseen for 100 years.

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

Melbourne’s iconic home of exhibitions, trade shows, meetings and events.

Australian Open

Australian Open

An epic fusion of music, entertainment, brand new fan experiences plus blockbuster tennis.

Pro Kabaddi League Melbourne Raid

Pro Kabaddi League Melbourne Raid

India's most explosive sport is arriving in Melbourne.

A-League: Melbourne City v Brisbane Roar Double Header

A-League: Melbourne City v Brisbane Roar Double Header

Don't miss Melbourne City's Matildas and Socceroos in action.

AO Hilltop

AO Hilltop

Unwind after work, catch up with friends or view the live action on the big screen.

A-League: Melbourne City v Wellington Phoenix FC

A-League: Melbourne City v Wellington Phoenix FC

Don't miss Melbourne City's first home game of 2025.

NBL: Melbourne United Basketball v Tasmania JackJumpers

NBL: Melbourne United Basketball v Tasmania JackJumpers

Melbourne United hit the court for some awesome NBL action against the Tasmania JackJumpers.

A-League: Melbourne City v Perth Glory/Sydney FC

A-League: Melbourne City v Perth Glory/Sydney FC

Don't miss Melbourne City's Matildas and Socceroos in action.

A-League: Melbourne City v Western United FC

A-League: Melbourne City v Western United FC

Don't miss Melbourne City host cross-town rivals Western United.

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Melbourne for free

Melbourne for free

Discover free things to do in Melbourne, including galleries, museums, events and festivals.

What's on in December
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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

What's on in January

Things to do in Melbourne in January, from free events to exhibitions and places to visit.

Only in the City

Only in the City

There’s more to explore, only in the city.