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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.

Pharaoh
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Pharaoh

A celebration of 3000 years of ancient Egyptian art and culture through more than 500 works.

THE LUME Melbourne

THE LUME Melbourne

Experience art, dining, wellness and more like never before across 3,000sqm of immersive space.

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.

Christmas in the city

Christmas in the city

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

Yayoi Kusama

Yayoi Kusama

From polka dots to pumpkins, Yayoi Kusama comes to NGV with a world-premiere blockbuster exhibition.

What's on in September

What's on in September

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

Queen Victoria Market

Queen Victoria Market

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

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
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The Sunday Market at Southgate

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

Bourne Local Market
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Bourne Local Market

Visit the Collins Square retail plaza for curated local market stalls.

The Finders Keepers Design Market

The Finders Keepers Design Market

Australia’s most-loved design market returns to Melbourne this October.

Re:Fashion Market

Re:Fashion Market

A four-day marketplace with over 30 stalls where you can celebrate pre-loved and upcycled garments.

Kensington Market
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Kensington Market

Showcasing the local talent that is alive and thriving in the Kensington and Flemington precincts.

The Community Grocer Carlton
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The Community Grocer Carlton

A weekly pop-up market with fresh fruit and vegetables at affordable prices.

The Clothing Exchange

The Clothing Exchange

Refresh your wardrobe, and revolutionise fashion sustainability at Queen Victoria Market.

Food events

Food events

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

The Lygon Street Market
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The Lygon Street Market

A new monthly Sunday market offering the best in locally made art, design, and tasty treats.

Docklands Sunday Community Craft and Food Market
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Docklands Sunday Community Craft and Food Market

Enjoy a food and craft market every second Sunday of the month.

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.

Fashion Market by Collins Square and Bourne Local Market

Fashion Market by Collins Square and Bourne Local Market

Discover a vibrant array of handmade, fine and artisanal items.

Fringe Flavours Night Market
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Fringe Flavours Night Market

Enjoy the return of the spring night market series Fringe Flavours Night Market.

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
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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.

Jazz Manouche with Adam Russo

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
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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

Leonardo Da Vinci
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Leonardo Da Vinci

Explore the legacy of the visionary artist, inventor, scientist and philosopher at THE LUME.

Pharaoh
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Pharaoh

A celebration of 3000 years of ancient Egyptian art and culture through more than 500 works.

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.

Melbourne Marathon Festival

Melbourne Marathon Festival

The Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival returns to Australia’s sporting capital.

King of the Court

King of the Court

Australia’s premier streetball tournament, where elite athleticism meets vibrant streetball culture.

WBBL: Melbourne Stars v Melbourne Renegades

WBBL: Melbourne Stars v Melbourne Renegades

See you at the 'G for one of the biggest games in the Women's Big Bash season.

AFLW Week 6: Carlton v Brisbane Lions

AFLW Week 6: Carlton v Brisbane Lions

Enjoy school holiday fun at IKON Park when the Blues play the Lions.

Hawthorn Football Club: Best and Fairest Award

Hawthorn Football Club: Best and Fairest Award

Witness the vote count to crown the winner of Hawthorn's Peter Crimmins Medal.

Melbourne Cup Carnival

Melbourne Cup Carnival

Melbourne Cup Carnival 2024 includes a whole new world of entertainment and racing action.

BBL: Melbourne Stars at the MCG

BBL: Melbourne Stars at the MCG

The sky is the limit this season for the Stars. Enjoy a fun, family-friendly night out at the MCG.

Melbourne United Multicultural Festival

Melbourne United Multicultural Festival

Melbourne United hosts its annual free Multicultural Festival at Grand Slam Oval.

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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

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.