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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
Discover things to do in Melbourne this weekend, from free events to exhibitions.
THE LUME Melbourne
Experience art, dining, wellness and more like never before across 3000sqm of immersive space.
Yayoi Kusama
From polka dots to pumpkins, Yayoi Kusama comes to NGV with a world-premiere blockbuster exhibition.
What's on in September
Things to do in Melbourne in September, from free events to exhibitions and places to visit.
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.
Shop to Win
Do your Christmas shopping at Melbourne's iconic shopping spots for your chance to win prizes.
Christmas in the city
See the city light up with dazzling displays, festive events and activities for the whole family.
Queen Victoria Market
This beloved Melbourne landmark is the largest open air market in the southern hemisphere.
Melbourne Book Market
Melbourne Book Market is a curated collection of more than 5,000 new and pre-loved titles.
Makers Market at The District
This outdoor undercover monthly Sunday market at Docklands features craft, gifts, fashion and food.
MeatShare Food and Music Festival
Two days of free meat tastings, diverse food vendors, live music, eating comps and family fun.
Melbourne Friends Plant Sale
Melbourne Friends are hosting an autumn plant sale at Royal Botanic Gardens.
Docklands Farmers' Market
This monthly Farmers Market brings fresh produce from all over Victoria to Docklands.
Makers' Market
Find gifts of original art, handmade crafts, photos and dog items at this special market.
Food events
Find the best food events in Melbourne, from food festivals to wine tastings and cooking classes.
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.
Melbourne for free
Discover free things to do in Melbourne, including galleries, museums, events and festivals.
Melbourne's best Lunar New Year events
Featuring lion dances, delicious street food and weekend pop-ups.
Learn to Knit Workshop
Pause your mental chatter and learn to knit in a supportive and nurturing environment.
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.
The ultimate theatre guide to Melbourne
What's on in Melbourne's theatres, clubs, cabaret bars and comedy spots.
Melbourne's best drag shows and queer-friendly venues
Find burlesque life drawing, cabaret and the best queer-friendly venues in Melbourne.
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Get ready to giggle at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival!
Something Good: Improv Comedy Show
Enjoy long form improv at its finest, with famous faces dropping by each week.
Monolith
Five powerful female dancers craft a sinewy, muscular and androgynous choreographic language.
Yong
Mixing historical fact and narrative fiction, moving from China to the goldfields of Australia.
Dying: A Memoir
Equally moving and hilarious, Cory Taylor’s last work has been adapted by Benjamin Law.
The Wrong Gods
This new work tells a tale of community, family and freedom in the face of impending globalisation.
The Last Word
Original music and anecdotes capturing the heartfelt, comedic and infuriating ways of relationships.
Blake Everett: Kindly Remove Your Shoes
Take off your shoes (slippers provided) and step into the cosiest show of the Comedy Festival.
Bourke Street Mall Busking
Meet Melbourne's marvellous musicians and more in the iconic Bourke Street Mall busking program.
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
Big ideas, bold experiences...this is where Melbourne’s most exciting events come to life.
Nocturnal: Museum After Dark
Step into a world of wonder at an after-hours Melbourne Museum experience just for adults.
Curator’s Talk: Artists, Writers and the River
Join curator Judith Buckrich in a behind-the-scenes talk about her Yarra Birrarung exhibition.
French Impressionism
The Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition from the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
Mercedes Benz Club Victoria Display
See a number of rarely seen cars, spanning many years and models.
The Pacific Sisters
Zoot suits and ActiVAtions take over Smorgon Family Plaza with the Pacific Sisters.
Noah Spivak: (un)seen
View these stunning silver works investigating the space between narcissism and self-loathing.
Melbourne University Sport School Holiday Program
Kick off the Easter break with activities designed for kids aged 5–12.
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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
Things to do in Melbourne in January, from free events to exhibitions and places to visit.
What's on in February
Things to do in Melbourne in February, from free events to exhibitions and places to visit.