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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.

Australian Open
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Australian Open

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

Midsumma Festival
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Midsumma Festival

Showcasing a diverse celebration of distinguished queer arts and cultural festivities.

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.

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.

View of Melbourne from across the Yarra River

Dim City

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

Shop to Win

Shop to Win

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

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival

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

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.

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.

THE LUME Melbourne

THE LUME Melbourne

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

Yayoi Kusama
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Yayoi Kusama

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

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.

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.

Christmas in the city

Christmas in the city

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

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 summer season.

Melbourne Book Market

Melbourne Book Market

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

Queen Vic Market: Australian Open Pop-up
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Queen Vic Market: Australian Open Pop-up

Channel your inner champion, with tennis equipment provided and tennis coaches to guide you.

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.

Food events

Food events

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

Kensington Market

Kensington Market

An eclectic mix of homewares, culinary treats, ceramics, sustainable goods and visual art.

The Lygon Street Market

The Lygon Street Market

Celebrating community, culture and creativity in the heart of Melbourne’s iconic Italian precinct.

The Grand Biannual Object Merchant

The Grand Biannual Object Merchant

Presenting 60+ Australian artists, designers and makers, music and performance.

Lunar New Year at Queen Victoria Market

Lunar New Year at Queen Victoria Market

Welcome the Year of the Snake with vibrant displays and cultural experiences.

Japan Sunday Market

Japan Sunday Market

Enjoy a market of Japanese culture, including food, drinks, crafts, desserts, and live music.

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 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.

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

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
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Australian Open

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

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.

Run for Respect

Run for Respect

Open to runners and walkers of all ages, with activities in the event village.

AO Hilltop
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AO Hilltop

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

Run the Tan: Run Club
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Run the Tan: Run Club

Start the weekend off on the right foot with a run around the Tan.

NBL: Melbourne United Basketball v South East Melb Phoenix

NBL: Melbourne United Basketball v South East Melb Phoenix

Melbourne United are set to hit the court for some awesome NBL action against the SEM Phoenix.

Sumo Mainichi: Live Podcast Recording

Sumo Mainichi: Live Podcast Recording

Come along to a live podcast recording from Sumo Mainichi and watch all the sumo action.

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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
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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.