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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.
Things you can only see in the city
Uncover secret rooms, historic architecture and iconic landmarks found only in the city.
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.
The Finders Keepers Design Market
This much-loved design market returns in July, bringing Australia's best makers together.
Laneway Learning’s Big Craft Destash
Pick up a new craft, and give an old project a second chance all while supporting Laneway Learning.
St Paul's Cathedral Winterfest Indoor Market
A vibrant indoor event supporting Melbourne’s homeless community.
Christmas in July at the Corner Market
Step into a winter wonderland these school holidays with a magical Christmas in July market.
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.
Firelight Festival
Epic free winter festival with fire performers, light installations, live music and foodie feasts.
The Melbourne Magic Festival
Casting its spell with performances and workshops for all ages this winter.
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.
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.
Something Good: Improv Comedy Show
Enjoy long form improv at its finest, with famous faces dropping by each week.
Improvised Comedy: The Remix
Improvised comedy from true stories, sampled and remixed to create comedy gold.
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.
Asian Comedy Showcase
See Australia's funniest Asian comedians, from TV and radio as well as up-and-coming stars.
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.
Only in the City
This city hums with energy - with hidden laneway cafes, rooftop bars, art and culture at every turn.
Nocturnal: Museum After Dark
Step into a world of wonder at an after-hours Melbourne Museum experience just for adults.
Ostro x Einder
Julia Busuttil Nishimura crafts a feast beneath the striking installation, Einder by Boris Acket.
French Impressionism
The Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition from the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
Exploration 25: Celebrating 25 Years of Emerging Art
Flinders Lane Gallery present their annual showcase of emerging and unsigned artists.
Athenie Leckey: 79 Banksias
An acrylic painting series of 79 banksias, each showing how the species differ.
Wallabies v The British & Irish Lions
Witness this historic rugby match between the Wallabies and The British and Irish Lions.
City Beer Run: Brick Lane
A non-competitive run, jog, huff or puff – depending on your ability then happy hour priced beer.
Wallabies v Lions Rugby Test Match Preview Dinner
Celebrate and preview the second Lions Test at a special dinner, and hear from rugby greats.
Big V Gala Dinner
Victorian Amateur Football Association celebrates 100 years of Big V Representative Football.
First Nations & Pasifika XV v British & Irish Lions
Be there when the First Nations and Pasifika XV take on the Lions at Marvel Stadium.
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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.
What's on in March
Things to do in Melbourne in March, from free events to exhibitions and places to visit.