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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.
Monopoly Dreams
Enjoy a fully immersive and interactive Monopoly experience, featuring games and challenges.
Pharaoh
A celebration of 3000 years of ancient Egyptian art and culture through more than 500 works.
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
Book a restaurant, find fireworks near you and plan the best New Year's Eve in Melbourne.
Christmas in the city
See the city light up with dazzling displays, festive events and activities for the whole family.
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.
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.
The Sunday Market at Southgate
After decades positioned around the Arts Centre, the Sunday Market is now at Southgate.
The Finders Keepers Design Market
Australia’s most-loved design market returns to Melbourne this October.
Re:Fashion Market
A four-day marketplace with over 30 stalls where you can celebrate pre-loved and upcycled garments.
Kensington Market
Showcasing the local talent that is alive and thriving in the Kensington and Flemington precincts.
The Community Grocer Carlton
A weekly pop-up market with fresh fruit and vegetables at affordable prices.
The Clothing Exchange
Refresh your wardrobe, and revolutionise fashion sustainability at Queen Victoria Market.
Food events
Find the best food events in Melbourne, from food festivals to wine tastings and cooking classes.
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
Enjoy a food and craft market every second Sunday of the month.
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
Discover a vibrant array of handmade, fine and artisanal items.
Fringe Flavours Night Market
Enjoy the return of the spring night market series Fringe Flavours Night 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.
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
Be captivated with over two hours of cabaret, burlesque comedy, sideshow and an array of surprises.
The ultimate theatre guide to Melbourne
What's on in Melbourne's theatres, clubs, cabaret bars and comedy spots.
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
Meet Melbourne's marvellous musicians and more in the iconic Bourke Street Mall busking program.
Leonardo Da Vinci
Explore the legacy of the visionary artist, inventor, scientist and philosopher at THE LUME.
Pharaoh
A celebration of 3000 years of ancient Egyptian art and culture through more than 500 works.
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’s iconic home of exhibitions, trade shows, meetings and events.
Melbourne Marathon Festival
The Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival returns to Australia’s sporting capital.
King of the Court
Australia’s premier streetball tournament, where elite athleticism meets vibrant streetball culture.
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
Enjoy school holiday fun at IKON Park when the Blues play the Lions.
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 2024 includes a whole new world of entertainment and racing action.
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 hosts its annual free Multicultural Festival at Grand Slam Oval.
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Melbourne for free
Discover free things to do in Melbourne, including galleries, museums, events and festivals.
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.
