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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.

Moomba

Moomba

An annual free festival held along the banks of the Yarra River.

Things you can only see in the city

Things you can only see in the city

Uncover secret rooms, historic architecture and iconic landmarks found only in the city.

Christmas in the city

Christmas in the city

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

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.

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.

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 season.

Melbourne Book Market

Melbourne Book Market

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

Bourne Local Market

Bourne Local Market

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

The Finders Keepers Design Market

The Finders Keepers Design Market

This much-loved design market returns in October, bringing Australia's best makers together.

Oktoberfest Filipino Festival

Oktoberfest Filipino Festival

A celebration bringing the vibrant spirit of Filipino culture, music and cuisine to Melbourne.

Queen Vic Market Seafood Lovers Tour

Queen Vic Market Seafood Lovers Tour

This two-hour guided walking tour includes generous tastings and a market shopping bag.

Docklands Farmers' Market
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Docklands Farmers' Market

Head to AFL’s Marvel Stadium for the Docklands Farmers' Market.

Queen Vic Market Flavours of Greece Tour

Queen Vic Market Flavours of Greece Tour

Take a walk through Queen Victoria Market with a Greek specialist tour guide.

Festival Indonesia

Festival Indonesia

Bringing the vibrant spirit of a traditional Indonesian marketplace to life.

Melbourne Pen and Stationery Show

Melbourne Pen and Stationery Show

This 25th anniversary show features a huge variety of stationery supplies and activities.

Fizz and Fashion: Pop-up Boutique and Fashion Show and Tell

Fizz and Fashion: Pop-up Boutique and Fashion Show and Tell

A glamorous evening where bubbles meet style in cocktail-bar elegance

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.

Moomba

Moomba

An annual free festival held along the banks of the Yarra River.

Shrine Kids
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Shrine Kids

Embark on a family adventure with this engaging program designed for discovery at every turn.

The best playgrounds in Melbourne

The best playgrounds in Melbourne

We've rounded up the best adventure parks and playgrounds.

Melbourne Boat Show

Melbourne Boat Show

Visit the Docklands waterfront for four fun-filled days and discover your boating lifestyle.

Melbourne for free

Melbourne for free

Discover free things to do in Melbourne, including galleries, museums, events and festivals.

Melbourne's best Lunar New Year events

Melbourne's best Lunar New Year events

Featuring lion dances, delicious street food and weekend pop-ups.

Mina Yu Quartet with Strings: Studio Ghibli

Mina Yu Quartet with Strings: Studio Ghibli

Immerse yourself in the melodies and soundscapes of Studio Ghibli films with Mina Yu.

Bill's Walk

Bill's Walk

Melbourne's favourite charity walk raises funds for brain cancer patient care.

Matinees at ACMI Cinemas
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Matinees at ACMI Cinemas

Celebrate cinema with a thoughtfully curated line-up of films from Australia and around the world.

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.

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.

Imp! (One Man, Many Parts)

Imp! (One Man, Many Parts)

Join Jacques as he traverses the seven ages of life from birth to death, a joyously woeful ballad.

Faulty Towers The Dining Experience

Faulty Towers The Dining Experience

The global sensation returns with a fully immersive dining experience.

A Succulent Chinese Musical

A Succulent Chinese Musical

A musical comedy show written by Rick Butler and Kate Stewart.

Dying: A Memoir

Dying: A Memoir

Equally moving and hilarious, Cory Taylor’s last work has been adapted by Benjamin Law.

MJ The Musical
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MJ The Musical

A look into the life, music and career of one of the most influential artists in music history.

Spruik!

Spruik!

Enjoy a live, open air, free, rom-com play in Argyle Square.

First Trimester

First Trimester

First Trimester explores human connection and parenthood

Samson

Samson

A physical comedy based on Sumatran folklore.

Alakazam

Alakazam

A playful solo-comedy featuring clowning and interactive games.

Beast Feast

Beast Feast

A fairytale gone feral, a grotesque and gory show for anyone who's ever been told to calm down.

Australian Music Vault

Australian Music Vault

A celebration of Australian contemporary music – past, present and future.

Bourke Street Mall Busking

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

Big ideas, bold experiences...this is where Melbourne’s most exciting events come to life.

Melbourne Fashion Week

Melbourne Fashion Week

Get ready for a week-long celebration of fashion and creativity as M/FW takes over the city.

Nocturnal: Museum After Dark
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Nocturnal: Museum After Dark

Step into a world of wonder at an after-hours Melbourne Museum experience just for adults.

Only in the City

Only in the City

This city hums with energy - with hidden laneway cafes, rooftop bars, art and culture at every turn.

Tschabalala Self: Skin Tight
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Tschabalala Self: Skin Tight

The first solo exhibition in Australia for renowned American artist Tschabalala Self.

Little Bourke Street Runway Presented by Emporium Melbourne

Little Bourke Street Runway Presented by Emporium Melbourne

Melbourne’s premier retail destination comes to life against the backdrop of Little Bourke St.

Creative Acts: Artists and their inspirations
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Creative Acts: Artists and their inspirations

Explore the process, passion and practice of five visionary Australian artists.

Our Way: Celebrating Indigenous Art
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Our Way: Celebrating Indigenous Art

Exploring how Indigenous artists reimagine storytelling today, expanding on artistic traditions.

The Future by EAC x M/FW

The Future by EAC x M/FW

The Emerging Artists Collective returns with a fresh showcase of emerging designers for M/FW.

Cat Lovers Festival

Cat Lovers Festival

Australia’s only educational and truly immersive celebration of our feline friends.

Game Worlds
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Game Worlds

ACMI's new playable exhibition features more than 30 videogames from the 1970s to today.

BKT Tyres Men’s T20 International: Australia v India

BKT Tyres Men’s T20 International: Australia v India

Australia takes on India in the second T20 International match of the series.

BBL: Melbourne Stars v Sydney Sixers

BBL: Melbourne Stars v Sydney Sixers

Come to the MCG and see the Melbourne Stars host the Sydney Sixers.

NBL: Melbourne United v Tasmania JackJumpers

NBL: Melbourne United v Tasmania JackJumpers

Melbourne United play the Tasmania JackJumpers in the return of the open air game.

Vision Australia Santa Fun Run

Vision Australia Santa Fun Run

Join hundreds of others as they run, walk, jog or roll for Vision Australia's Santa Fun Run.

NBL: Melbourne United v Adelaide 36ers

NBL: Melbourne United v Adelaide 36ers

NBL basketball is back - catch this exciting show of Australian sport live at John Cain Arena.

Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival

Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival

The Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival has already sold out, but you can still cheer on participants.

BBL: Melbourne Stars v Adelaide Strikers

BBL: Melbourne Stars v Adelaide Strikers

The Melbourne Stars take on the Adelaide Strikers at the 'G for the First Nations match.

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.

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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.

What's on in February

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

What's on in March

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