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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.

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.

Shop to Win

Shop to Win

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

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 season.

Melbourne Book Market

Melbourne Book Market

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

Winter Night Market
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Winter Night Market

The Winter Night Market returns to the iconic Queen Victoria Market sheds.

Makers Market at The District
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Makers Market at The District

This outdoor undercover monthly Sunday market at Docklands features craft, gifts, fashion and food.

The Little Food Market

The Little Food Market

Australia's culinary playground returns to the Royal Exhibition Building.

The Finders Keepers Design Market

The Finders Keepers Design Market

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

Coffee Weekend

Coffee Weekend

Australia's biggest filter coffee tasting festival arrives in July.

Laneway Learning’s Big Craft Destash

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

St Paul's Cathedral Winterfest Indoor Market

A vibrant indoor event supporting Melbourne’s homeless community.

Christmas in July at the Corner Market

Christmas in July at the Corner Market

Step into a winter wonderland these school holidays with a magical Christmas in July market.

The Lygon Street Market

The Lygon Street Market

Monthly makers market in the heart of Carlton.

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

School holidays

Entertain the whole family over the school holidays with these kid-friendly events and activities.

Moomba

Moomba

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

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.

Burdi Burdi

Burdi Burdi

A sonic installation along Evan Walker Bridge.

DELIRI

DELIRI

State Library Victoria morphs with an algorithm-driven audio-visual hallucination.

The Melbourne Magic Festival

The Melbourne Magic Festival

Casting its spell with performances and workshops for all ages this winter.

MATRIA

MATRIA

Step inside a living, breathing pink bubble grown in the Royal Exhibition Building.

Alcove LTD

Alcove LTD

An optical illusion of light and sound.

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.

Something Good: Improv Comedy Show
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Something Good: Improv Comedy Show

Enjoy long form improv at its finest, with famous faces dropping by each week.

The 39 Steps

The 39 Steps

Four actors, 130 characters and 100 minutes of hilarity.

Asian Comedy Showcase
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Asian Comedy Showcase

See Australia's funniest Asian comedians, from TV and radio as well as up-and-coming stars.

Improvised Comedy: The Remix
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Improvised Comedy: The Remix

Improvised comedy from true stories, sampled and remixed to create comedy gold.

Yong

Yong

Mixing historical fact and narrative fiction, moving from China to the goldfields of Australia.

The Big Burlesque Show

The Big Burlesque Show

Step into the wild side of burlesque.

Smells Like a Song: An Improvised Musical
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Smells Like a Song: An Improvised Musical

Smells Like a Song is an improvised musical performed by Impro Melbourne.

Dying: A Memoir

Dying: A Memoir

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

The Wrong Gods
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The Wrong Gods

This new work tells a tale of community, family and freedom in the face of impending globalisation.

An Evening on Broadway

An Evening on Broadway

An extraordinary celebration of musical theatre.

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.

Ostro x Einder

Ostro x Einder

Julia Busuttil Nishimura crafts a feast beneath the striking installation, Einder by Boris Acket.

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.

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.

Ryoji Ikeda ultratronics / CORIN presents DIWA

Ryoji Ikeda ultratronics / CORIN presents DIWA

Two visionaries of live AV bend time and space in one transcendent night of sensory immersion.

Library Up Late

Library Up Late

Party late into the night at State Library Victoria

Now or Never

Now or Never

Arts, ideas, sound, technology; a festival of new dimensions for Melbourne/Narrm.

Einder

Einder

Look up, the roaring sea meets the sky in an aerial dance in a fabric installation by Boris Acket.

Andrew Totman: Alchemy of the Night
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Andrew Totman: Alchemy of the Night

An exhibition of work by artist Andrew Totman.

French Impressionism
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French Impressionism

The Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition from the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

Jeswri: Beyond Hectic

Jeswri: Beyond Hectic

Emerse yourself in the work of Gadigal artist Jeswri for NAIDOC Week.

Wallabies v The British & Irish Lions

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
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City Beer Run: Brick Lane

A non-competitive run, jog, huff or puff – depending on your ability then happy hour priced beer.

PicklePalooza

PicklePalooza

Free pickleball festival with games, clinics, food, music and fun for all ages.

Night of Champions: An Evening with Evonne Goolagong

Night of Champions: An Evening with Evonne Goolagong

Indulge in an unforgettable night of exquisite food, fine wine and exceptional entertainment.

Wallabies v Lions Rugby Test Match Preview Dinner

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

Big V Gala Dinner

Victorian Amateur Football Association celebrates 100 years of Big V Representative Football.

First Nations & Pasifika XV v British & Irish Lions

First Nations & Pasifika XV v British & Irish Lions

Be there when the First Nations and Pasifika XV take on the Lions at Marvel Stadium.

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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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

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.