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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.
Australian Open
An epic fusion of music, entertainment, brand new fan experiences plus blockbuster tennis.
Midsumma Festival
Showcasing a diverse celebration of distinguished queer arts and cultural festivities.
Antipodes Festival
Enjoy a giant street party as Lonsdale St is transformed into a celebration of Greek culture.
Gut Oggau x Embla
Meet the makers of one of the world's great natural wines and enjoy a family-style menu.
Shop to Win
Do your Christmas shopping at Melbourne's iconic shopping spots for your chance to win prizes.
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
A night of loud flavours and ‘punk rock’ Thai with a personal twist.
THE LUME Melbourne
Experience art, dining, wellness and more like never before across 3000sqm of immersive space.
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
Book a restaurant, find fireworks near you and plan the best New Year's Eve in Melbourne.
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
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.
The ultimate guide to Melbourne's best markets
Explore Melbourne's iconic markets this summer season.
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
Channel your inner champion, with tennis equipment provided and tennis coaches to guide you.
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 pops up for the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival!
Baker's Dozen
A celebration of caking and baking including favourite bakers from Australia and the world.
Food events
Find the best food events in Melbourne, from food festivals to wine tastings and cooking classes.
Kensington Market
An eclectic mix of homewares, culinary treats, ceramics, sustainable goods and visual art.
The Lygon Street Market
Celebrating community, culture and creativity in the heart of Melbourne’s iconic Italian precinct.
The Grand Biannual Object Merchant
Presenting 60+ Australian artists, designers and makers, music and performance.
Lunar New Year at Queen Victoria Market
Welcome the Year of the Snake with vibrant displays and cultural experiences.
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
Embrace the chill with warming treats, pop-ups and events worthy of a Northern Hemisphere winter.
The Sunday Market at Southgate
After decades positioned around the Arts Centre, the Sunday Market is now at Southgate.
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.
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.
Australian Open
An epic fusion of music, entertainment, brand new fan experiences plus blockbuster tennis.
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
Don't miss Melbourne City's Matildas and Socceroos in action.
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
Come along to a live podcast recording from Sumo Mainichi and watch all the sumo action.
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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.