What's on in April
Discover things to do in Melbourne in April, from free events to exhibitions, attractions and places to visit.
Mystery Picnic: Melbourne Laneways
Solve clues, taste and collect pre-paid gourmet food on this unique foodie adventure.
THE LUME Melbourne
Experience art, dining, wellness and more like never before across 3,000sqm of immersive space.
Leonardo Da Vinci
Explore the legacy of the visionary artist, inventor, scientist and philosopher at THE LUME.
Kings of Comedy: Underground, Uncensored, Unrivalled
Enjoy stand-up comedy from future stars and celebrity guest headliners.
The Explorer: Melbourne Gardens
Discover the beauty of this inner-city oasis from the comfort of an open-air minibus.
Improvised Comedy: The Remix
Improvised comedy from true stories, sampled and remixed to create comedy gold.
Linguas Melbourne Language Exchange Social
Meet new people and practise speaking another language, weekly nights at Diesel Bar.
Sommelier's Table Wine Degustation with Food
Enjoy a unique wine-degustation matched to a four-course meal with a sommelier
ACMI Preschoolers
A fun, free program created for 2-5 year-olds to enjoy ACMI with their parent, grandparent or carer.
Improvised Comedy: F#*k This, I Quit
This show uses your work stories to create hilarious inmprovised scenes.
Government House Tour
Discover Melbourne’s rich heritage in the grand State Rooms of Government House.
Trenches to Runway: Military Influences on Popular Fashion
Explore the enduring influence of military design on popular fashion.
Free Guided Walk
A free guided walk is the perfect way to enjoy the sunny weather in Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.
The Story of the Moving Image
An ongoing exhibition that journeys through the past, present and future of the moving image.
Memento Mori
A trio of public murals inspired by the Fates of Greek mythology, inspire passersby to embrace life.
The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque
Be captivated with over two hours of cabaret, burlesque comedy, sideshow and an array of surprises.
Women Work for Victory in WWII
Explore the story of women on the home front during the Second World War.
Melbourne Out Loud: Life through the lens of Rennie Ellis
Relive Melbourne's culture and fashion through the lens of iconic photographer Rennie Ellis.
Belongings: Objects and Family Life
An exhibition looking at some of the objects that have shaped family in Australia over the decades.
Mindful Movement and Poetry with Collective Being
A trauma-informed, mental health aware and accessible gentle movement and mindfulness session.
Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure
A free fun outdoor seek and find adventure around the Fitzroy Gardens.
Rainbow Buddies
An immersive Play In Real Life game for kids aged four to nine, at District Docklands.
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What's on in May
Things to do in Melbourne in May, from free events to exhibitions and places to visit.
Major events
From the Australian Open to the Melbourne Cup, major events take centre stage throughout the year.
Family and kids
Find things to do with the kids, from family-friendly events to fun attractions and workshops.
Melbourne for free
Discover free things to do in Melbourne, including galleries, museums, events and festivals.