Discover things to do in Melbourne in April, from free events to exhibitions, attractions and places to visit.

Mystery Sidedoor City: Wine and Asian Fusion Bites
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Mystery Sidedoor City: Wine and Asian Fusion Bites

Enjoy off-menu bites and paired drinks at a hidden Melbourne venue on this guided tasting adventure.

Serene Terrarium: Workshop for Beginners
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Serene Terrarium: Workshop for Beginners

Create your mini plant world while enjoying a soothing cuppa and a calming environment.

View of Melbourne from across the Yarra River
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G3 Game

Experience gaming like never before, with state-of-the-art facilities.

DIVA

DIVA

From opera stars to pop icons, celebrate the power and creativity of the diva.

The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque
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The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque

Experience Melbourne's most intimate variety show in a hidden gem of the city.

Mosaic Making Workshop for Beginners
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Mosaic Making Workshop for Beginners

Learn the art of creating beautiful mosaics from start to finish.

Mystery Picnic With Friends: Melbourne Laneways
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Mystery Picnic With Friends: Melbourne Laneways

Go on a unique foodie adventure, solving clues, tasting and collecting pre-paid gourmet food.

Westwood | Kawakubo

Westwood | Kawakubo

NGV’s summer exhibition pairs two icons of the fashion world, Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo.

Mystery Picnic with Self Drive Boat: Melbourne Laneways
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Mystery Picnic with Self Drive Boat: Melbourne Laneways

Solve clues, taste and collect pre-paid gourmet food on this unique foodie adventure.

Sunday Night Stand Up Comedy Show
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Sunday Night Stand Up Comedy Show

See some of Melbourne's best stand-up comedy, every Sunday night.

World of the Book
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World of the Book

Explore the rare, the sacred and the iconic in the 20th anniversary of this annual exhibition.

The 60 Four: Hits of the ‘60s and ‘70s

The 60 Four: Hits of the ‘60s and ‘70s

Relive a defining era of music history as The 60 Four bring the biggest '60s and '70s hits to life.

Colourful Mosaic Coaster Workshop
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Colourful Mosaic Coaster Workshop

Come and make mosaic coasters and step into the world of colours.

A-League Men: Melbourne Victory vs Wellington Phoenix

A-League Men: Melbourne Victory vs Wellington Phoenix

Melbourne Victory take on the Wellington Phoenix at AAMI Park.

Cloisonne Enamel Painting Workshop for Beginners
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Cloisonne Enamel Painting Workshop for Beginners

Create a unique drink coaster using the ancient cloisonné art.

Let's Party: NGV Fashion for Kids

Let's Party: NGV Fashion for Kids

Step into a vibrant world of colour, creativity and celebration.

MECCA X NGV Women in Design Commission: Nipa Doshi
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MECCA X NGV Women in Design Commission: Nipa Doshi

Designer Nipa Doshi explores beauty, plurality and diversity in her handcrafted cabinet.

Mystery Sidedoor: 5 Plate South East Asia Tasting Menu
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Mystery Sidedoor: 5 Plate South East Asia Tasting Menu

Enjoy off-menu bites and paired drinks at a hidden Melbourne venue on this guided tasting adventure.

Making Memoir of a Snail
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Making Memoir of a Snail

Explore handmade sets, props and characters from Adam Elliot's claymation film Memoir of a Snail.

Swinging 60s
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Swinging 60s

Did the sixties really swing in Victoria? A new exhibition from the Old Treasury Building.

Polymer Clay Earring Workshop
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Polymer Clay Earring Workshop

Create beautiful jewellery in this fun workshop.

Hany Armanious: Stone Soup

Hany Armanious: Stone Soup

An exhibition of ordinary objects transformed into near-perfect doubles that unsettle what we know.

A-League Men's: Melbourne Victory vs Newcastle Jets

A-League Men's: Melbourne Victory vs Newcastle Jets

Melbourne Victory take on the Newcastle Jets at AAMI Park.

Run the Tan

Run the Tan

The annual showcase charity event supporting mental health and wellbeing.

Chocolate Family Adventure Day
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Chocolate Family Adventure Day

Enjoy an all-inclusive, stress-free family outing filled with fun, creativity, and delicious treats.

Family Mystery Picnic: Melbourne Laneways
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Family Mystery Picnic: Melbourne Laneways

Solve clues, taste and collect pre-paid gourmet food on this unique foodie adventure.

Mystery Picnic Date: Melbourne Laneways
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Mystery Picnic Date: Melbourne Laneways

Solve clues and riddles to collect your special gourmet picnic on a unique foodie adventure.

Tote Bag Block Printing Workshop for Beginners
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Tote Bag Block Printing Workshop for Beginners

Style your bag just the way you like it with block printing.

Mystery Rooftop Bar Hop
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Mystery Rooftop Bar Hop

Solve clues to unlock rooftop bars, cocktails, snacks and stunning Melbourne city views.

Fitzroy Gardens Heritage Tour
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Fitzroy Gardens Heritage Tour

A journey through the heritage-listed gardens, where history and nature seamlessly blend.

Order Up: A City Fed by Many Cultures
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Order Up: A City Fed by Many Cultures

Experience the soul of Melbourne’s hospitality scene like never before and this exhibition.

The Grand Tour
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The Grand Tour

An exhibition exploring the history and impact of the 18th-century cultural right-of-passage.

Eucalypts of Hodogaya
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Eucalypts of Hodogaya

An exhibition that reflects on a remarkable story of post-war reconciliation and remembrance.

Glass Painting Workshop for Beginners
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Glass Painting Workshop for Beginners

Make your own glass-painted, quirky night lamp.

The F1 Exhibition

The F1 Exhibition

The F1 Exhibition makes its long-awaited debut in Australia.

Kokedama Workshop
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Kokedama Workshop

Enjoy a beginner's workshop and learn how to make a little moss ball plant.

Polymer Clay Workshop
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Polymer Clay Workshop

Create beautiful pairs of earrings and necklaces using polymer clay in this fun workshop.

Rewind Forward: Creative in Residence Group Exhibition
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Rewind Forward: Creative in Residence Group Exhibition

Drawing from state archives, artists create works that reawaken Victoria’s historical narrative.

Music Matinee
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Music Matinee

Enjoy live and free music concerts at Scots Church on select Tuesdays throughout the year.

Punting on the Lake
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Punting on the Lake

Glide between the bays and islands of Ornamental Lake on a guided boat cruise.

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What's on in May

What's on in May

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

Major events

Major events

From the Australian Open to the Melbourne Cup, major events take centre stage throughout the year.

Family and kids

Family and kids

Find things to do with the kids, from family-friendly events to fun attractions and workshops.

Melbourne for free

Melbourne for free

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