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What's on in August
Discover things to do in Melbourne in August, from free events to exhibitions, attractions and places to visit.
Leonardo Da Vinci
Explore the legacy of the visionary artist, inventor, scientist and philosopher at THE LUME.
Festival@Boyd Southbank
Experience music, dance, craft stalls, delectable cuisine and more in the heart of Southbank.
Disney's Beauty and the Beast the Musical
Experience Disney's new enchanting musical, Beauty and the Beast.
Making Memoir of a Snail
Explore handmade sets, props and characters from Adam Elliot's claymation film Memoir of a Snail.
THE LUME Melbourne
Experience art, dining, wellness and more like never before across 3,000sqm of immersive space.
Bark Salon
Bark Salon is a large-scale display of First Nations bark painting, with more than 160 works.
Ayoung Kim – Delivery Dancer's Arc: 0° Receiver
Korean artist Ayoung Kim creates a multiverse that blurs boundaries between space, time and self.
Transport Public Bar
Bustling pub in Federation Square with tasty pub meals and an impressive range of drinks.
Monopoly Dreams
Enjoy a fully immersive and interactive Monopoly experience, featuring games and challenges.
Children's Gallery Melbourne Museum
This is a wondrous place for young children to explore, play and learn.
Yarra Botanica
Yarra Botanica is a floating bar and eatery on the Yarra River, celebrating Victorian producers.
Immigration Museum
An exploration of the stories of people from all over the world who have migrated to Australia.
Pidapipo Gelateria
Authentic, artisanal Italian-style gelato in the heart of Carlton's Lygon Street.
Mesa Verde
A contemporary Mexican restaurant and home to the country's largest collection of agave spirits.
The Johnston Collection
View beautiful objects arranged in a house-museum setting unfettered by ropes or barriers.
Robot Bar
Small, hidden Japanese retro and pop culture bar serving Japanese whisky, beers and cocktails.
Milligram
Milligram carries 50 leading international and local stationery brands, along with cards and gifts.
The Drunken Poet
With live Irish music, the Drunken Poet is a real locals' pub - cute, cosy and friendly.
Rooftop at QT
A rooftop bar where you can indulge in afternoons filled with tunes to nights under city lights.
Ginger Olive Restaurant and Bar
Modern Australian fusion, specialising in in barbeque, ribs, steaks and grill.
Koorie Heritage Trust
A centre dedicated to promoting Aboriginal culture, with an exhibition space and retail shop.
RIPE Cheese
Offering over 50 varieties of Australian cheese, from the Dairy Hall at the Queen Vic Market.
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What's on in September
Things to do in Melbourne in September, from free events to exhibitions and places to visit.
Melbourne for free
Discover free things to do in Melbourne, including galleries, museums, events and festivals.
Family and kids
Find things to do with the kids, from family-friendly events to fun attractions and workshops.
Major events
From the Australian Open to the Melbourne Cup, major events take centre stage throughout the year.