What's on in August

5 Aug - 7 Aug

Drag Expo

The nation's best celebration of everything drag, kitsch and pop-culture is coming to Melbourne.

17 May - 16 Oct

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

The brand-new production can now be enjoyed in one magical afternoon or evening.

30 May - 28 Nov

Library Cinema

See contemporary, classic and documentary films on the big screen at Library at The Dock.

7 Aug - 2 Oct

Hairspray

The multi award-winning Broadway musical opens at the Regent Theatre in August.

10 Mar - 21 Aug

Queer

Queer shines a light on the NGV Collection to examine the queer stories that artworks can tell.

24 Jun - 7 Aug

Lightscape

Lightscape takes audiences on a journey of light and sound through Melbourne's Botanic Gardens.

23 Sep - 1 Aug

Seeing the Invisible

An ambitious exhibition of artworks created with augmented reality (AR) technology.

6 Dec - 28 Aug

NGV Architecture Commission: Pond[er]

An outdoor installation, complete with a pink pond.

16 Mar - 18 Sep

Hamilton

The award-winning musical has arrived in Melbourne.

3 Jul - 24 Dec

Stencil Art Workshop

Learn how to create quirky stencil art on canvas with street artist N20.

26 Aug - 28 Aug

Boho Luxe Market and Boho Bride

A weekend market celebrating boho style.

10 Jun - 9 Oct

The Picasso Century

NGV's world-premiere Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition.

1 Feb - 13 Dec

Music Matinee

Live and free fine music at lunchtime on Tuesdays in the city.

16 Jun - 13 Nov

Light: Works from Tate’s Collection

Illuminates centuries of artistic practice and artists who harness light in their works.

30 Jan - 27 Nov

Makers Market at The District

This outdoor undercover family-friendly market at Docklands features craft, gifts, fashion and food.

21 May - 21 Sep

Igloo Wonderland at The Wharf Hotel

Cosy up beneath a sky of twinkling fairy lights on the banks of the Yarra.

10 Jul - 14 Aug

9 to 5 The Musical

Set the alarm for a great night out at Dolly Parton's joyous smash hit musical 9 to 5!

1 Jun - 31 Aug

Winter Night Market

The Winter Night Market returns to Queen Victoria Market.

18 May - 31 Dec

Shrine Tours

Experience more at the Shrine with a guided tour

26 Feb - 10 Sep

Thai Cooking Master Class: Pad Thai and Green Papaya Salad

Learn the secrets to cooking these two classic Thai dishes.