What's on in August

Joy

Experience an emotive adventure where creativity, colour and storytelling join forces.

Until 1 Nov

Making Memoir of a Snail

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

Until 28 Feb

State Library Victoria Unlocked

On this exclusive tour, gain access to State Library Victoria before the doors open to the public.

17 Feb – 15 Dec

Bedtime Storytime

Hop into your pyjamas, grab your favourite teddy and enjoy bedtime stories.

Until Dec 2026

Cabaret Ridiculous

An hour of variety entertainment that’s as unpredictable as it is unforgettable.

Until Dec 2026

Local Lunch Club

Live well, eat well, together at Kathleen Syme Library.

From 29 Aug

G3 Game

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

1 Apr – 25 Oct

Rome: Empire, Power, People

This Melbourne-exclusive exhibition is a vibrant exploration of Ancient Rome.

2 Feb – 7 Dec

Songbirds

Visit Southbank Library on Mondays for Songbirds, with songs, rhymes and stories for littlies.

Until 1 Nov

Taste of Combat

Honouring the vital work of the Catering Corps and the evolution of military food.

4 Feb – 9 Dec

Preschool Storytime

Share the wonder of books with your children at storytime at Library at The Dock.

17 Aug

An Evening with Sir Salman Rushdie

Salman Rushdie returns to Melbourne to discuss the transformative power of literature.

23 Jul – 9 Aug

Mackenzie

A camp, dark and deranged retelling of Macbeth, set in the heights of early 2000s TV stardom.

27 – 29 Aug

How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert

An awe-inspiring experience for the whole family.

4 Feb – 9 Dec

Stompers

Join in the Stompers fun with your toddler every Wednesday at East Melbourne Library.

2 Feb – 7 Dec

Stompers

Enjoy fun stories, songs, rhymes and activities at Kathleen Syme Library every Monday.

3 Feb – 8 Dec

Stompers

Bring your child to Library at The Dock on Tuesdays for a lifelong love of books.

6 Feb – 11 Dec

Songbirds

Come along to City Library on Fridays for songs, rhymes and stories.

5 Feb – 10 Dec

Preschool Storytime

Share the wonder of books with your children at narrm ngarrgu Library.

11 Jan – 27 Dec

Heartfulness Meditation and Wellness

Learn to relax, meditate and live stress-free with a simple heart-based meditation practice.

4 Feb – 9 Dec

Songbirds

Come along to Library at The Dock on Wednesdays for Songbirds: songs, rhymes and stories.

17 Aug

Victorian College of the Arts Music Theatre Showcase

Step into the world of velvet overtures and sparkling footlights as the VCA grads honour Broadway.

Until Dec 2026

Swinging 60s

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

Until Dec 2026

The Motley Jazz Jam

Listen to a jazz band followed by an open Jazz Jam, every Saturday.

3 Feb – 25 Aug

Maracatu Estrela do Mar: Afro-Brazilian Percussion Workshops

Explore Afro-Brazilian percussion and music at this workshop series from Estrela do Mar.

Until Dec 2026

Water Marbling Workshop

Learn the art of water marbling and apply it to textiles.

3 Feb – 8 Dec

Songbirds

Come along to Kathleen Syme Library on Tuesdays for songs, rhymes and stories.

3 Feb – 8 Dec

Preschool Storytime

Sing songs and read stories with your young child at North Melbourne Library.

Until Dec 2026

Resin Art Class: Cheeseboards and Coasters

Make abstract art and discover the magic of working with resin.

Until Dec 2026

Fitzroy Gardens Heritage Tour

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

Until Dec 2026

Dino Days

Young dinosaur enthusiasts, aged 3-5 years, are invited to explore all things dinosaur.

4 Feb – 9 Dec

Songbirds

Come along to narrm ngarrgu Library on Wednesdays for Songbirds.

Until Dec 2026

Paint and Sip Class: Acrylic Art on Canvas

Immerse yourself in the delightful and creative experience of this Paint and Sip class.

Until 2 Aug

Eucalypts of Hodogaya

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

19 Aug

Trilogy: Stravinsky, Mills & Shostakovich

Celebrate 15 years of the Australian World Orchestra with three monumental works in one night.

2 Feb – 9 Dec

Songbirds

Come along to North Melbourne Library on Mondays and Wednesdays for Songbirds.

23 Jul – 9 Aug

Steel Magnolias

See the beloved film live on stage in this new Australian production.

Until Dec 2026

Bingo Bananza

The familiar world of bingo collides with the strange, sparkly, and wonderfully absurd.

5 Feb – 10 Dec

Songbirds

Come along to East Melbourne Library on Thursdays for Songbirds: songs, rhymes and stories.

6 Feb – 11 Dec

French Club

Immerse yourself in French culture, improve your language skills and make new friends.