What's On
Christmas tree and decorations at Fed Square at night.
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What's on in December

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1 Dec - 31 Dec

Discover things to do in Melbourne in December, from a wonderland of free Christmas events to exhibitions, attractions and places to visit.

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Christmas in the city

See the city light up with dazzling displays, festive events and activities for the whole family.

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New Year's Eve in Melbourne

From fireworks to fancy dinners and family fun, Melbourne is the perfect place to celebrate NYE.

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Music Matinee

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

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Makers Market at The District

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

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Preschool Storytime

Sing songs and read stories with your child at Library at The Dock storytime.

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Poets Lounge

Fall in love with poetry at the Poets Lounge at Boyd Community Hub.

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Songbirds

Hear stories, songs, and rhymes for babies and toddlers at East Melbourne Library.

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Songbirds

Engage your young bookworm with stories, songs, and rhymes at North Melbourne Library.

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Arts Centre Melbourne Sunday Market

Discover handcrafted treasures made by local artisans.

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St Paul's Cathedral Lunchtime Concerts

Take a break and enjoy a lunchtime concert.

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Hellenic Museum Tours

A monthly guided tour of 8,000 years of history.

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Corpus Medicorum: Concert 4

The Royal Melbourne Hospital 175th Anniversary Gala Concert, performed by Corpus Medicorum.

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Comedy Untamed

A two-hour show featuring stand-up, improvisation, line games and audience interaction.

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City of Melbourne Libraries Book Clubs

Share your love of reading at a Melbourne library book club.

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The Story of the Moving Image

An ongoing exhibition that journeys through the past, present and future of the moving image.

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Comedy at the Coopers Inn

A showcase of the best local, interstate and international comedians every Friday night.

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Preschool Storytime at City Library

Sing songs and read stories with your child as you share the wonder of books.

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Stompers

Head to Southbank Library to enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and fun.

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Stompers

Head to Library at the Dock to enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and fun.

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Songbirds

Stories, songs and rhymes to engage your young bookworm at Southbank Library.

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What's on in January

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

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Melbourne for free

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

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Major events

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

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Family and kids

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

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