What's on in December

1 – 31 Dec

Christmas in the city

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

What's free in Melbourne this month

Everything to see, do and enjoy in Melbourne for free this month.

Monopoly Dreams

Enjoy a fully immersive and interactive Monopoly experience, featuring games and challenges.

THE LUME Melbourne

Experience art, dining, wellness and more like never before across 3,000sqm of immersive space.

Until 27 Jul

Motley Jazz

See some of Melbourne’s finest jazz musicians at this free event at The Motley Bauhaus.

Until 28 Nov

Sea Shanties and Folk Songs

Join this free weekly celebration of rollicking and spirited singing.

Until 25 Jan

The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque

Be captivated with over two hours of cabaret, burlesque comedy, sideshow and an array of surprises.

Until 31 Dec

The Fluid Project

A unique and joyful creative experience located at the Emporium Shopping Centre.

Until 31 Jul

Memo Akten: Distributed Consciousness

A digital work merging human and non-human consciousness – via the AI musings of octopus critters.

Until 27 Oct

Trenches to Runway: Military Influences on Popular Fashion

Explore the enduring influence of military design on popular fashion.

Until 31 Oct

Aboriginal Heritage Walk

Wominjeka: journey into Melbourne Gardens with an Aboriginal guide.

Until 31 Dec

Free Guided Walk

A free guided walk is the perfect way to enjoy the sunny weather in Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.

Until 31 Dec

The Story of the Moving Image

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

Until 18 Dec

St Paul's Cathedral Lunchtime Concerts

Take a break and enjoy a lunchtime concert on Wednesdays.

Until 31 Dec

Memento Mori

A trio of public murals inspired by the Fates of Greek mythology, inspire passersby to embrace life.

Until 28 Jul

Toys, Tales and Tenacity

This first-of-its-kind exhibition at the Shrine delves into the experiences of children during war.

Until 31 Dec

Belongings: Objects and Family Life

An exhibition looking at some of the objects that have shaped family in Australia over the decades.

Until 29 Dec

City Lights Cruises

Embark on an enchanting Yarra River journey as you indulge in the captivating City Lights Cruise.

Until 20 Sep

Ancient Lives

A glimpse into life in the Greek and Roman worlds, through everyday, ritual and luxury objects.

Until 30 Sep

The Explorer: Melbourne Gardens

Discover the beauty of this inner-city oasis from the comfort of an open-air minibus.

Until 31 Oct

Wurrdha Marra

Sharing the work of First Nations artists across time and place.

Until 31 Dec

Matinees

Enjoy curated features, classic Hollywood and arthouse restorations, docos, musicals and more.

Until 6 Dec

French Club

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

Until 28 Dec

Old Melbourne Ghost Tour

Take a spine-chilling journey back in time and explore the rich paranormal realm of Old Melbourne.

Spring Street Grocer

Cheese, gelato, groceries, coffee and gourmet foods all under one roof.

Transport Public Bar

Bustling pub in Federation Square with tasty pub meals and an impressive range of drinks.

Hell's Kitchen

Cafe by day, bar by night, in one of Melbourne's iconic laneways.

Children's Gallery Melbourne Museum

This is a wondrous place for young children to explore, play and learn.

Melbourne Skydeck

This 300m high public observation deck captures everything that is special about Melbourne.

Sojourn Melbourne

Outdoor laneway dining experience, blended with an iconic rooftop bar.

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.

Lagoon Dining

Dishing up food that leans heavily on Chinese culinary traditions.

Wax Museum Records

A wide range of new and used vinyl, CDs, tapes and music-inspired clothing.

GoBoat Melbourne

Be your own captain by renting a picnic boat, with no boat licence required.

Caretaker's Cottage

Smart drinks, top tunes and good times in a beautiful old cottage.

Heng Thai

Serving all kinds of authentic Thai food in an old Thai house.

Australian Music Vault

A celebration of Australian contemporary music – past, present and future.

Robot Bar

Small, hidden Japanese retro and pop culture bar serving Japanese whisky, beers and cocktails.

Ponyfish Island

A floating bar on the Yarra River under the Southbank pedestrian bridge.

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.

ReWine

An environmentally conscious bottleshop with barrels of Australian-made wines.

La Madonna Restaurant and Bar

A chic day-to-night restaurant and bar inside Next Hotel Melbourne.

Mama Le

A Vietnamese Asian fusion restaurant and bar with mama serving up her best dishes.

Koorie Heritage Trust

A centre dedicated to promoting Aboriginal culture, with an exhibition space and retail shop.

Glow Golf

Good old-fashioned mini golf transformed into an amazing glow-in-the-dark-experience.

The Johnston Collection

View beautiful objects arranged in a house-museum setting unfettered by ropes or barriers.

RIPE Cheese

Offering over 50 varieties of Australian cheese, from the Dairy Hall at the Queen Vic Market.

One Stop Anime

Your ultimate one-stop shop for all things anime.

Flower Drum Restaurant

An iconic upscale Cantonese restaurant serving delicious food.

No. 100 Flinders Lane

A wine bar offering a modern Lebanese dining and wine experience.

Grossi Florentino

Grossi Florentino has set the bar for Italian fine dining in Melbourne since 1928.

Marameo

Marameo is a fun, easy-going Italian eatery offering a range of pasta and mains.

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

A picturesque haven for recreation and a key botanical resource for research and conservation.

Fossey's Distillery Lygon

A boutique distillery and bar in the heart of Carlton.

City Wine Shop

Pick from a massive selection of wines that complement the European-inspired bar food menu.

Dame

An all-day dining cafe with everything from coffee to cocktails and snacks in between.