What's on in February

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Crowd of people seated on the grass watching the Moonlight Cinema in the Royal Botanic Gardens.

Discover things to do in Melbourne in February, from free events to exhibitions, attractions and places to visit.

A wide shot of a crowd sitting on picnic blankets and bean bags at an outdoor cinema on a grassy lawn during golden hour, with the Melbourne city skyline in the background.
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Moonlight Cinema

Spend summer nights with new releases, cult classics and family favourites under the stars.

A scene from Mrs Doubtfire The Musical with the protagonist dancing with three children.
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Mrs Doubtfire

It's a feel-good musical, poppets.

Participants on the State Library Victoria Unlocked guided morning tour inside the iconic dome at State Library Victoria in Melbourne.
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State Library Victoria Unlocked

Join an exclusive guided tour and experience State Library Victoria before the doors open.

Installation view of the Spartans & Anzacs exhibition at the Shrine of Remembrance, with people walking around the space, reading panels and looking at displays.
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Spartans & Anzacs

This exhibition invites reflection on the enduring values forged in conflict.

A close up of a woman on stage playing reknowned jazz singer and civil rights activist, Nina Simone.
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Black Is The Color Of My Voice

Inspired by the life of Nina Simone, and featuring many of her most iconic songs performed live.

Ice hockey players on the ice during a match.
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Melbourne Ice Women: Australian Women's Ice Hockey League

The Australian Women's Ice Hockey League takes over O'Brien Icehouse in a formidable on-ice battle.

A black and white photograph of a family eating a meal at the family dining table circa 1950.
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You Have a New Memory

An exhibition that explores how and why we remember, through the lens of the Library's collections.

Egg yolk pouring out of a long sub sandwich with cheese and salad.
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Gourmet Sandwich Hunt

Elevate your sandwich style with celebrity chef Darren Purchese.

Art photograph of a female floating on water viewed from above.
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Physis: Elemental Bodies

An exhibition of works by photographic artist Lilli Waters.

Kids on the grass outside the Shrine of Memorial, holding kit bags and smiling.
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Shrine Kids

Embark on a family adventure with this engaging program designed for discovery at every turn.

Picnic table set for dining with cushions, umbrella and dining settings, in a garden location.
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Laneways Mystery Picnic with Luxury End Location Setup

Follow clues to secret foodie stops and end at a luxury picnic location.

Someone painting a mural depicting a jar of Vegemite on a wall saying g'day mate instead of vegemite.
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Better than Sydney: Melbourne Walking Tour

An irreverent walking tour exploring the joys of Melbourne.

People sitting down in Federation Square at sunset.

Nongkrong Festival: Pasar Senja

A twilight fair of Indonesian culture with performances, food, a design market and arts workshops.

Byzantine icons of Jesus, Mary and John the Baptist, their heads haloed in gold.
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Divine Thresholds: Icons and the Orthodox Christian World

Discover centuries of craftsmanship, devotion and momentous history in this new landmark exhibition.

A cylindrical mosaic glass table lamp featuring a colourful orange and yellow daisy pattern, being made at a craft workshop.
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Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop for Beginners

Create your own glowing mosaic lamp in a class suitable for beginners.

Vintage black-and-white photograph of young people dancing at a dance event, reminiscent of the energetic club scenes of the 1960s or 1970s.

Northern Soul All Nighter

Get ready for an unforgettable night of Northern soul.

A National Basketball League match underway inside John Cain Arena at Melbourne Park, with an indoor court and spectators watching from the stadium seats.

NBL: Melbourne United v South East Melbourne Phoenix

Melbourne United face the the South East Melbourne Phoenix for Round 21 of the NBL season.

Hands holding up coastal seashell wind chimes featuring delicate floral painted designs on the bottom scallop shells.
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Decoupage Seashell Wind Chime Workshop

Create your seashell wind chime in this relaxing, beginner-friendly decoupage workshop in Docklands.

Australian singer-songwriter Rick Price, wearing a ten-gallon cowboy hat and strumming a guitar, seated outside.

Rick Price: Call on Me Tour

Australian music icon Rick Price returns to the stage.

A large hanging piece of art showing a person lying back on a rock.
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a/part: Hoda Afshar

A selection of photographic and video projects by Melbourne-based artist Hoda Afshar.

Interior of a bar decorated with colourful lamps, small paintings hanging on the red walls, with small tables and chairs arranged in the space.
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Melbourne Hidden Bars Walking Tour

Discover Melbourne's hidden bars – down alleys, in basements and behind closed doors.

Crowds thronging a street with leafy trees, tent stalls and stage with lighting and live performance as part of the Antipodes Greek Festival.
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Antipodes Festival

Lonsdale Street comes alive with Greek food, live music, dancing and entertainment for all ages.

Grilled cheese toastie on a plate.
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Vego Toastie Hunt

Elevate your vego sandwich with celebrity chef Darren Purchese.

Portrait of a woman with her face painted blue and embellished with gold stars, wearing a colourful, fan-like headdress.
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Passage: The Art of Atong Atem

NGV presents the first-ever major solo exhibition of contemporary artist Atong Atem.

Traditional Chinese dancers in long pink dresses all performing in formation with a set depicting mountains.
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Shen Yun

See 5,000 years of civilisation reborn in this dance and musical performance.

A still from the film Picnic at Hanging Rock, depicting four teenage girls wearing white Edwardian-style dresses huddling close together outdoors against a backdrop of dark, volcanic rocks.

Picnic at Hanging Rock

Celebrate Valentine's Day with a screening of Peter Weir's classic mystery, Picnic at Hanging Rock.

A man dressed in a drag parody of a First Nations Canadian, riding horseback through the English countryside.
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Kent Monkman: Miss Chief's Picture Show

The first Australian solo exhibition by internationally celebrated Cree artist, Kent Monkman.

A small boat cruising along the Yarra River in the late afternoon sun, with a view of the Melbourne city skyline in the background.
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Mystery Picnic with Self Drive Boat: Melbourne Laneways

Solve clues, taste and collect pre-paid gourmet food on this unique foodie adventure.

An outdoor group fitness class in a park with several participants of different ages exercising on the grass.
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Free Fitness in the Park: Beginner Fitness

Join in for four weeks of fitness in Southbank.

On a film set with a crew member shooting stop motion figures.
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Lifelike

Lifelike is a major new exhibition celebrating the magic of movie puppetry in all its forms.

Barbie dolls from an exhibition, specifically featuring a light-skinned doll with a 1959-inspired look and a dark-skinned doll with braided hair, against a pink background.
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Barbie: The Exhibition at Melbourne Museum

Barbie: The Exhibition makes its Australian debut at the Melbourne Museum.

A National Basketball League match underway inside John Cain Arena at Melbourne Park, with an indoor court and spectators watching from the stadium seats.

NBL: Melbourne United v Illawarra Hawks

Melbourne United play the Illawarra Hawks during Round 21 of NBL27.

Person playing minigolf in an indoor venue.
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Putt and Sip Melbourne

A day of mini golf and secret bars in the heart of the city.

A tour guide wearing a pink t-shirt, talking to a couple on a walking tour about the mural art on the wall behind him.
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Melbourne: An Insider's Walk

Uncover Melbourne's many layers with an artist guide – stories, street art, coffee and baked treats.

Old black-and-white photo of people seated on a bus, two women chatting, a man looking straight ahead.
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The Green Bus

Exhibition tracing Andrew Chapman's 55-year photographic journey through the streets of Melbourne.

An orange Vespa parked on a sidewalk in a city laneway with cafe tables and chairs in the background.
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Mystery Picnic With Friends: Melbourne Laneways

Go on a unique foodie adventure, solving clues, tasting and collecting pre-paid gourmet food.

Close-up shot from behind showing a person with long brown hair tied up wearing a black t-shirt that reads 'RUN FOR RESPECT' in bold white lettering, with blurred people in the background wearing race bibs associated with fun runs.

Run for Respect

Join the Carlton Football Club and the wider Carlton community to Run for Respect.

A person pouring out a measure of Aperol into a metal measuring cup.
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Cocktail Making Class

Mix, shake and sip your way through the ultimate cocktail class in a hidden Melbourne bar.

Sofia Coppola and fashion designer Marc Jacobs, who are the subject of Sofia Coppola's documentary film Marc by Sofia.
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Matinees at ACMI Cinemas

Celebrate cinema at a sensible hour with ACMI's thoughtfully curated line-up of films.

A gathering of people in an outdoor setting, near the sheds at Queen Victoria Market.
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Ramadan Night Market

Celebrate community, culture, and the spirit of togetherness at Ramadan with a night market.

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A Ferris wheel lit up with LED lights at night.
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What's on in March

Things to do in Melbourne in March, 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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Family and kids

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

A night tennis match at Rod Laver Arena.

Major events

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