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

Mystery Sidedoor City: Wine and Asian Fusion Bites
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Mystery Sidedoor City: Wine and Asian Fusion Bites

Enjoy off-menu bites and paired drinks at a hidden Melbourne venue on this guided tasting adventure.

View of Melbourne from across the Yarra River
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G3 Game

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

Mystery Picnic With Friends: Melbourne Laneways
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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.

Westwood | Kawakubo

Westwood | Kawakubo

NGV’s summer exhibition pairs two icons of the fashion world, Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo.

Mystery Picnic with Self Drive Boat: Melbourne Laneways
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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.

NBL: Melbourne United v Adelaide 36ers

NBL: Melbourne United v Adelaide 36ers

NBL basketball is back - catch this exciting show of Australian sport live at John Cain Arena.

Stronger Families, Stronger Communities
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Stronger Families, Stronger Communities

Elevating the voices of nine First Nations men exploring themes of strength and cultural pride.

Romance, Glamour and Migrants: An Italian Food History Walk
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Romance, Glamour and Migrants: An Italian Food History Walk

Find out why Melbourne is obsessed with Italian food on this cultural and culinary walking tour.

Let's Party: NGV Fashion for Kids

Let's Party: NGV Fashion for Kids

Step into a vibrant world of colour, creativity and celebration.

Book Fair Australia

Book Fair Australia

Book Fair Australia is a literary festival that celebrates stories of all genres.

Mystery Sidedoor: 5 Plate South East Asia Tasting Menu
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Mystery Sidedoor: 5 Plate South East Asia Tasting Menu

Enjoy off-menu bites and paired drinks at a hidden Melbourne venue on this guided tasting adventure.

Making Good: Redesigning the Everyday
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Making Good: Redesigning the Everyday

NGV's exhibition brings together the work of more than 50 designers.

Making Memoir of a Snail
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Making Memoir of a Snail

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

Capoeira Angola: Ecamar
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Capoeira Angola: Ecamar

A Capoeira Angola class blending martial arts, dance, music and culture.

The Needle's Excellency with Janet O'Dell

The Needle's Excellency with Janet O'Dell

Join Janet O'Dell for a lecture on needlework and its significant role in the lives of women.

You Are Here: Melbourne Memory-scapes

You Are Here: Melbourne Memory-scapes

An exhibition that engages with a collection of 1960s aerial photographs of Melbourne/Narrm.

CHARGE! Agincourt by Back to Back Theatre
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CHARGE! Agincourt by Back to Back Theatre

A new exhibition by Geelong's Back to Back Theatre brings fresh perspective to the story of Henry V.

Chocolate Family Adventure Day
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Chocolate Family Adventure Day

Enjoy an all-inclusive, stress-free family outing filled with fun, creativity, and delicious treats.

Family Mystery Picnic: Melbourne Laneways
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Family Mystery Picnic: Melbourne Laneways

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

Mystery Picnic Date: Melbourne Laneways
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Mystery Picnic Date: Melbourne Laneways

Solve clues and riddles to collect your special gourmet picnic on a unique foodie adventure.

Hidden Melbourne: Ghosts, Murder and Mystery
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Hidden Melbourne: Ghosts, Murder and Mystery

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

Mystery Rooftop Bar Hop
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Mystery Rooftop Bar Hop

Solve clues to unlock rooftop bars, cocktails, snacks and stunning Melbourne city views.

James Dowling Exhibition: The Voight-Kampff Test
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James Dowling Exhibition: The Voight-Kampff Test

The third solo exhibition by Australian-based abstract artist, James Dowling.

Fitzroy Gardens Heritage Tour
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Fitzroy Gardens Heritage Tour

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

The Grand Tour
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The Grand Tour

An exhibition exploring the history and impact of the 18th-century cultural right-of-passage.

Eucalypts of Hodogaya
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Eucalypts of Hodogaya

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

The F1 Exhibition

The F1 Exhibition

The F1 Exhibition makes itsf long-awaited debut in Australia.

Anastasia the Musical

Anastasia the Musical

Discover the romantic and adventure-filled Broadway production inspired by the beloved film.

NBL: Melbourne United v South East Melbourne Phoenix

NBL: Melbourne United v South East Melbourne Phoenix

It's time for the final throwdown of the Hungry Jack's NBL 2026 regular season.

NBL: Melbourne United v Illawarra Hawks

NBL: Melbourne United v Illawarra Hawks

NBL basketball is back - catch this exciting show of Australian sport live at John Cain Arena.

Rewind Forward: Creative in Residence Group Exhibition
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Rewind Forward: Creative in Residence Group Exhibition

Drawing from state archives, artists create works that reawaken Victoria’s historical narrative.

Punting on the Lake
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Punting on the Lake

Glide between the bays and islands of Ornamental Lake on a guided boat cruise.

Spirit of Melbourne Lunch Cruise
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Spirit of Melbourne Lunch Cruise

Cruise the Yarra River in elegance and comfort and savour your meal on a two-hour lunch cruise.

Spirit of Melbourne Bottomless Brunch
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Spirit of Melbourne Bottomless Brunch

Enjoy a bottomless brunch cruise along the Yarra River with food, drinks and stunning views.

The Jam
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The Jam

The Jam is a high-energy, full-venue jam with live music, DJs and unstoppable vibes.

The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight

The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight

Classical meets metal in a thunderous candlelit concert experience.

Queen Victoria Market

Queen Victoria Market

This beloved Melbourne landmark is the largest open air market in the southern hemisphere.

Mesa Verde

Mesa Verde

A contemporary Mexican restaurant and home to the country's largest collection of agave spirits.

Sweet Canteen

Sweet Canteen

A desserts, pastries, and coffee shop hidden in the colourful Driver Lane.

Marameo

Marameo

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

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What's on in March

What's on in March

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

Melbourne for free

Melbourne for free

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

Family and kids

Family and kids

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

Major events

Major events

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