What's on in February

Until 25 May

The Outsiders Melbourne

An exhibition of the largest street-art collection in Australia, including a whole room of Banksys.

4 – 6 Feb

Candlelight Concerts

Experience the magic of intimate candlelit evening performances by original artists, at Fed Square.

Until 2 Mar

TINA: The Tina Turner Musical

The inspiring life story of the Queen of Rock, who didn’t just break the rules – she rewrote them.

1 – 28 Feb

National Sustainability Festival

Showcasing sustainability and climate thought leaders.

Until 30 Mar

Moonlight Cinema

Australia’s favourite outdoor cinema is back for another season under the stars.

Until 7 Jul

Art, History, Food and Wine Walking Tour

The perfect introduction to Melbourne – street art, curious tales, wine tasting and tapas.

23 Jan – 26 Apr

Mystery Basement Bar Hop

Solve clues to unveil three hidden venues and enjoy pre-paid drinks and snacks.

2 Feb

Melbourne Chinese Lunar New Year Festival

Chinatown's biggest festival is back with a dragon parade, lion dances, street food and family fun.

15 Feb

Sidney Myer Free Concert: Dvořák, Gershwin and Ravel

A magical evening of music at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

Until 31 Mar

The Fans Strike Back: The Exhibition

A spectacular showcase of Star Wars memorabilia.

Until 16 Feb

Honk: Untitled Goose Exhibition

Explore the cheeky world of the iconic game with playable displays and behind-the-scenes insights.

Until 28 Feb

Tiny Tours: Whale to Tail

Embark on a Whale to Tail adventure, where even the smallest details reveal life's biggest secrets.

25 Jan – 1 Feb

Raiders of the Lost Ark in Concert

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra bring to life Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark.

29 Jan – 14 Feb

Focus on Peter Weir

Celebrate a legendary figure of Australian and global cinema.

Until 12 Oct

Bark Salon

Bark Salon is a large-scale display of First Nations bark painting, with more than 160 works.

Until 22 Mar

MPavilion

MPavilion Season 11 is set to become a summer design destination in Melbourne.

Until 27 Apr

The Future and Other Fictions

Discover the people, artworks and ideas that shape tomorrow.

5 Feb

Sidney Myer Free Concert: Journeys and Adventures

A magical evening of free music at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

8 – 9 Feb

Festival of the Photocopier Zine Fair

The Festival of the Photocopier is a two-day zine fair with over 100 stalls celebrating zines.

Until 16 Feb

Dear Evan Hansen

Enjoy this brand new production of the Broadway smash-hit musical.

19 Feb – 31 May

Sci-Fi: Mythologies Transformed

This exhibition highlights science fiction’s connection to ancient philosophy and mythologies.

Until 14 Feb

The Museum of Falling

An exhibition at City Gallery curated by Patrick Pound.

20 – 23 Feb

Melbourne Art Fair

Presenting new and iconic artists from leading Australasian galleries and Indigenous art centres.

Until 15 Jun

Melbourne Paint Lab Art Workshop

At Melbourne Paint Lab you can splash, splatter and drip paint to unleash your inner artist.

Until 23 Nov

Taste of Combat

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

Until 1 Jun

Van Gogh

See Van Gogh reimagined with a world-first shared VR experience.

Until 18 May

World of the Book

Explore the rare, the sacred and the iconic in this one-of-a-kind exhibition.

Until 24 Feb

Stellar Nights

Embark on a journey through time and space with this guided tour at the Observatory.

20 Feb – 10 Mar

Asia TOPA

A three-week, city-wide adventure of Asia-Pacific art, culture and community.

Until 19 Apr

Disney's Beauty and the Beast the Musical

Experience Disney's new enchanting musical, Beauty and the Beast.

Until 30 Jun

Serene Terrarium: Workshop for Beginners

Create your mini plant world while enjoying a soothing cuppa and a calming environment.

Until 16 Feb

Darkfield

Be immersed in an audio experience inside a shipping container when Darkfled returns for the summer.

Until 20 Jul

Cats & Dogs

From cattle dogs to lap dogs, divine felines to cat superstitions, explore more than 250 works.

Until 12 Mar

Summer Night Market

Everybody’s favourite Summer Night Market returns to Queen Victoria Market!

Until 27 Apr

Notre-Dame de Paris: The Augmented Exhibition

Experience the heart of Paris, right here in Melbourne.

Until Nov 2026

Making Memoir of a Snail

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

Until 9 Feb

Spotlight on Japanese Horror

Discover why Japanese horror has captivated popular culture for decades.

Until 27 Feb

Outdoor Cinema

Enjoy a program of free outdoor cinema on the Big Screen, from blockbusters to Dolly Parton faves.

16 Feb – 16 Mar

And Then There Were None

A brand-new production of the bestselling crime novel of all time.

Until 1 Jun

Wellness at THE LUME Melbourne

Classes blending yoga, Pilates and meditation in a unique meditative landscape.