What's on in February
Dates 
1 Feb - 28 Feb
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
Enjoy off-menu bites and paired drinks at a hidden Melbourne venue on this guided tasting adventure.
MJ The Musical
A look into the life, music and career of one of the most influential artists in music history.
The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque
Experience Melbourne's most intimate variety show in a hidden gem of the city.
Mosaic Making Workshop for Beginners
Learn the art of creating beautiful mosaics from start to finish.
Game Worlds
ACMI's new playable exhibition features more than 30 videogames from the 1970s to today.
Mystery Picnic With Friends: Melbourne Laneways
Go on a unique foodie adventure, solving clues, tasting and collecting pre-paid gourmet food.
Hear My Eyes – Terminator 2: Judgment Day
A once-in-a-generation movie that redefined sci-fi action and pushed CGI into a new era.
Denis Walter: My All Time Favourites
Beloved entertainer and broadcaster Denis Walter reflects on his extraordinary 55-year career.
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
Solve clues, taste and collect pre-paid gourmet food on this unique foodie adventure.
NBL: Melbourne United v Adelaide 36ers
NBL basketball is back - catch this exciting show of Australian sport live at John Cain Arena.
World of the Book
Explore the rare, the sacred and the iconic in the 20th anniversary of this annual exhibition.
Woolamazoos Workshop: Make Your Own Eco Plush Toy
Tansform pre-loved blankets into a one-of-a-kind toy bursting with personality.
Stronger Families, Stronger Communities
Elevating the voices of nine First Nations men exploring themes of strength and cultural pride.
Deeper Melbourne Walking Tours
Walking tours burrowing into history and culture, drawing on local knowledge.
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.
Laneways and Lattes Walking Tour
Explore Melbourne’s hidden laneways with coffee, street art, history and culture.
Burlesque Lounge
Melbourne's sparkling burlesque dinner show experience right in the heart of the city
MECCA X NGV Women in Design Commission: Nipa Doshi
Designer Nipa Doshi explores beauty, plurality and diversity in her handcrafted cabinet.
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
Enjoy off-menu bites and paired drinks at a hidden Melbourne venue on this guided tasting adventure.
Making Good: Redesigning the Everyday
NGV's exhibition brings together the work of more than 50 designers.
Making Memoir of a Snail
Explore handmade sets, props and characters from Adam Elliot's claymation film Memoir of a Snail.
Swinging 60s
Did the sixties really swing in Victoria? A new exhibition from the Old Treasury Building.
East Melbourne Walking Tours
Take a guided walking tour of East Melbourne to discover secrets and hear untold stories.
Melbourne Theatre of Magic
Step into an intimate space to watch world-class magicians perform the impossible.
Fed Square Holi: Festival of Colours
Get ready for a vibrant explosion of colours and fun at the Fed Square Holi Festival of Colours!
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.
Melbourne Art Fair
Bringing together galleries, artists and designers, the culturally curious and devoted.
Guided Tour of Trades Hall and the Worker's Museum
Take a tour of Trades Hall, one of the oldest purpose-built trades buildings in the world.
Hany Armanious: Stone Soup
An exhibition of ordinary objects transformed into near-perfect doubles that unsettle what we know.
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
A new exhibition by Geelong's Back to Back Theatre brings fresh perspective to the story of Henry V.
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