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.

Creative Acts: Artists and their inspirations
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Creative Acts: Artists and their inspirations

Explore the process, passion and practice of five visionary Australian artists.

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.

MJ The Musical
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MJ The Musical

A look into the life, music and career of one of the most influential artists in music history.

DIVA

DIVA

From opera stars to pop icons, celebrate the power and creativity of the diva.

The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque
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The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque

Experience Melbourne's most intimate variety show in a hidden gem of the city.

Game Worlds
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Game Worlds

ACMI's new playable exhibition features more than 30 videogames from the 1970s to today.

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.

World of the Book
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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

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
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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.

Fed Square Holi: Festival of Colours

Fed Square Holi: Festival of Colours

Get ready for a vibrant explosion of colours and fun at the Fed Square Holi Festival of Colours!

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.

Melbourne Art Fair

Melbourne Art Fair

Bringing together galleries, artists and designers, the culturally curious and devoted.

Guided Tour of Trades Hall and the Worker's Museum
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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.

You Are Here: Melbourne Memory-scapes
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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 its 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.

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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.