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

School holidays

School holidays

Entertain the whole family over the school holidays with these kid-friendly events and activities.

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.

Sports Precinct Walking Tour
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Sports Precinct Walking Tour

Explore Melbourne's sports precinct on foot with a local guide, including a tour of the MCG.

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.

No Scripts Given: An Improvised Comedy
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No Scripts Given: An Improvised Comedy

Watch some of Melbourne's finest improvisers turn their tragic tales into an improvised comedy.

BBL: Melbourne Stars v Sydney Sixers

BBL: Melbourne Stars v Sydney Sixers

Come to the MCG and see the Melbourne Stars host the Sydney Sixers.

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.

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.

The History of Printed Textiles

The History of Printed Textiles

Join Janet O'Dell for a lecture on the origins and challenges of printed textiles in Europe.

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.

DIY Craft Workshops
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DIY Craft Workshops

Unleash your creativity at these workshops where everyone is a designer.

Melbourne Hidden Bars Walking Tour
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Melbourne Hidden Bars Walking Tour

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

Westwood | Kawakubo

Westwood | Kawakubo

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

Mia Schoen: War Clouds and Weather

Mia Schoen: War Clouds and Weather

Artist Mia Schoen captures the awe and unease of the skies.

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.

Cocktail Making Class
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Cocktail Making Class

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

Burlesque Lounge
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Burlesque Lounge

Melbourne's sparkling burlesque dinner show experience right in the heart of the city

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.

BBL: Melbourne Stars v Adelaide Strikers

BBL: Melbourne Stars v Adelaide Strikers

The Melbourne Stars take on the Adelaide Strikers at the 'G for the First Nations match.

Run the Tan: Run Club
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Run the Tan: Run Club

Start the weekend off on the right foot with a run around the Tan.

Legends in Concert

Legends in Concert

Direct from Las Vegas, the pioneer of all tribute shows returns to Melbourne.

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.

Sangeeta Sandrasegar Atrium Commission
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Sangeeta Sandrasegar Atrium Commission

Discover a new textile installation using natural plant dyes in Fed Square's Atrium.

Footsteps Through Time: Melbourne's History Walk
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Footsteps Through Time: Melbourne's History Walk

Step into Melbourne’s past on this two-hour guided walking tour of laneways and hidden stories.

Let's Party: NGV Fashion for Kids

Let's Party: NGV Fashion for Kids

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

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.

Amy Cohen: When Time Becomes Space

Amy Cohen: When Time Becomes Space

A collection of clay and fibre forms explore the connection between seashells and safe spaces.

Capoeira Angola: Ecamar
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Capoeira Angola: Ecamar

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

Make Believe: Encounters with Misinformation
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Make Believe: Encounters with Misinformation

Is it real or is it fake? Dive into how misinformation has shaped our lives and culture.

New Year's at the Bowl

New Year's at the Bowl

A euphoric two-day celebration of the year gone by and the one to come.

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.

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What's on in February

What's on in February

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

Major events

Major events

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

Family and kids

Family and kids

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

Melbourne for free

Melbourne for free

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