What's on in January

22 Dec – 28 Jan

School holidays

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

Until 30 Apr

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.

Until 31 Jan

Sports Precinct Walking Tour

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

Until 31 May

Creative Acts: Artists and their inspirations

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

From 29 Aug

G3 Game

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

Until 23 Jan

No Scripts Given: An Improvised Comedy

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

8 Jan

BBL: Melbourne Stars v Sydney Sixers

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

Until 1 Feb

MJ The Musical

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

11 Dec – 26 Apr

DIVA

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

Until 4 Apr

The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque

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

22 Jan

The History of Printed Textiles

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

Until 31 Jan

Kokedama Workshop

Enjoy a beginner's workshop and learn how to make a little moss ball plant.

Until 8 Feb

Game Worlds

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

Until 30 Apr

Mystery Picnic With Friends: Melbourne Laneways

Go on a unique foodie adventure, solving clues, tasting and collecting pre-paid gourmet food.

Until 31 Jan

DIY Craft Workshops

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

Until 31 Jan

Melbourne Hidden Bars Walking Tour

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

7 Dec – 19 Apr

Westwood | Kawakubo

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

26 Nov – 18 Jan

Mia Schoen: War Clouds and Weather

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

Until 30 Apr

Mystery Picnic with Self Drive Boat: Melbourne Laneways

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

Until 31 Jan

Cocktail Making Class

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

26 Oct – 31 May

Sunday Night Stand Up Comedy Show

See some of Melbourne's best stand-up comedy, every Sunday night.

Until 17 May

World of the Book

Explore the rare, the sacred and the iconic in the 20th anniversary of this annual exhibition.

13 Jan

BBL: Melbourne Stars v Adelaide Strikers

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

Until 3 Jan

Run the Tan: Run Club

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

8 – 24 Jan

Legends in Concert

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

1 Nov – 2 Feb

Woolamazoos Workshop: Make Your Own Eco Plush Toy

Tansform pre-loved blankets into a one-of-a-kind toy bursting with personality.

Until 9 Feb

Stronger Families, Stronger Communities

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

Until 31 Jan

Sangeeta Sandrasegar Atrium Commission

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

29 Nov – 25 Feb

Deeper Melbourne Walking Tours

Walking tours burrowing into history and culture, drawing on local knowledge.

Until 31 Jan

Footsteps Through Time: Melbourne's History Walk

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

Until 31 Mar

Laneways and Lattes Walking Tour

Explore Melbourne’s hidden laneways with coffee, street art, history and culture.

Until 21 Mar

Burlesque Lounge

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

28 Nov – 3 May

Let's Party: NGV Fashion for Kids

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

Until 1 Apr

MECCA X NGV Women in Design Commission: Nipa Doshi

Designer Nipa Doshi explores beauty, plurality and diversity in her handcrafted cabinet.

Until 30 Apr

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.

Until 1 Feb

Making Good: Redesigning the Everyday

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

Until Nov 2026

Making Memoir of a Snail

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

13 Dec – 18 Jan

Amy Cohen: When Time Becomes Space

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

From Oct 2025

Swinging 60s

Did the sixties really swing in Victoria? A new exhibition from the Old Treasury Building.

Until 26 Feb

East Melbourne Walking Tours

Take a guided walking tour of East Melbourne to discover secrets and hear untold stories.