What's on in January

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 Jan 2027

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 Jul – 31 Jan

Cocktail Making Class

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

Until 3 Jan

Run the Tan: Run Club

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

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

Footsteps Through Time: Melbourne's History Walk

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

28 Nov – 3 May

Let's Party: NGV Fashion for Kids

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

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 26 Jan

Make Believe: Encounters with Misinformation

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

Until 1 Feb

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.

25 Jul – 23 Jan

No Scripts Given: An Improvised Comedy

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

Until 26 Jan

Martin Grant

A major exhibition of work by Australian-born Paris-based fashion designer Martin Grant.

Until 2 Jan

Ayoung Kim – Delivery Dancer's Arc: 0° Receiver

Korean artist Ayoung Kim creates a multiverse that blurs boundaries between space, time and self.

15 Aug – 2 Aug

Eucalypts of Hodogaya

An exhibition that reflects on a remarkable story of post-war reconciliation and remembrance.

25 Jul – 27 Feb

Spirit of Melbourne Lunch Cruise

Cruise the Yarra River in elegance and comfort and savour your meal on a two-hour lunch cruise.

Until 26 Jan

LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition

Step into a world of epic battles, spaceships and landscapes from a galaxy far, far away.

Until Jun 2026

The Jam

The Jam is a high-energy, full-venue jam with live music, DJs and unstoppable vibes.

Mesa Verde

A contemporary Mexican restaurant and home to the country's largest collection of agave spirits.

Sweet Canteen

A desserts, pastries, and coffee shop hidden in the colourful Driver Lane.

Marameo

Marameo is a fun, easy-going Italian eatery offering a range of pasta and mains.

The Flour Melbourne

A French patisserie and cafe serving a mouth-watering selection of cakes, biscuits and pastries.

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

A picturesque haven for recreation and a key botanical resource for research and conservation.

Hidden Secrets Tours

Indulge and discover the city's hidden charm with Melbourne's original laneway walking tours.

Le Yeahllow

This second Lt Bourke St branch serves artisan cake and coffee every day, for dine-in or to-go.

Tori’s

Artisan bakery in a hidden laneway.

Beneath Driver Lane

A basement bar serving a wide range of cocktails, French bistro-style bar food with live music.

Baby Driver

Vinyl spun jazz and funk, bold cocktails, wine and rotating guest chefs in a hidden laneway bar.

Melbourne Skydeck

This 300m high public observation deck captures everything that is special about Melbourne.

City Gallery

City Gallery presents free exhibitions from City of Melbourne’s art and heritage collection.

Queen Victoria Market

This beloved Melbourne landmark is the largest open air market in the southern hemisphere.

NGV International

NGV International houses a whole world of international art.

Austro Bakery

A sweet little neighbourhood bakery in North Melbourne.

Melbourne Museum

Explore history, culture, science, and nature at this popular Melbourne attraction.

Koorie Heritage Trust

An Australian First Peoples arts and cultural centre.

Royal Exhibition Building Dome Promenade

The Royal Exhibition Building opens its doors to a unique view unseen for 100 years.

Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia

The world’s first major gallery dedicated exclusively to Australian art.

Melko

Bringing unique South American designs to the streets of Melbourne.

Steve Pallas Bespoke Jewellery

Offering handcrafted jewellery, remodelling and repairs, specialising in diamond engagement rings.