What's on in January

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.

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 30 Apr

Mystery Picnic With Friends: Melbourne Laneways

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

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 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.

Until 17 Jan

Burlesque Lounge

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

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.

Until 9 Feb

Stronger Families, Stronger Communities

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

13 Sep – 31 Jan

Sangeeta Sandrasegar Atrium Commission

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

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 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.

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.

Until 30 Apr

Chocolate Family Adventure Day

Enjoy an all-inclusive, stress-free family outing filled with fun, creativity, and delicious treats.

Until 30 Apr

Family Mystery Picnic: Melbourne Laneways

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

Until 30 Apr

Mystery Picnic Date: Melbourne Laneways

Solve clues and riddles to collect your special gourmet picnic on a unique foodie adventure.

5 Sep – 7 Mar

Hidden Melbourne: Ghosts, Murder and Mystery

Take a spine-chilling journey back in time to explore the rich paranormal realm of Old Melbourne.

Until 26 Jan

Treasures of the Viking Age: The Galloway Hoard

See one of the most significant European Viking-age discoveries of the 21st century.

Until 30 Apr

Mystery Rooftop Bar Hop

Solve clues to unlock rooftop bars, cocktails, snacks and stunning Melbourne city views.

Until 1 Feb

James Dowling Exhibition: The Voight-Kampff Test

The third solo exhibition by Australian-based abstract artist, James Dowling.

4 Jan

BBL: Melbourne Stars v Melbourne Renegades

The latest instalment of the Melbourne Derby at the MCG is here.

13 – 25 Jan

Ten Thousand Hours

Eight world-class acrobats compress 10,000 hours of practice into 60 minutes you’ll never forget.

Until 26 Jan

Martin Grant

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

21 Dec – 18 Jan

Cats the Musical

Be thrilled by the 40th anniversary of Andrew Lloyd Webber's record-breaking musical, Cats.

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.

Until 30 Jun

The Grand Tour

An exhibition exploring the history and impact of the 18th-century cultural right-of-passage.

Until 2 Aug

Eucalypts of Hodogaya

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