What's on in January
Dates 
1 Jan - 31 Jan
Discover things to do in Melbourne in January, from free events to exhibitions, attractions and places to visit.
The Outsiders Melbourne
An exhibition of the largest street-art collection in Australia, including a whole room of Banksys.
Yayoi Kusama
From polka dots to pumpkins, Yayoi Kusama comes to NGV with a world-premiere blockbuster exhibition.
THE LUME Melbourne
Experience art, dining, wellness and more like never before across 3000sqm of immersive space.
Kings of Comedy: Underground, Uncensored, Unrivalled
Enjoy stand-up comedy from future stars and celebrity guest headliners.
TINA: The Tina Turner Musical
The inspiring life story of the Queen of Rock, who didn’t just break the rules – she rewrote them.
Laugh Lab at La La Land
Come watch Melbourne's finest up and coming comedians perform in the cosiest cocktail bar in town.
Art, History, Food and Wine Walking Tour
The perfect introduction to Melbourne – street art, curious tales, wine tasting and tapas.
Sports Precinct Walking Tour
Explore Melbourne's sports precinct on foot with a local guide, including a tour of the MCG.
Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure
A free fun outdoor seek and find adventure around the Fitzroy Gardens.
Māreikura - Ka rere te rongoā (the Medicine Flows)
This exhibition of portraits aims to communicate the strength and power of the Māori matriarchy.
Improvised Comedy: The Remix
Improvised comedy from true stories, sampled and remixed to create comedy gold.
Equals
A comedy that carries its audience with open honesty, brutal sarcasm and cutting queer, blak humour.
Mosaic Class: Turkish Lamp Workshop
Learn about ancient mosaic art and create a beautiful Turkish lamp.
Mystery Basement Bar Hop
Solve clues to unveil three hidden venues and enjoy pre-paid drinks and snacks.
Comedy at the Coopers Inn
A comedy club featuring the best local, interstate and international stand-up comedians.
Linguas Melbourne Language Exchange Social
Meet new people and practise speaking another language, weekly nights at Diesel Bar.
Honk: Untitled Goose Exhibition
Explore the cheeky world of the iconic game with playable displays and behind-the-scenes insights.
The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque
Be captivated with over two hours of cabaret, burlesque comedy, sideshow and an array of surprises.
Tiny Tours: Whale to Tail
Embark on a Whale to Tail adventure, where even the smallest details reveal life's biggest secrets.
Ribbon of Reflection
A garden installation inspired by the vibrant colours of Australian military medal ribbons.
Polly Woodside Open Day
Climb aboard and roam the decks of one of Australia’s last surviving 19th-century tall ships.
Free Jazz Arvo at the Motley Bauhaus
Enjoy a free afternoon of fantastic jazz and tasty tipples at this Carlton arts hub.
Bark Salon
Bark Salon is a large-scale display of First Nations bark painting, with more than 160 works.
Polymer Clay Workshop
Create beautiful pairs of earrings and necklaces using polymer clay in this fun workshop.
Melbourne Hidden Bars Walking Tour
Discover Melbourne's hidden bars – down alleys, in basements and behind closed doors.
Queen Vic Market: Australian Open Pop-up
Channel your inner champion, with tennis equipment provided and tennis coaches to guide you.
Comedy Republic's Main Stage
Have a laugh with stand-up comedy from Australia's best comedians, plus international drop-ins.
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What's on in February
Things to do in Melbourne in February, from free events to exhibitions and places to visit.
Major events
From the Australian Open to the Melbourne Cup, major events take centre stage throughout the year.
Family and kids
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Melbourne for free
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