What's on in January

6 – 26 Jan

Australian Open

An epic fusion of music, entertainment, brand new fan experiences plus blockbuster tennis.

15 Dec – 21 Apr

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 3,000sqm of immersive space.

21 Dec – 26 Jan

School holidays

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

5 Jan – 30 Mar

The Sunday Market at Southgate

After decades positioned around the Arts Centre, the Sunday Market is now at Southgate.

Until 2 Mar

Hans Schiebold: Oceans and Urban Landscapes

An retrospective exhibition of paintings featuring ocean landscapes and well-known urban vistas

10 – 12 Jan

Vida: Melbourne Latin Summer Festival

Enjoy a weekend festival of art, culture, food and entertainment celebrating Latin America.

26 Dec – 30 Apr

Van Gogh

Van Gogh returns to THE LUME for a limited summer season.

Until 5 Jan

Myer Christmas Windows

Take a magical journey with Australia Zoo's favourite wildlife heroes in An Irwin’s Christmas Story.

Until 31 May

Punting on the Lake

Glide between the bays and islands of Ornamental Lake on a guided boat cruise.

7 – 25 Jan

School Holiday Street Art Workshop

Learn spray-painting techniques from a renowned street artist.

Until 31 Jan

Imaginator

An immersive experience that celebrates imagination, technology and play.

Until 27 Jan

Rekospective: The Art of Reko Rennie

Reko Rennie's largest presentation of work to date and his first-ever retrospective exhibition.

Until 25 Mar

Laugh Lab at La La Land

Come watch Melbourne's finest up and coming comedians perform in the cosiest cocktail bar in town.

Until 23 Feb

Sunday Night Stand Up Comedy Show

A mix of comics from the TV and radio, alongside some future stars.

16 – 25 Jan

The Twits

Roald Dahl’s gruesome twosome The Twits return this January.

Until 23 Feb

Māreikura - Ka rere te rongoā (the Medicine Flows)

This exhibition of portraits aims to communicate the strength and power of the Māori matriarchy.

Until 24 Apr

Mosaic Class: Turkish Lamp Workshop

Learn about ancient mosaic art and create a beautiful Turkish lamp.

Until 18 Jan

Xclusive The Show

An immersive experience combining circus, dance and burlesque.

18 Jan

Writing Migration Stories

Explore what happens when people shift from one life to another in this hands-on writing workshop.

Until 22 Jan

Premium Busking Auditions

Come along and enjoy some of Melbourne's best busking talent at these auditions.

6 – 7 Jan

Laputa: Castle in the Sky

Studio Ghibli's high-flying adventure and an emotional journey.

30 Jan

The Skyhooks

Skyhooks helped change the face of rock 'n' roll in the 1970s.

Until 31 Mar

The Fans Strike Back: The Exhibition

A spectacular showcase of Star Wars memorabilia.

2 – 13 Jan

Thelma

A feisty 93-year-old sets out to find the scammers who duped her out of a small fortune.

Until 16 Feb

Honk: Untitled Goose Exhibition

Explore the cheeky world of the iconic game with playable displays and behind-the-scenes insights.

Until 30 Jun

Shrine Kids

A free self-guided program for visitors of all ages.

Until Nov 2025

Taste of Combat

Honouring the vital work of the Catering Corps and the evolution of military food.

13 Dec – 28 Feb

Tiny Tours: Whale to Tail

Embark on a Whale to Tail adventure, where even the smallest details reveal life's biggest secrets.

25 Jan – 1 Feb

Raiders of the Lost Ark in Concert

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra bring to life Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark.

5 – 11 Jan

Evil Does Not Exist

A small Japanese community is pitted against a conglomerate in Ryûsuke Hamaguchi's acclaimed film.

Until Jan 2027

DIY Craft Workshops

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

29 Jan – 14 Feb

Focus on Peter Weir

Celebrate a legendary figure of Australian and global cinema.

Until Dec 2025

Government House Garden Tour

Take a morning or twilight tour of the Government House gardens.

Until 12 Oct

Bark Salon

Bark Salon is a large-scale display of First Nations bark painting, with more than 160 works.

17 Jan

As We Speak

Bèla Fleck, Zakir Hussain, Edgar Meyer and Rakesh Chaurasia perform live at Hamer Hall.

20 Dec – 13 Jan

Art Studio Exhibition

This exhibition showcases the range of artistic practices and mediums taught at the VAS Art School.

21 Dec – 25 Jan

The Merry Wives of Windsor

A vibrant and eclectic adaption of the great Sir John Fallstaff’s last stand.

Until 13 Jan

Comedy at Spleen: Mondays

Come along to the city's longest-running comedy night.

Until 19 Jan

Piinpi: Contemporary Indigenous Fashion

See Australia’s first major survey of Indigenous fashion.