1 Jan - 31 Jan

What's on in January

Discover things to do in Melbourne in January, from free events to exhibitions, attractions and places to visit.

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What's free in Melbourne this month

Everything you can do, see and enjoy in Melbourne for free this month.

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MSO Sidney Myer Free Concerts

29 Jan - 10 Feb

Free outdoor concerts performed by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

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The Wind in the Willows

19 Dec - 24 Jan

The Wind in the Willows returns to the Botanic Gardens for the summer school holidays.

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream

18 Dec - 24 Jan

See Shakespeare under the stars at the Royal Botanic Gardens.

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School holidays

19 Dec - 27 Jan

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

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Malthouse Outdoor Stage

21 Jan - 14 Mar

See Melbourne musicians and artists perform at the new purpose-built Malthouse Outdoor Stage.

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Imaginaria

27 Nov - 31 Jan

Imaginaria is an interactive dreamlike landscape where imagination meets futuristic play.

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Melbourne Music Week – Extended

9 Dec - 28 Feb

A three-month program to support the local music industry as it recovers after months of lockdown.

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Me and UooUoo: The RCH150 Anniversary Art Trail

20 Jan - 21 Mar

One hundred sculptures form walking trails across Melbourne.

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Uptown Art Exhibition

15 Dec - 28 Feb

A free art exhibition transforming the top end of Bourke Street.

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NGV Triennial

19 Dec - 18 Apr

Experience a large-scale exhibition of international contemporary art, design and architecture.

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MPavilion Parkade

8 Jan - 5 Apr

Revered architecture and design event MPavilion occupies the Parkade car park.

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Drive-In(door) Cinema

7 Jan - 26 Jan

Indoor drive-in showing new releases, cult classics and family films.

Performers dressed as The Mad Hatter and Alice in Wonderland acting out a scene where Alice pours tea from a teapot into an oversize cup.

Alice in Wonderland

5 Jan - 23 Jan

Join Alice as she explores Wonderland these summer school holidays.

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Moonlight Cinema

7 Jan - 25 Apr

Kick back with a film under the stars at Melbourne’s most spectacular open-air cinema.

A sea lion pup peers into the camera on the sandy seabed, deep underwater.

Sea Lions: Life by a Whisker 3D

26 Dec - 31 Jan

Giant screen cuteness comes to IMAX these school holidays.

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What's on in February

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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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