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

Australian Open

Australian Open

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

Yayoi Kusama

Yayoi Kusama

From polka dots to pumpkins, Yayoi Kusama comes to NGV with a world-premiere blockbuster exhibition.

THE LUME Melbourne

THE LUME Melbourne

Experience art, dining, wellness and more like never before across 3,000sqm of immersive space.

School holidays

School holidays

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

The Sunday Market at Southgate

The Sunday Market at Southgate

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

Hans Schiebold: Oceans and Urban Landscapes
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Hans Schiebold: Oceans and Urban Landscapes

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

Vida: Melbourne Latin Summer Festival

Vida: Melbourne Latin Summer Festival

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

Van Gogh

Van Gogh

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

Myer Christmas Windows
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Myer Christmas Windows

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

Punting on the Lake
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Punting on the Lake

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

School Holiday Street Art Workshop

School Holiday Street Art Workshop

Learn spray-painting techniques from a renowned street artist.

Imaginator
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Imaginator

An immersive experience that celebrates imagination, technology and play.

Rekospective: The Art of Reko Rennie
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Rekospective: The Art of Reko Rennie

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

Laugh Lab at La La Land
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Laugh Lab at La La Land

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

Sunday Night Stand Up Comedy Show
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Sunday Night Stand Up Comedy Show

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

The Twits

The Twits

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

Māreikura - Ka rere te rongoā (the Medicine Flows)
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Māreikura - Ka rere te rongoā (the Medicine Flows)

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

Mosaic Class: Turkish Lamp Workshop
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Mosaic Class: Turkish Lamp Workshop

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

Xclusive The Show
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Xclusive The Show

An immersive experience combining circus, dance and burlesque.

Writing Migration Stories

Writing Migration Stories

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

Premium Busking Auditions
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Premium Busking Auditions

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

Laputa: Castle in the Sky

Laputa: Castle in the Sky

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

The Skyhooks

The Skyhooks

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

The Fans Strike Back: The Exhibition
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The Fans Strike Back: The Exhibition

A spectacular showcase of Star Wars memorabilia.

Thelma

Thelma

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

Honk: Untitled Goose Exhibition
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Honk: Untitled Goose Exhibition

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

Shrine Kids
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Shrine Kids

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

Taste of Combat
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Taste of Combat

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

Tiny Tours: Whale to Tail

Tiny Tours: Whale to Tail

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

Raiders of the Lost Ark in Concert

Raiders of the Lost Ark in Concert

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

Evil Does Not Exist

Evil Does Not Exist

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

DIY Craft Workshops
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DIY Craft Workshops

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

Focus on Peter Weir

Focus on Peter Weir

Celebrate a legendary figure of Australian and global cinema.

Government House Garden Tour
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Government House Garden Tour

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

Bark Salon
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Bark Salon

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

As We Speak

As We Speak

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

Art Studio Exhibition

Art Studio Exhibition

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

The Merry Wives of Windsor

The Merry Wives of Windsor

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

Comedy at Spleen: Mondays
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Comedy at Spleen: Mondays

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

Piinpi: Contemporary Indigenous Fashion
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Piinpi: Contemporary Indigenous Fashion

See Australia’s first major survey of Indigenous fashion.

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What's on in February

What's on in February

Things to do in Melbourne in February, from free events to exhibitions and places to visit.

Major events

Major events

From the Australian Open to the Melbourne Cup, major events take centre stage throughout the year.

Family and kids

Family and kids

Find things to do with the kids, from family-friendly events to fun attractions and workshops.

Melbourne for free

Melbourne for free

Discover free things to do in Melbourne, including galleries, museums, events and festivals.