
What's on in January
Discover things to do in Melbourne in January, from free events to exhibitions, attractions and places to visit.
School holidays
Entertain the whole family over the school holidays with these kid-friendly events and activities.
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.
Sports Precinct Walking Tour
Explore Melbourne's sports precinct on foot with a local guide, including a tour of the MCG.
Creative Acts: Artists and their inspirations
Explore the process, passion and practice of five visionary Australian artists.
No Scripts Given: An Improvised Comedy
Watch some of Melbourne's finest improvisers turn their tragic tales into an improvised comedy.
BBL: Melbourne Stars v Sydney Sixers
Come to the MCG and see the Melbourne Stars host the Sydney Sixers.
MJ The Musical
A look into the life, music and career of one of the most influential artists in music history.
The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque
Experience Melbourne's most intimate variety show in a hidden gem of the city.
The History of Printed Textiles
Join Janet O'Dell for a lecture on the origins and challenges of printed textiles in Europe.
Game Worlds
ACMI's new playable exhibition features more than 30 videogames from the 1970s to today.
Mystery Picnic With Friends: Melbourne Laneways
Go on a unique foodie adventure, solving clues, tasting and collecting pre-paid gourmet food.
Melbourne Hidden Bars Walking Tour
Discover Melbourne's hidden bars – down alleys, in basements and behind closed doors.
Westwood | Kawakubo
NGV’s summer exhibition pairs two icons of the fashion world, Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo.
Mystery Picnic with Self Drive Boat: Melbourne Laneways
Solve clues, taste and collect pre-paid gourmet food on this unique foodie adventure.
Cocktail Making Class
Mix, shake and sip your way through the ultimate cocktail class in a hidden Melbourne bar.
World of the Book
Explore the rare, the sacred and the iconic in the 20th anniversary of this annual exhibition.
BBL: Melbourne Stars v Adelaide Strikers
The Melbourne Stars take on the Adelaide Strikers at the 'G for the First Nations match.
Woolamazoos Workshop: Make Your Own Eco Plush Toy
Tansform pre-loved blankets into a one-of-a-kind toy bursting with personality.
Stronger Families, Stronger Communities
Elevating the voices of nine First Nations men exploring themes of strength and cultural pride.
Sangeeta Sandrasegar Atrium Commission
Discover a new textile installation using natural plant dyes in Fed Square's Atrium.
Deeper Melbourne Walking Tours
Walking tours burrowing into history and culture, drawing on local knowledge.
Footsteps Through Time: Melbourne's History Walk
Step into Melbourne’s past on this two-hour guided walking tour of laneways and hidden stories.
Laneways and Lattes Walking Tour
Explore Melbourne’s hidden laneways with coffee, street art, history and culture.
Burlesque Lounge
Melbourne's sparkling burlesque dinner show experience right in the heart of the city
MECCA X NGV Women in Design Commission: Nipa Doshi
Designer Nipa Doshi explores beauty, plurality and diversity in her handcrafted cabinet.
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.
Making Good: Redesigning the Everyday
NGV's exhibition brings together the work of more than 50 designers.
Making Memoir of a Snail
Explore handmade sets, props and characters from Adam Elliot's claymation film Memoir of a Snail.
Amy Cohen: When Time Becomes Space
A collection of clay and fibre forms explore the connection between seashells and safe spaces.
Swinging 60s
Did the sixties really swing in Victoria? A new exhibition from the Old Treasury Building.
East Melbourne Walking Tours
Take a guided walking tour of East Melbourne to discover secrets and hear untold stories.
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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
Find things to do with the kids, from family-friendly events to fun attractions and workshops.
Melbourne for free
Discover free things to do in Melbourne, including galleries, museums, events and festivals.