What's on in July

Until 6 Oct

Pharaoh

A celebration of 3000 years of ancient Egyptian art and culture through more than 500 works.

Until 27 Jul

The Puccini Gala Concert

Experience Puccini's finest music in this star-studded celebration of his contribution to opera.

Until 27 Jul

Melbourne Rare Book Week

Come and participate in the cultural enjoyment of the world's leading Rare Book Week.

THE LUME Melbourne

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

Until 12 Sep

Nocturnal: Museum After Dark

Step into a world of wonder at an after-hours Melbourne Museum experience just for adults.

Until 4 Aug

La Dolce Vita: Italian Light and Life by Anthony Bowles

An exhibition of watercolours and oils featuring Italian scenes.

27 – 28 Jul

Open House Melbourne Weekend

Explore more than 150 buildings, places and spaces, and be inspired about the future of our city.

Until 25 Nov

Library Cinema

See contemporary, classic and documentary films on the big screen at Library at The Dock.

Until 29 Dec

Disney's Beauty and the Beast the Musical

Experience Disney's new enchanting musical, Beauty and the Beast.

Until 21 Dec

Kabarisqué

A monthly cabaret show with a cast of circus and burlesque artists.

Until 24 Aug

Ghosts? What Ghosts! Night Tour

Brace yourself for bone-strumming tales of unexplained sights after dark.

Until 27 Jul

Melbourne Craft Fair

Enjoy a contemporary craft fair at Queen Victoria Market.

Until 4 Aug

Lightscape

The immersive Melbourne hit returns to transform Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne after dark.

29 Jul

Matildas vs Zambia: Live at Fed Square

See the Matildas go head-to-head against Zambia.

Until 5 Jan

The Sunday Market at Southgate

Meet makers and artists at this three-level, undercover market.

Until 25 Aug

WICKED the Musical

Broadway’s biggest blockbuster WICKED has flown into Melbourne.

Until 23 Nov

Kings of Comedy: Underground, Uncensored, Unrivalled

Enjoy stand-up comedy from future stars and celebrity guest headliners.

Until 17 Aug

A Streetcar Named Desire

A take on Tennessee Williams’s masterpiece - a brutal examination of society in transformation.

Until 12 Dec

Library Cinema at narrm ngarrgu

Each month, watch a movie on the big screen, including contemporary, classic and documentary films.

Until 14 Dec

Carnival of Karactors

A monthly cabaret show featuring sexy and silly circus artists, comedians and burlesque performers.

Until 22 Sep

Winter Igloos

These cosy igloos offer the ultimate winter dining experience.

Until 6 Oct

Ancient Egypt for Kids

A free exhibition for kids with objects, hands-on activities, and cinematic screenings.

Until 1 Dec

Gin-dulgent High Tea with Chef Sigrid

Take your seat for a guided gin high tea like no other.

Until 29 Sep

Sunday Night Stand Up Comedy Show

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

Until 6 Sep

Private Dining at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

Indulge in Melbourne's only marine life dining experience.

Until 11 Aug

Cheese and Wine Matching

Explore seven artisan cheese and learn how to match them to back-vintage wines.

Until 18 Aug

60 Views of Melbourne

Photographs by 19 local Melbourne artists who are inspired by the city.

Until 25 Jan

The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque

Be captivated with over two hours of cabaret, burlesque comedy, sideshow and an array of surprises.

Until 6 Aug

New Voices in Australian Cinema

Watch the best and brightest works from emerging Australian filmmaking talent.

Until 2 Dec

4, 5, 6 Club

Join the fortnightly 4, 5, 6 club for an epic after school adventure at North Melbourne Library.

Until 12 Dec

Strum and Sing Ukulele Group

A weekly free event for ukulele players and singers.

Until 31 Dec

The Fluid Project

A unique and joyful creative experience located at the Emporium Shopping Centre.

Until 31 Dec

Improvised Comedy: The Remix

Improvised comedy from true stories, sampled and remixed to create comedy gold.

Until 28 Jul

By Jane's Hand

The return of the highly acclaimed celebration of Jane Austen, at La Mama Theatre.

31 Jul – 7 Aug

Neurotica: An Alternative Comedy Showcase

Come along for a funny, uncomfortable, raw and intimate alternative comedy showcase for weirdos.

Until 29 Dec

Melbourne's Brunch Afloat

Enjoy a two-hour bottomless brunch cruise along the Yarra River.

Until 28 Jul

Two Remain

The first opera to portray the persecution of gay men during the Holocaust.

Until 27 Jul

Motley Jazz

See some of Melbourne’s finest jazz musicians at this free event at The Motley Bauhaus.

Until 3 Aug

Moombarra

Craft presents Moombarra, curated by renowned Wadawurrung artist Kait James.

Until 20 Oct

Poetry and Prose Readings

Join in the monthly poetry and prose readings, or just listen.