What's on in July

THE LUME Melbourne

Experience art, dining, wellness and more like never before across 3000sqm of immersive space.

Until 11 Dec

Library Cinema at narrm ngarrgu

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

Until 11 Dec

Nocturnal: Museum After Dark

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

7 Apr – 1 Sep

Granny Bingo

Melbourne’s cult comedy night hosted by Australia’s nastiest nannas.

Until 7 Jul

Art, History, Food and Wine Walking Tour

The perfect introduction to Melbourne – street art, curious tales, wine tasting and tapas.

13 Jul

Run Melbourne

Join Melbourne’s largest winter running event in 2025 with over 25,000 runners.

Until 31 Dec

Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure

A free fun outdoor seek and find adventure around the Fitzroy Gardens.

Until 19 Jul

Local Lunch Club

Join this Local Lunch Club and connect with your neighbours at this community gathering.

30 Jul – 2 Aug

Yong

Mixing historical fact and narrative fiction, moving from China to the goldfields of Australia.

Until 10 Dec

Songbirds

Come along to narrm ngarrgu Library on Wednesdays for Songbirds.

Until 4 Sep

Capoeira Angola - Ecamar

A Capoeira Angola class blending martial arts, dance, music and culture.

Until 13 Dec

Circus Arcana

Experience a mystical tarot-themed circus show at Club Voltaire.

6 Jun – 5 Oct

French Impressionism

The Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition from the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

Until 3 Jul

Linguas Melbourne Language Exchange Social

Meet new people and practise speaking another language, weekly nights at Diesel Bar.

Until 19 Dec

Government House Garden Tour

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

Until 28 Jul

Comedy at Spleen

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

Until 17 Aug

Colourful Mosaic Coaster Workshop

Come and make mosaic coasters and step into the world of colours.

Until 20 Dec

Free Jazz Arvo at the Motley Bauhaus

Enjoy a free afternoon of fantastic jazz and tasty tipples at this Carlton arts hub.

Until 17 Aug

Kokedama Workshop

Enjoy a beginner's workshop to learn how to make a little moss ball plant.

Until 8 Dec

Morning Melodies

Celebrating 40 years, the Morning Melodies season will amaze audiences once again.

4 Jun – 5 Oct

Kimono

This exhibition displays examples of kimonos from Japanese history.

Until Jan 2027

DIY Craft Workshops

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

14 – 19 Jul

ECHO: Every Cold-Hearted Oxygen

A new actor takes the stage every night without seeing the script.

Until 31 Aug

Mystery Basement Bar Hop

Solve clues to unveil three hidden venues and enjoy pre-paid drinks and snacks.

5 Apr – 13 Dec

Arts and Crafts Clearance Market

Find gifts of original art, handmade crafts, photos, and dog items at this special clearance market.

Until 12 Oct

Bark Salon

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

7 May – 3 Aug

Beetlejuice The Musical

The musical to give Melbourne the fright of its life in 2025.

Until 11 Sep

Mr Wolf Game

An immersive 'play in real life game' for kids aged five to ten.

Until 12 Dec

Government House Community Tour

Take a tour of the State Apartments of Victoria's Government House.

Until 13 Sep

Saboteurs

An 'Among Us' style game played in real life.

Until 31 Aug

Mystery Picnic: Melbourne Laneways

Solve clues, taste and collect pre-paid gourmet food on this unique foodie adventure.

15 Jul

An Evening with Dr Rangan Chatterjee

Discover simple, practical strategies to reduce stress, boost energy and create lifestyle changes.

Until 7 Sep

Polly Woodside Open Day

Climb aboard and roam the decks of one of Australia’s last surviving 19th-century tall ships.

Until 17 Aug

Mosaic Making Workshop for Beginners

Learn the art of creating beautiful mosaics from start to finish.

Until 16 Jul

Poetry Open Mic

Come along to the Motley Bauhaus every Wednesday night to wax poetic.

Until 18 Dec

Strum and Sing Ukulele Group

A weekly free event for ukulele players and singers, for seasoned strummers or beginners.

Until 27 Jul

Designing Remembrance

An exhibition of alternate visions for Victoria’s war memorial.

Until 13 Dec

Carnival of Karactors

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

31 Jul

British Art Ceramics: By Design and Example

Join Dr Andrew Montana for a lecture about the importance of British ceramics in late 19th century.

28 May – 6 Jul

Hyun Ju Lee – Coexistence: Stunning Beauty

Hyun Ju’s work explores the imagination of landscape.