What's on in July

Until 10 Aug

Lightscape

New sights. New sounds. A whole new journey.

Until 6 Jul

Firelight Festival

Epic free winter festival with fire performers, light installations, live music and foodie feasts.

Until 17 Aug

State Library Victoria Unlocked

On this exclusive tour, gain access to State Library Victoria before the doors open to the public.

Until 27 Aug

Winter Night Market

The Winter Night Market returns to the iconic Queen Victoria Market sheds.

7 – 19 Jul

The Melbourne Magic Festival

Casting its spell with performances and workshops for all ages this winter.

26 – 27 Jul

Open House Melbourne Weekend

The Open House Melbourne Weekend invites you to explore Melbourne's great examples of good design.

Until 11 Dec

Nocturnal: Museum After Dark

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

Until 11 Dec

Library Cinema at narrm ngarrgu

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

Until 29 Dec

Friday and Saturday Showcase: Basement Comedy Club

See the very best of Australian standup comedians perform every Friday and Saturday.

7 – 18 Jul

School holidays

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

8 – 12 Jul

Fab Fiona: Following a Dream

Enjoy a magic show for the whole family.

Until 1 Sep

Granny Bingo

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

Until 27 Aug

Something Good: Improv Comedy Show

Enjoy long form improv at its finest, with famous faces dropping by each week.

13 Jul

Steamboat Whistlers

Experience the Steamboat Whistlers playing hits, and misses, with the occasional original tune.

23 Jul – 17 Sep

Comedy Roulette

Enjoy top comedians and big laughs in a stand-up comedy show with a spontaneous spin.

Until 13 Sep

Kings of Comedy: Underground, Uncensored, Unrivalled

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

13 Jul

Run Melbourne

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

Until 31 Aug

Aboriginal Heritage Walk

Wominjeka: journey into Melbourne Gardens with an Aboriginal guide.

Until 16 Dec

Burlesque Life Drawing

Celebrating the joy of costume, character individuality and the story of burlesque.

Until 31 Dec

Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure

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

6 Jul

Playing with Genre and Form in Non-Fiction

Write towards, around, or out from within something that grips you, shakes you or wakes you up.

Until 28 Sep

Cabaret Ridiculous

This Vegas-style variety show has something for everyone.

Until 27 Jul

Improvised Comedy: The Remix

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

19 Jul – 9 Aug

The Wonder of You: The Songs of Elvis Presley

Step back in time with Anthony Gerace as he brings the magic of Elvis' legendary songs to life.

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 31 Aug

Forest Therapy

Unwind with forest therapy (shinrin-yoku) and immerse your senses in nature.

13 Jul

Winter Jazz Serenades with ade ishs and eMotion Band

A night of soulful jazz with ade ishs and eMotion Band.

9 Jul

Asian Cinema Collective Presents: Dìdi (2024)

Join the Asian Cinema Collective for a special screening of Dìdi (2024) at the Chinatown Cinema.

Until 12 Jul

The Wrong Gods

This new work tells a tale of community, family and freedom in the face of impending globalisation.

30 Jul

Mish Wittrup: Off With Her Head!

Stand-up comedian Mish Wittrup spent her whole life making sure everyone believed her lies.

11 Jul

Mr. McClelland's Finishing School

Enjoy a celebrated night of dancing at Melbourne's longest-running indie-pop dance party.

8 – 12 Jul

Tobias Dostal: The Bright Side of Light

Don't miss this superstar in the world of magic.

5 – 20 Jul

Playbound Festival

Melbourne City's winter school holidays festival for kids and their families

12 Jul

Cut it Out: The Art of Collage Poetry

Learn hands-on techniques to create collages and explore how these methods apply to your writing.

Until 13 Dec

Comedy at the Coopers Inn

A comedy club featuring the best local, interstate and international stand-up comedians.

Until 20 Jul

Asian Australian Cinema Deep Dive

Enjoy film screenings and talks with acclaimed filmmakers Clara Law and Eddie Fong.

30 Jul – 9 Aug

Defrost Festival

Enjoy the biggest improv festival in the southern hemisphere.

17 Jul

The Making of LEGO Star Wars

Unlock LEGO mastery with Ryan McNaught, Australia’s only LEGO Certified Professional.

19 Jul

Liza Treyger: Down Under

Smash-hit US comic Liza Treyger performs a show at Comedy Republic.