What's on in July

THE LUME Melbourne

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

13 Jul

Run Melbourne

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

6 Jun – 5 Oct

French Impressionism

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

3 Feb – 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.

24 Jul – 10 Aug

Coriolanus

Bell Shakespeare presents one of Shakespeare's most exhilarating works.

Until 12 Oct

Bark Salon

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

Until 20 Jul

Cats & Dogs

From cattle dogs to lap dogs, divine felines to cat superstitions, explore more than 250 works.

Until Nov 2026

Making Memoir of a Snail

Explore handmade sets, props and characters from Adam Elliot's claymation film Memoir of a Snail.

Until 29 Aug

Joy

Experience an emotive adventure where creativity, colour and storytelling join forces.

6 Jun – 5 Oct

Plans For The Planet: Olaf Breuning For Kids

Created by artist Olaf Breuning this exhibition invites kids to explore the natural environment.

28 Mar – 26 Jan

Martin Grant

A major exhibition of work by Australian-born Paris-based fashion designer Martin Grant.

Until Jan 2026

Ayoung Kim – Delivery Dancer's Arc: 0° Receiver

Korean artist Ayoung Kim creates a multiverse that blurs boundaries between space, time and self.

14 Mar – 20 Jul

Top Arts

The annual Top Arts exhibition provides a platform for emerging artists from across the state.

Spring Street Grocer

Cheese, gelato, groceries, coffee and gourmet foods all under one roof.

Transport Public Bar

Bustling pub in Federation Square with tasty pub meals and an impressive range of drinks.

Monopoly Dreams

Enjoy a fully immersive and interactive Monopoly experience, featuring games and challenges.

Hell's Kitchen

Trading since 2001, and one of the stalwarts in one of Melbourne's iconic laneways.

Children's Gallery Melbourne Museum

This is a wondrous place for young children to explore, play and learn.

Sojourn Melbourne

Outdoor laneway dining experience, blended with an iconic rooftop bar.

Yarra Botanica

Yarra Botanica is a floating bar and eatery on the Yarra River, celebrating Victorian producers.

Immigration Museum

An exploration of the stories of people from all over the world who have migrated to Australia.

Pidapipo Gelateria

Authentic, artisanal Italian-style gelato in the heart of Carlton's Lygon Street.

Mesa Verde

A contemporary Mexican restaurant and home to the country's largest collection of agave spirits.

The Johnston Collection

View beautiful objects arranged in a house-museum setting unfettered by ropes or barriers.

Lagoon Dining

Dishing up food that leans heavily on Chinese culinary traditions.

Wax Museum Records

A wide range of new and used vinyl, CDs, tapes and music-inspired clothing.

GoBoat Melbourne

Be your own captain by renting a picnic boat, with no boat licence required.

Caretaker's Cottage

Smart drinks, top tunes and good times in a beautiful old cottage.

Heng Thai

Serving all kinds of authentic Thai food in an old Thai house.

Australian Music Vault

A celebration of Australian contemporary music – past, present and future.

Robot Bar

Small, hidden Japanese retro and pop culture bar serving Japanese whisky, beers and cocktails.

Ponyfish Island

A floating bar on the Yarra River under the Southbank pedestrian bridge.

Milligram

Milligram carries 50 leading international and local stationery brands, along with cards and gifts.

The Drunken Poet

With live Irish music, the Drunken Poet is a real locals' pub - cute, cosy and friendly.

Rooftop at QT

A rooftop bar where you can indulge in afternoons filled with tunes to nights under city lights.

Ginger Olive Restaurant and Bar

Modern Australian fusion, specialising in in barbeque, ribs, steaks and grill.

ReWine

An environmentally conscious bottleshop with barrels of Australian-made wines.

La Madonna Restaurant and Bar

A chic day-to-night restaurant and bar inside Next Hotel Melbourne.