What's on in July

7 – 19 Jul

The Melbourne Magic Festival

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

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.

7 – 17 Jul

School holidays

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

Until 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.

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 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.

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.

8 – 12 Jul

Tobias Dostal: The Bright Side of Light

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

Until 13 Dec

Comedy at the Coopers Inn

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

Until 3 Dec

English Learners Book Club

English Learners’ Book Club, where English learners connect to discuss books and share ideas.

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.

18 – 20 Jul

The Little Food Market

Australia's culinary playground returns to the Royal Exhibition Building.

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.

24 Jun – 5 Jul

Athenie Leckey: 79 Banksias

An acrylic painting series of 79 banksias, each showing how the species differ.

Until 28 Jul

Comedy at Spleen

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

8 – 19 Jul

Emerging Artist Award

An exhibition of early-career works by emerging artists.

Until 7 Oct

Maracatu Estrela do Mar: Afro-Brazilian Percussion Workshops

Explore Afro-Brazilian percussion and music at this workshop series from Estrela do Mar.

Until 17 Aug

Colourful Mosaic Coaster Workshop

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

8 – 12 Jul

Once Upon a Rhyme

Kids will love this magical, musical romp through fairy tales and nursery rhymes.

14 Jul

Zoy Frangos: Sun Rise

The story of the King of Rock 'n' Roll.

17 May – 20 Dec

Creative Society Markets

A new monthly market held in The Atrium at Fed Square.

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.

Until 12 Oct

Bark Salon

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

10 – 19 Jul

Magic Beach

Alison Lester’s beloved children’s book is brought to life by ten animators.

Until 3 Aug

Beetlejuice The Musical

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

10 – 12 Jul

Musical Storytime: Bila's Big Dance

Introduce your children to the magic of live music with Orchestra Victoria!

10 May – 6 Sep

Learn to Cook Thai: Pad Thai and Papaya Salad

Join a hands-on cooking class, featuring two of Thailand’s favourite dishes.

Until 30 Aug

Cheese and Wine Matching with Sommelier Antony

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

8 – 12 Jul

The Quizzical Mr Jeff

Watch amazing circus, hilarious antics and impossible magic.