What's on in July

Until 31 Aug

State Library Victoria Unlocked

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

29 Jun – 11 Jul

Melbourne Magic Festival

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

Until 31 Dec

The Story of the Moving Image

A permanent exhibition that journeys through the past, present and future of the moving image.

Until 10 Dec

Library Cinema at narrm ngarrgu

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

Until 5 Dec

Kings of Comedy: Underground, Uncensored, Unrivalled

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

14 – 19 Jul

Heartbreak Hotel

The sold-out RISING hit Heartbreak Hotel returns to steal your heart again.

Until 15 Dec

Bedtime Storytime

Hop into your pyjamas, grab your favourite teddy and enjoy bedtime stories.

Until 26 Dec

Cabaret Ridiculous

An hour of variety entertainment that’s as unpredictable as it is unforgettable.

Until 26 Jul

Improvised Comedy: The Remix

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

Until 12 Dec

Local Lunch Club

Live well, eat well, together at Kathleen Syme Library.

Until 26 Aug

Lunchtime Concerts

Enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the Cathedral and fine music during a weekly lunchtime concert.

From 29 Aug

G3 Game

Experience gaming like never before, with state-of-the-art facilities.

Until 13 Sep

Pressed Flower Lamp Making Workshop

Make your room colourful and vibrant with your own pressed flower lamp.

Until 8 Dec

Stompers

Bring your child to Library at The Dock on Tuesdays for a lifelong love of books.

25 Jul

Old Ideas, New Stories

Enjoy a performance from the MSO Chamber.

Until 11 Jul

Run the Tan: Run Club

Start the weekend off on the right foot with a run around the Tan.

1 Apr – 25 Oct

Rome: Empire, Power, People

This Melbourne-exclusive exhibition is a vibrant exploration of Ancient Rome.

Until 2 Dec

English Learners' Book Club

A place where English learners connect to discuss books and share ideas.

Until 30 Aug

Badass Women of Melbourne: Women's History Walking Tour

Take a guided walk to uncover the hidden stories of everyday women who shaped Melbourne.

Until 7 Dec

Songbirds

Visit Southbank Library on Mondays for Songbirds, with songs, rhymes and stories for littlies.

Until 31 Aug

Melbourne Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight

Float over Melbourne's iconic landmarks in a sunrise hot air balloon flight.

Until 21 Jul

Footsteps Through Time: Melbourne's History Walk

Step into Melbourne’s past on this two-hour guided walking tour of laneways and hidden stories.

Until 31 Jul

Melbourne Magic Show

Enjoy a theatrical magic experience like no other.

11 Jul

Vera Blue x MSO

Vera Blue and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra unite for a collision of intimacy and scale.

Until 31 Dec

Matinees at ACMI Cinemas

Celebrate cinema at a sensible hour with ACMI's thoughtfully curated line-up of films.

Until 24 Aug

DIY Craft Workshops

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

Until 14 Jul

Critical Hits Music Bingo

Play free video game and pop-culture themed music bingo, every Tuesday at Fortress.

Until 1 Nov

Taste of Combat

Honouring the vital work of the Catering Corps and the evolution of military food.

Until 30 Aug

Spirit of Melbourne Lunch Cruise

Cruise the Yarra River in elegance and comfort and savour your meal on a two-hour lunch cruise.

4 Apr – 1 Aug

CRFT*WRK Market

Enjoy a monthly craft fair at Queen Victoria Market.

18 Jul

Eating and Drinking in the English Regency

Meat, drink and be wary: Join Jennifer Kloester for a lecture on the realities of Regency dining.

23 Jul – 9 Aug

Mackenzie

A camp, dark and deranged retelling of Macbeth, set in the heights of early 2000s TV stardom.

Until 21 Jul

Melbourne Hidden Bars Walking Tour

Discover Melbourne's hidden bars – down alleys, in basements and behind closed doors.

Until 23 Jul

Official Linguas Melbourne Language Exchange and Social

Meet new people and practise speaking another language, weekly nights at La Di Da.

Until 10 Dec

Stompers

Join in the Stompers fun with your toddler at North Melbourne Library every Thursday.

Until 7 Dec

Stompers

Enjoy fun stories, songs, rhymes and activities at Kathleen Syme Library every Monday.

20 Mar – 13 Sep

FUTURE COUNTRY: Country Road + NGV First Nations Commissions

The second iteration of the Country Road and NGV First Nations Commission initiative.

Until 31 Dec

East Melbourne Walking Tours

Take a guided walking tour of East Melbourne to discover secrets and hear untold stories.

14 Jul

Open Rehearsal with Tabita Berglund

Take a peek behind the scenes at an open rehearsal with conductor Tabita Berglund.

22 Jun – 25 Jul

Losing Face

Strap in for a perimenopausal Weekend at Bernie’s – a wildly funny, no-holds-barred new comedy.