What's on in July

THE LUME Melbourne

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

Until 20 Dec

Kabarisqué

A monthly cabaret show with a cast of saucy circus artists.

Until 13 Dec

Circus Arcana

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

Until Dec 2025

Last Post Service

Every Sunday, pause to remember those who have served and sacrificed.

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 Dec 2025

Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure

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

5 Feb – 10 Dec

Songbirds

Come along to narrm ngarrgu Library on Wednesdays for Songbirds.

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 20 Dec

Free Jazz Arvo at the Motley Bauhaus

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

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.

Until 19 Dec

Government House Garden Tour

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

Until 12 Oct

Bark Salon

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

Until 12 Dec

Government House Community Tour

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

15 Jul

An Evening with Dr Rangan Chatterjee

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

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 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.

5 Feb – 10 Dec

Stompers

Join in the Stompers fun with your toddler every Wednesday at East Melbourne Library.

Until 23 Nov

Taste of Combat

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

Until 20 Jul

Cats & Dogs

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

26 Jul – 30 Aug

Kimberly Akimbo: A Musical

This Australian premiere brims with infectious energy and tunes that soar.

5 Feb – 10 Dec

Songbirds

Come along to Library at The Dock on Wednesdays for Songbirds: songs, rhymes and stories.

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 31 Jul

Yarra: Stories of Melbourne's River

Explores the chequered history of the stream we call the ‘city’s river’.

Until 21 Nov

Bauhaus Burlesque Salon

A rebellious show of art, burlesque, glamour and grit.

Until Dec 2025

Memento Mori

Public murals influenced by the Fates of Greek mythology, inspiring passersby to embrace life.

Until 19 Dec

St Paul's Cathedral Lunchtime Concerts

Take a break and enjoy a lunchtime concert on Wednesdays.

Until 29 Aug

Joy

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

Until 27 Jul

Sanatan Kriya Yoga

Partake in a free yoga session, open to all.

30 Jun – 2 Aug

Mother Play

Expansive yet intimate drama charting the personal upheavals of one family starring Sigrid Thornton.

Until 31 Jul

Protest Melbourne

An exhibition about Victoria's long history of public protest.

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.

16 Feb – 14 Dec

Kensington Market

An eclectic mix of homewares, culinary treats, ceramics, sustainable goods and visual art.

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.