What's on in July

9 Jun – 8 Oct

Pierre Bonnard: Designed by India Madhavi

Presenting the iridescent paintings of Bonnard with immersive scenography by India Mahdavi.

16 Jun – 6 Aug

Lightscape

The extraordinary after-dark experience returns to Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.

23 Jun – 23 Jul

Replay Festival

Comedy Republic presents a return season of the hit comedy shows you missed or want to see again.

8 Jul

Electric Fields and MSO

Electric Fields returns to Hamer Hall for a special encore performance with the MSO.

20 Jul – 20 Aug

FIFA Women's World Cup Fan Festival

Enjoy all the matches on the big screen, interactive experiences, plus food and drinks.

13 – 29 Jul

Romeo and Juliet

The greatest love story ever told.

23 Jun – 18 Jul

Midnight The Musical

A major new musical that is sure to delight audiences young and old.

5 – 6 Jul

One Song: The Music of Archie Roach

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and guests celebrate the legacy of Archie Roach.

7 Jun – 30 Aug

Winter Night Market

The Winter Night Market is back at Queen Victoria Market.

Until 10 Jul

Imaginator

An immersive experience that celebrates imagination, technology and play.

Until 8 Oct

Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature

Wonder at creatures from the Wizarding World alongside animals from London’s Natural History Museum.

Until 30 Jul

Nitel: An Exhibition of First Nations Artists

An exhibition of artworks by five women from the Bendigo region on Dja Dja Wurrung country.

8 – 9 Jul

Bastille Day French Festival

The joie de vivre returns to Melbourne this July, launching celebrations of the French National Day!

15 – 16 Jul

African Festival

Enjoy a cultural immersion in all things Africa.

Until 29 Jul

& Juliet

The award-winning musical of the greatest love story ever remixed.

7 Jun – 30 Jul

Shadow Spirit

An exhibition of First Peoples’ spirits, time travel and memory within Flinders Street Station.

Until 8 Jul

The Rink at RISING

Strap in and get orbital with riverside ice-skating under a galactic big top.

Until 9 Jul

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

The brand-new production can now be enjoyed in one magical afternoon or evening.

24 Jun – 9 Jul

School holidays

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

7 Jun – 2 Aug

Chef's Table: Eight-Course Themed Degustation Dinner

Grab your seat for an indulgent 8-course themed feast with Chef Sigrid.

1 Jul

Wine Tasting and Canapés with St Ignatius Vineyard

Taste seven wines matched to canapés with sommelier Antony Anderson.

2 Jul

Choux and Shots Matching with Chef Sigrid

Learn about choux and cocktail matching with Chef Sigrid.

Until 28 Sep

Goddess Nights

Celebrate and experience the collective power of Goddess after dark.

Until 1 Oct

NGV Architecture Commission: Temple of Boom

An outdoor installation in the NGV garden inspired by the The Parthenon.

Until 2 Jul

The Space of Colour Exhibition

Come along to an exhibition by local artist Wendy Grace.

Until 23 Jul

The Rocky Horror Show

One of the world's favourite musicals is coming to Melbourne this May.

Until 30 Dec

Melbourne Street Art Tours

Local guides treat you to some of Melbourne's underground treasures.

Until 1 Oct

Goddess: Power, Glamour, Rebellion

An exhibition of on and off screen trailblazers, nonconformists, rebels, agitators and instigators.

26 Jun – 8 Jul

The Melbourne Magic Festival

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

Until 7 Jul

The Rest is Up To You

Step inside the world of Melbourne Fringe and experience 40 years of festival history.

Until 27 Nov

Library Cinema

See contemporary, classic and documentary films on the big screen at Library at The Dock.

28 Jun – 7 Jul

Kids Holiday Workshop: Freehand Street Art

Learn spray-painting techniques from a renowned street artist.

2 Jul

Wine and Cheese Matching with Artisa Tasmania and Chef Sig

A guided tasting of six artisan plant-based cheeses matched to six vegan-friendly wines.

Until 20 Aug

Melbourne Now

Explore the talents of over 200 Victorian-based creative practioners in Melbourne Now 2023.

Until 26 Aug

Kings of Comedy: Underground, Uncensored, Unrivalled

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

Until 12 Dec

Music Matinee

Live and free fine music at lunchtime on Tuesdays in the city.

2 Jun – 10 Sep

Rembrandt: True to Life

This exhibition follows the work of the seventeenth-century Dutch master.

7 – 9 Jul

The Finders Keepers

Visit Australia’s leading design marketplace as they celebrate 15 years of making market magic.

Until 13 Aug

Wet Sunday Sessions

Come along for a drink, a swim and a bite and enjoy panoramic views of the Melbourne skyline.

3 Jun – 1 Jul

Walsh Street Guided Tour

Explore Robin Boyd’s iconic residence at 290 Walsh Street on a guided tour.