A colourful UV light display in the Royal Botanic Gardens at night.
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What's on in June

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1 Jun - 30 Jun

Discover things to do in Melbourne in June, from free events to exhibitions, attractions and places to visit.

People walking towards a red illuminated archway that reads Winter Night Market.
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Winter Night Market

The Winter Night Market returns to the iconic Queen Victoria Market sheds.

Flinders Street Station lit up in blue at dusk during Melbourne's RISING festival, with city buildings in the background.
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RISING: Melbourne

A festival of new art, music and performance in the heart of Naarm/Melbourne each winter.

An outdoor alpine village pop-up event at Fed Square at night, featuring private wooden chalets, string lights, and a red carpet.
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Fondue Chalet

Melbourne’s much-loved winter dining experience returns to Fed Square.

A nighttime photo of a path in a park, illuminated by vibrant orange, green, and pink light beams and strings creating an immersive light installation; part of Lightscape at Royal Botanic Gardens.
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Lightscape

Melbourne's favourite winter tradition Lightscape returns to Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.

Hands of a person presenting a single donut in a box.
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Melbourne Donut Festival

Melbourne’s favourite Donut Festival returns to the Queen Vic Market.

Two people standing in front of a large pink spiky wall of speakers in an exhibition space.
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The Vinyl Factory: Reverb

ACMI and RISING present The Vinyl Factory: Reverb, a major exhibition of vinyl culture and music.

An ice hockey player in blue, skating on an ice hockey rink.
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Melbourne Ice: Australian Ice Hockey League

The Melbourne Ice are gearing up to face off against the best in the nation's premier league.

An ice hockey player in black and orange skating on an ice hockey rink; referee in the background.
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Melbourne Mustangs: Australian Ice Hockey League

The Melbourne Mustangs are preparing to go head-to-head with the best in Australia's premier league.

Two young adults observing a sculpture in a gallery space with digital and scupltural displays.
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EMERGENCE[Y]

An exhibition exploring how adaptation in a world of flux unfolds in every layer of life.

Historic photo of protesters at a women's rights demonstration.
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Protest Melbourne

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

An early watercolour painting of Melbourne's Yarra River.
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Yarra: Stories of Melbourne's River

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

Three people walking with a Fit City tour guide through a leafy laneway in central Melbourne.
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History and Donuts Walking Tour

History, laneways and donuts – explore Melbourne’s sweet side on this 2.5-hour walking tour.

Artworks of Australian landscapes hanging on a grey wall with the back of two women looking at them.
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Six Artists: Seven Days

A new art exhibition by six Australian artists at Sofitel Melbourne On Collins.

A group of friends playing the board game dungeons and dragons at Fortress Tavern Melbourne, with a Dungeon Master dressed in a witch's costume leading the game.
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Dungeons and Flagons

Forge friendships through adventure at Dungeons and Flagons at Fortress.

A concrete green water trough for horses to drink from, in a Melbourne city street.
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Footsteps Through Time: Melbourne's History Walk

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

Interior of a bar decorated with colourful lamps, small paintings hanging on the red walls, with small tables and chairs arranged in the space.
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Melbourne Hidden Bars Walking Tour

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

Play School exhibition with signature teddy and toys.
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Play School: Come and Play

A hands-on, playful exhibition where families can discover how the beloved TV show comes to life.

A high tea experience featuring a tiered stand filled with pastries and savoury bites.
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Afternoon Tea at InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto

An exquisite selection of tea-time delights inspired by history and crafted with native ingredients.

An Incan sun mask lying on greenery, part of the Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City virtual reality experience.
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Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City

A 4D virtual reality experience that lets you explore the Incan citadel in the Peruvian Andes.

Older musicians standing in a row with their hands raised.
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The Countdown Years

This is your invitation to celebrate a time when TV and radio ruled our world.

A hand-drawn sketch of a teapot with a blue and white design and gold touches, with a handwritten note alongside it.

Winter Sketching with Alissa Duke

Learn to sketch on location in the historic exhibition house of Fairhall.

Musicians standing in a Melbourne laneway with historic buildings.

Doric String Quartet and Lloyd Van't Hoff

A concert of music by Beethoven, Britten and much more.

A singer impersonating Elton John wearing a white outfit and top hat, and a female singer with long brown hair singing into a microphone.

Hits from Elton John & The Divas

This double header vocal showcase has it all and is not to be missed.

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra on stage, playing live to an audience.
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ABC Classic 100 in Concert

Enjoy the fourth edition of the popular live edition featuring highlights from the countdown.

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The NGV and Arts Centre lit up on a winter night.

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A night tennis match at Rod Laver Arena.

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