What's on in March

20 – 29 Mar

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival

A 10-day feast bringing the best-of-the-best from Australia and the world, direct to your lips.

3 Dec – 5 Apr

Moonlight Cinema

Kick back with a film under the stars at Melbourne’s most spectacular open-air cinema.

5 – 9 Mar

Moomba

An annual free festival held along the banks of the Yarra River.

Until 30 Apr

Mystery Sidedoor City: Wine and Asian Fusion Bites

Enjoy off-menu bites and paired drinks at a hidden Melbourne venue on this guided tasting adventure.

Until 30 Apr

Serene Terrarium: Workshop for Beginners

Create your mini plant world while enjoying a soothing cuppa and a calming environment.

Until 25 May

Mosaic Art Classes: Turkish Lamp Workshop

Make beautiful mosaic lamps at this Turkish lamp workshop in Melbourne!

Until Dec 2026

Cabaret Ridiculous

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

From 29 Aug

G3 Game

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

From Nov 2025

The Motley Jazz Jam

Bring your instrument to the Motley Jazz Jam, every Saturday night.

Until 21 Mar

Burlesque Lounge

Melbourne's sparkling burlesque dinner show experience right in the heart of the city

11 Dec – 26 Apr

DIVA

From opera stars to pop icons, celebrate the power and creativity of the diva.

Until 30 Apr

Mosaic Making Workshop for Beginners

Learn the art of creating beautiful mosaics from start to finish.

Until 30 Apr

Mystery Picnic With Friends: Melbourne Laneways

Go on a unique foodie adventure, solving clues, tasting and collecting pre-paid gourmet food.

Until 29 Mar

Game Worlds

ACMI's new playable exhibition features more than 30 videogames from the 1970s to today.

Until Nov 2026

Taste of Combat

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

21 Mar

A-League Men: Melbourne Victory vs Central Coast Mariners

Melbourne Victory take on the Central Coast Mariners at AAMI Park.

7 Dec – 19 Apr

Westwood | Kawakubo

NGV’s summer exhibition pairs two icons of the fashion world, Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo.

Until 30 Apr

Mystery Picnic with Self Drive Boat: Melbourne Laneways

Solve clues, taste and collect pre-paid gourmet food on this unique foodie adventure.

Until 31 May

Sunday Night Stand Up Comedy Show

See some of Melbourne's best stand-up comedy, every Sunday night.

14 – 15 Mar

The Game Expo

The Game Expo is the event that celebrates the culture and creativity of gaming.

Until 17 May

World of the Book

Explore the rare, the sacred and the iconic in the 20th anniversary of this annual exhibition.

22 Mar

MFWF x Taxi Kitchen: Sips and Snacks

A four-hour tasting adventure designed for curious food lovers.

16 Feb – 15 Jun

Japanese Storytime

Visit City Library for immersive Japanese language storytime.

Until 30 Apr

Colourful Mosaic Coaster Workshop

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

Until 29 Mar

Loopy Lab

See how plastic waste is a resource by making your own pen or carabiner from plastic bottle tops.

Until 30 Apr

Cloisonne Enamel Painting Workshop for Beginners

Create a unique drink coaster using the ancient cloisonné art.

Until 31 Mar

Laneways and Lattes Walking Tour

Explore Melbourne’s hidden laneways with coffee, street art, history and culture.

14 – 15 Mar

Melbourne CBD Holi Festival of Colours

Be covered in vibrant colours and dance to music at the Treasury Garden's Holi.

29 Mar

Lunch with Helen Goh

Break bread with your favourite baker during the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival.

28 Nov – 3 May

Let's Party: NGV Fashion for Kids

Step into a vibrant world of colour, creativity and celebration.

28 Feb – 1 Mar

Antipodes Festival

Street food, live performances, market stalls and cultural experiences for everyone.

26 Mar – 19 Apr

Sashi Perera: Pear Tree

A stand-up comedy show about pear shaped events between Sri Lanka and Australia.

Until 1 Apr

MECCA X NGV Women in Design Commission: Nipa Doshi

Designer Nipa Doshi explores beauty, plurality and diversity in her handcrafted cabinet.

6 Feb – 1 Mar

The Book of Mormon

Australia’s biggest ever musical comedy returns this February.

21 – 22 Mar

AusFitness Expo

Come along to the ultimate festival of health, fitness and bodypower.

Until 30 Apr

Mystery Sidedoor: 5 Plate South East Asia Tasting Menu

Enjoy off-menu bites and paired drinks at a hidden Melbourne venue on this guided tasting adventure.

28 – 29 Mar

Baker's Dozen

It's baking, it's caking, and it's yours for the taking.

Until 11 Mar

Summer Night Market

Gather your crew for Melbourne’s favourite summer tradition – Wednesday nights from 5pm to 10pm.

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 30 Jun

Free Guided Walk

A free guided walk is the perfect way to enjoy the sunny weather in Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.