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

Moomba

Moomba

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

Trans-Tasman Ice Hockey Challenge

Trans-Tasman Ice Hockey Challenge

Australia play New Zealand in an epic ice hockey battle.

Culinary Tea Journey

Culinary Tea Journey

Discover the art of tea in every bite.

Melbourne Vixens Fan Day

Melbourne Vixens Fan Day

A family-friendly day celebrating netball, community and all things Vixens.

Piccolo Teatro: Magic Theatre
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Piccolo Teatro: Magic Theatre

Specialising in astonishing magic shows and immersive live entertainment.

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival

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

Moonlight Cinema
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Moonlight Cinema

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

Library Cinema at narrm ngarrgu
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Library Cinema at narrm ngarrgu

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

Holi Festival Melbourne

Holi Festival Melbourne

Immerse yourself in Indian culture, music, dance, food and drinks at the Festival of Colours.

Weekend Showcase: Basement Comedy Club
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Weekend Showcase: Basement Comedy Club

See the very best of Australian standup comedians perform four days a week during the holidays.

Live at Toorak: Sergej Krylov and Konstantin Shamray

Live at Toorak: Sergej Krylov and Konstantin Shamray

Two superstars of Australian music present an evening of rare electricity and emotional depth.

Melbourne International Comedy Festival

Melbourne International Comedy Festival

The festival that takes over the city celebrates 40 years of funny - come have a laugh.

The Story of the Moving Image
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The Story of the Moving Image

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

Antipodes Festival

Antipodes Festival

Melbourne's great Greek street party returns to Lonsdale Street.

NGV Friday Nights
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NGV Friday Nights

Experience the NGV as it comes alive after dark

The Great Gatsby: A Jazz Ballet Odyssey

The Great Gatsby: A Jazz Ballet Odyssey

Jazz, tap and ballet bring Gatsby to life in a dazzling theatrical spectacle.

Mystery Sidedoor City: Wine and Asian Fusion Bites
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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.

Mozart's Spring

Mozart's Spring

The Australian Haydn Ensemble (AHE) makes its long-awaited Melbourne debut.

The Great Composers

The Great Composers

The very best of three composer tribute shows to Cole Porter, George Gershwin and Harold Arlen.

Kings of Comedy: Underground, Uncensored, Unrivalled
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Kings of Comedy: Underground, Uncensored, Unrivalled

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

Bliss N Eso, Drapht and Horrorshow: Live at the Gardens

Bliss N Eso, Drapht and Horrorshow: Live at the Gardens

The Live at the Gardens series ends with Bliss N Eso, Drapht and Horrorshow.

Yarra: Stories of Melbourne's River
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Yarra: Stories of Melbourne's River

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

Crush, Melt, Recycle

Crush, Melt, Recycle

Drop by the Library at The Dock Makerspace and discover what really happens to plastic waste.

Serene Terrarium: Workshop for Beginners
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Serene Terrarium: Workshop for Beginners

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

Comedy Roulette
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Comedy Roulette

Enjoy top comedians and big laughs in a stand-up comedy show with a spontaneous spin.

Mosaic Art Classes: Turkish Lamp Workshop
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Mosaic Art Classes: Turkish Lamp Workshop

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

Best of NGV International Tour
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Best of NGV International Tour

Join an expert for a guided tour to uncover the unexpected and overlooked within the NGV Collection.

Convergent Modern Design and Conservation in the Pacific Rim

Convergent Modern Design and Conservation in the Pacific Rim

A discussion on Pacific Rim modernism with Warren Andersen and Dr James Lesh.

Solve Along A Murder, She Wrote

Solve Along A Murder, She Wrote

Pit your wits against JB Fletcher at an interactive screening of Murder, She Wrote!

Travel Sketching with Watercolour Pencil
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Travel Sketching with Watercolour Pencil

Talk a walk around East Melbourne, sketching and learning tips and techniques along the way.

Bedtime Storytime

Bedtime Storytime

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

Sunday Night Stand Up Comedy Show: Melbourne Comedy Festival

Sunday Night Stand Up Comedy Show: Melbourne Comedy Festival

Club Voltaire Comedy takes its Sunday show to the Comedy Festival.

Cabaret Ridiculous
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Cabaret Ridiculous

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

The Wonder of You: The Songs of Elvis Presley

The Wonder of You: The Songs of Elvis Presley

Step back in time with Anthony Gerace as he brings the magic of Elvis' legendary songs to life.

Nell Zink: Sister Europe

Nell Zink: Sister Europe

Nell Zink brings the hedonistic spirit of a big night out in Berlin as she discusses Sister Europe.

Local Lunch Club
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Local Lunch Club

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

The Devils' Violin

The Devils' Violin

Virtuoso Ilya Gringolts directs the ACO in a program that pushes the violin to its fiery limits.

View of Melbourne from across the Yarra River
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G3 Game

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

The Harmonix Experience
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The Harmonix Experience

Expect jazz with swagger and funk with soul, playing every second week at Bird's.

English Reading Circle
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English Reading Circle

Join a free, fun program to improve your English reading skills at North Melbourne Library.

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What's on in April

What's on in April

Things to do in Melbourne in April, from free events to exhibitions and places to visit.

Family and kids

Family and kids

Find things to do with the kids, from family-friendly events to fun attractions and workshops.

Melbourne for free

Melbourne for free

Discover free things to do in Melbourne, including galleries, museums, events and festivals.

Major events

Major events

From the Australian Open to the Melbourne Cup, major events take centre stage throughout the year.