What's on in March
Discover things to do in Melbourne in March, from free events to exhibitions, attractions and places to visit.
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.
The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque
Experience Melbourne's most intimate variety show in a hidden gem of the city.
Mystery Picnic With Friends: Melbourne Laneways
Go on a unique foodie adventure, solving clues, tasting and collecting pre-paid gourmet food.
Westwood | Kawakubo
NGV’s summer exhibition pairs two icons of the fashion world, Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo.
Mystery Picnic with Self Drive Boat: Melbourne Laneways
Solve clues, taste and collect pre-paid gourmet food on this unique foodie adventure.
World of the Book
Explore the rare, the sacred and the iconic in the 20th anniversary of this annual exhibition.
Laneways and Lattes Walking Tour
Explore Melbourne’s hidden laneways with coffee, street art, history and culture.
Melbourne CBD Holi Festival of Colours
Be covered in vibrant colours and dance to music at the Treasury Garden's Holi.
Burlesque Lounge
Melbourne's sparkling burlesque dinner show experience right in the heart of the city
MECCA X NGV Women in Design Commission: Nipa Doshi
Designer Nipa Doshi explores beauty, plurality and diversity in her handcrafted cabinet.
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.
Making Memoir of a Snail
Explore handmade sets, props and characters from Adam Elliot's claymation film Memoir of a Snail.
Swinging 60s
Did the sixties really swing in Victoria? A new exhibition from the Old Treasury Building.
Fed Square Holi: Festival of Colours
Get ready for a vibrant explosion of colours and fun at the Fed Square Holi Festival of Colours!
Hany Armanious: Stone Soup
An exhibition of ordinary objects transformed into near-perfect doubles that unsettle what we know.
Chocolate Family Adventure Day
Enjoy an all-inclusive, stress-free family outing filled with fun, creativity, and delicious treats.
Family Mystery Picnic: Melbourne Laneways
Solve clues, taste and collect pre-paid gourmet food on this unique foodie adventure.
Mystery Picnic Date: Melbourne Laneways
Solve clues and riddles to collect your special gourmet picnic on a unique foodie adventure.
Claire Lyon: The Music of Broadway
Revel in the passion, power and beauty of musical theatre as Claire Lyon brings Broadway to life.
Hidden Melbourne: Ghosts, Murder and Mystery
Take a spine-chilling journey back in time to explore the rich paranormal realm of Old Melbourne.
Mystery Rooftop Bar Hop
Solve clues to unlock rooftop bars, cocktails, snacks and stunning Melbourne city views.
Fitzroy Gardens Heritage Tour
A journey through the heritage-listed gardens, where history and nature seamlessly blend.
Modern Artistic Kintsugi Technique Workshop: Yobitsugi
Learn the technique of mending broken vessels using fragments from different objects.
Order Up: A City Fed by Many Cultures
Experience the soul of Melbourne’s hospitality scene like never before and this exhibition.
The Grand Tour
An exhibition exploring the history and impact of the 18th-century cultural right-of-passage.
Eucalypts of Hodogaya
An exhibition that reflects on a remarkable story of post-war reconciliation and remembrance.
Melbourne Brunch and History Walking Tour
Discover Melbourne’s laneways, stories, and café culture on a 2.5-hour guided brunch walk.
Rewind Forward: Creative in Residence Group Exhibition
Drawing from state archives, artists create works that reawaken Victoria’s historical narrative.
Music Matinee
Enjoy live and free music concerts at Scots Church on select Tuesdays throughout the year.
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What's on in April
Things to do in Melbourne in April, from free events to exhibitions and places to visit.
Family and kids
Find things to do with the kids, from family-friendly events to fun attractions and workshops.
Melbourne for free
Discover free things to do in Melbourne, including galleries, museums, events and festivals.
Major events
From the Australian Open to the Melbourne Cup, major events take centre stage throughout the year.