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.

Until 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.

25 Mar – 19 Apr

Melbourne International Comedy Festival

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

Until Dec 2026

The Story of the Moving Image

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

Until 28 Mar

Holiday Showcase: Basement Comedy Club

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

2 Jan – 17 Apr

NGV Friday Nights

Experience the NGV as it comes alive after dark

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.

15 Mar

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

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

Until 30 Jun

Yarra: Stories of Melbourne's River

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

Until 30 Apr

Serene Terrarium: Workshop for Beginners

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

Until 28 Mar

Agave Spirits: Tequila Versus Mezcal Tasting and Lunch

Enjoy a guided tasting of artisan agave-based spirits paired with gourmet Mexican canapés.

Until 25 May

Mosaic Art Classes: Turkish Lamp Workshop

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

Until 16 Apr

Best of NGV International Tour

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

31 Jan – 28 Mar

Travel Sketching with Watercolour Pencil

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

17 Feb – 15 Dec

Bedtime Storytime

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

Until Dec 2026

Cabaret Ridiculous

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

8 Jan – 5 Mar

Laughs on Tap

A hilarious night of laughter, cheap tickets and cheap drinks.

3 Mar

Nell Zink: Sister Europe

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

Until Dec 2026

Local Lunch Club

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

From 29 Aug

G3 Game

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

6 Feb – 17 Apr

English Reading Circle

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

Until 30 Jun

Laneways Discovery Running Tour

Run Melbourne’s laneways, street art and history on this 8km tour with stories, sights and coffee.

Until 21 Mar

Burlesque Lounge

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

Until 11 Jul

Run the Tan: Run Club

Start the weekend off on the right foot with a run around the Tan.

20 Mar

Artemisia Gentileschi with Professor Christopher Marshall

A new account of the life, work and legacy of the globally renowned Italian Baroque painter.

Until 21 Mar

Comedy at the Coopers Inn

A comedy club featuring the best local, interstate and international stand-up comedians.

Until 26 Apr

DIVA

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

12 Mar

An Evening at the Melbourne Savage Club

An evening with drinks, canapés and an exclusive guided tour behind closed doors.

27 – 28 Mar

Emma Pask

Enjoy a concert by one of Australia’s most gifted and charismatic jazz vocalists.

Until 9 Jun

A Taste of Melbourne: Laneways, Boroughs, Bites and Brews

Taste the best of Melbourne on a half day city food and drink tour, departing morning or afternoon.

Until 30 Jun

History and Donuts Walking Tour

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

Until 30 Jun

Comedy at Spleen

Come along to the city's longest-running comedy night.

14 Mar

BMW Opera for All

Opera’s most famous music, live under the open sky.

31 Jan – 29 Mar

Poetry and Prose Open Mic Readings

Calling all poets, writers and lyricists to join monthly poetry and prose readings, or just listen.

Until 29 Mar

Game Worlds

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

Until 30 Apr

Mosaic Making Workshop for Beginners

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

6 Jan – 16 Jun

Underground Comedy

Free underground comedy: raw, unfiltered stand-up every week.

Until 14 Mar

Walking Tour: Stories of South Yarra

A walking tour exploring the architectural streetscapes, landscape and local history of South Yarra.

Until 30 Apr

Mystery Picnic With Friends: Melbourne Laneways

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