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.

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.

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.

DIVA

DIVA

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

The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque
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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
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Mystery Picnic With Friends: Melbourne Laneways

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

Westwood | Kawakubo

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
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Mystery Picnic with Self Drive Boat: Melbourne Laneways

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

Sunday Night Stand Up Comedy Show
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Sunday Night Stand Up Comedy Show

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

The Game Expo

The Game Expo

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

World of the Book
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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
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Laneways and Lattes Walking Tour

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

Melbourne CBD Holi Festival of Colours

Melbourne CBD Holi Festival of Colours

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

Burlesque Lounge
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Burlesque Lounge

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

Let's Party: NGV Fashion for Kids

Let's Party: NGV Fashion for Kids

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

MECCA X NGV Women in Design Commission: Nipa Doshi
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MECCA X NGV Women in Design Commission: Nipa Doshi

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

The Book of Mormon

The Book of Mormon

Australia’s biggest ever musical comedy returns this February.

Mystery Sidedoor: 5 Plate South East Asia Tasting Menu
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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
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Making Memoir of a Snail

Explore handmade sets, props and characters from Adam Elliot's claymation film Memoir of a Snail.

Swinging 60s
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Swinging 60s

Did the sixties really swing in Victoria? A new exhibition from the Old Treasury Building.

Fed Square Holi: Festival of Colours

Fed Square Holi: Festival of Colours

Get ready for a vibrant explosion of colours and fun at the Fed Square Holi Festival of Colours!

Capoeira Angola: Ecamar
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Capoeira Angola: Ecamar

A Capoeira Angola class blending martial arts, dance, music and culture.

Hany Armanious: Stone Soup

Hany Armanious: Stone Soup

An exhibition of ordinary objects transformed into near-perfect doubles that unsettle what we know.

Chocolate Family Adventure Day
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Chocolate Family Adventure Day

Enjoy an all-inclusive, stress-free family outing filled with fun, creativity, and delicious treats.

Family Mystery Picnic: Melbourne Laneways
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Family Mystery Picnic: Melbourne Laneways

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

Mystery Picnic Date: Melbourne Laneways
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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

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
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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
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Mystery Rooftop Bar Hop

Solve clues to unlock rooftop bars, cocktails, snacks and stunning Melbourne city views.

Fitzroy Gardens Heritage Tour
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Fitzroy Gardens Heritage Tour

A journey through the heritage-listed gardens, where history and nature seamlessly blend.

Modern Artistic Kintsugi Technique Workshop: Yobitsugi
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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
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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
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The Grand Tour

An exhibition exploring the history and impact of the 18th-century cultural right-of-passage.

Eucalypts of Hodogaya
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Eucalypts of Hodogaya

An exhibition that reflects on a remarkable story of post-war reconciliation and remembrance.

The F1 Exhibition

The F1 Exhibition

The F1 Exhibition makes its long-awaited debut in Australia.

Melbourne Brunch and History Walking Tour
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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
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Rewind Forward: Creative in Residence Group Exhibition

Drawing from state archives, artists create works that reawaken Victoria’s historical narrative.

Music Matinee
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Music Matinee

Enjoy live and free music concerts at Scots Church on select Tuesdays throughout the year.

Punting on the Lake
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Punting on the Lake

Glide between the bays and islands of Ornamental Lake on a guided boat cruise.

Thought Experiment
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Thought Experiment

Dive into meaningful 'what ifs' with curious, creative minds.

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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.