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What's on in May
Discover things to do in Melbourne in May, from free events to exhibitions, attractions and places to visit.
The Art of the Brick Immersive Experience
See works of art crafted from LEGO bricks, in an immersive digital space.
Festival@Boyd Southbank
Experience music, dance, craft stalls, delectable cuisine and more in the heart of Southbank.
Nocturnal: Museum After Dark
Step into a world of wonder at an after-hours Melbourne Museum experience just for adults.
Leonardo Da Vinci
Explore the life and legacy of the visionary artist, inventor, scientist and philosopher.
The NBA Exhibition
The NBA Exhibition is the ultimate one-of-a-kind adventure experience for basketball enthusiasts.
THE LUME Melbourne
Experience art, dining, wellness and more like never before across 3,000sqm of immersive space.
La Dolce Vita: Italian Light and Life by Anthony Bowles
An exhibition of watercolours and oils featuring Italian scenes.
Library Cinema
See contemporary, classic and documentary films on the big screen at Library at The Dock.
Kings of Comedy: Underground, Uncensored, Unrivalled
Enjoy stand-up comedy from future stars and celebrity guest headliners.
Library Cinema at narrm ngarrgu
Each month, watch a movie on the big screen, including contemporary, classic and documentary films.
Carnival of Karactors
A monthly cabaret show featuring sexy and silly circus artists, comedians and burlesque performers.
Sunday Night Stand Up Comedy Show
A mix of comics from the TV and radio, alongside some future stars.
Cheese and Wine Matching
Explore seven artisan cheese and learn how to match them to back-vintage wines.
The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque
Be captivated with over two hours of cabaret, burlesque comedy, sideshow and an array of surprises.
New Voices in Australian Cinema
Watch the best and brightest works from emerging Australian filmmaking talent.
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Melbourne for free
Discover free things to do in Melbourne, including galleries, museums, events and festivals.
Family and kids
Find things to do with the kids, from family-friendly events to fun attractions and workshops.
Major events
From the Australian Open to the Melbourne Cup, major events take centre stage throughout the year.