What's on in May

Until 11 Dec

Nocturnal: Museum After Dark

Step into a world of wonder at an after-hours Melbourne Museum experience just for adults.

Until 29 Aug

Joy

Experience an emotive adventure where creativity, colour and storytelling join forces.

Until 25 May

The Outsiders Melbourne

An exhibition of the largest street-art collection in Australia, including a whole room of Banksys.

Until 11 May

YIRRAMBOI Festival

Hosting 400+ First Nations creatives across 180 performances and activating over 40 venues.

10 May

Barring Yanabul

Part of YIRRAMBOI Festival, setting streets and laneways alight with installations, music and dance.

10 May

Uncle Archie Roach Block Party

Featuring an exciting line-up of local and international First Nations artists as part of YIRRAMBOI.

Until 1 Jun

Van Gogh

See Van Gogh reimagined with a world-first shared VR experience.

18 May

Rialto Run Up

Conquer Melbourne's iconic Rialto and climb 1,240 'giant' steps for Autism.

29 May

Rewind Forward: Creative in Residence Group Exhibition

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

14 May – 22 Jun

Mark Chu: Eat With Our Eyes

Showing everyday food culture in a wide range of food spaces from supermarkets to wine bars.

THE LUME Melbourne

Experience art, dining, wellness and more like never before across 3000sqm of immersive space.

Until 11 May

Melbourne Writers Festival

Where intelligence, imagination and inquiry take the stage.

Until 29 Jun

Makers Market at The District

This outdoor undercover monthly Sunday market at Docklands features craft, gifts, fashion and food.

Until 11 Dec

Library Cinema at narrm ngarrgu

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

Until 19 Jun

Bourne Local Market

Visit the Collins Square retail plaza for curated local market stalls.

17 May

People of Passion International Film Festival

Enjoy a selection of independent short films screening over one night at ACMI Cinemas.

22 – 24 May

Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Concert

The MSO performs John Williams’ epic score live while you watch the story unfold on the big screen.

13 – 24 May

Edward Coleridge: 45 Letterbox Landscapes at 45

An exhibition of paintings by Edward Coleridge.

17 May

Sugar and Spice 2: Latin and Asian Fusion Party

Sizzle with salsa, reggaeton and bachata, and vibe to K-Pop and J-Pop beats.

20 May

The ‘C’ Word: Shortcuts to Circularity

Join Breathe Architecture at Walsh Street for a panel discussion on circularity.