What's on in May
Discover things to do in Melbourne in May, from free events to exhibitions, attractions and places to visit.
Leonardo Da Vinci
Explore the legacy of the visionary artist, inventor, scientist and philosopher at THE LUME.
THE LUME Melbourne
Experience art, dining, wellness and more like never before across 3,000sqm of immersive space.
Library Cinema at narrm ngarrgu
Each month, watch a movie on the big screen, including contemporary, classic and documentary films.
Kings of Comedy: Underground, Uncensored, Unrivalled
Enjoy stand-up comedy from future stars and celebrity guest headliners.
Carnival of Karactors
A monthly cabaret show featuring sexy and silly circus artists, comedians and burlesque performers.
The Explorer: Melbourne Gardens
Discover the beauty of this inner-city oasis from the comfort of an open-air minibus.
Tour the Old Treasury Building Museum
Discover early Melbourne, through architecture, art and artefacts, in an iconic gold rush building.
Improvised Comedy: The Remix
Improvised comedy from true stories, sampled and remixed to create comedy gold.
Linguas Melbourne Language Exchange Social
Meet new people and practise speaking another language, weekly nights at Diesel Bar.
Sommelier's Table Wine Degustation with Food
Enjoy a unique wine-degustation matched to a four-course meal with a sommelier
ACMI Preschoolers
A fun, free program created for 2-5 year-olds to enjoy ACMI with their parent, grandparent or carer.
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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.
Christmas at Queensbridge Square
Take a whirl on the illuminated swings or light-up see-saw in this festive pop-up.