1 May - 31 May

What's on in May

Dates

1 May - 31 May

Discover things to do in Melbourne in May, from free events to exhibitions, attractions and places to visit.

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Melbourne’s Must Eats
12 Apr - 9 May
Grab a delicious lunch special for just $30 at one of these iconic city restaurants.
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RISING

26 May - 6 Jun
A festival of art, music, performance and ceremony in the heart of Melbourne. 
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YIRRAMBOI Festival
6 May - 16 May
Australia’s premier First Nations arts and cultural festival.
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GABS Festival
21 May - 23 May
GABS is a weekend long craft beer and cider festival.
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Midsumma Festival
19 Apr - 5 May
Australia's premier queer arts and cultural experience festival.
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VIDA - Melbourne Latin Festival
30 Apr - 2 May
A weekend festival of art, culture, food and entertainment from celebrating Latin America.
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Human Rights Arts & Film Festival
22 Apr - 1 May
A festival presenting the best films and artwork from around the world.
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Melbourne Knowledge Week
26 Apr - 2 May
An annual festival bringing Melbourne together to explore, discuss and spark new ways of thinking.
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Imaginaria

2 Feb - 23 May
An interactive dreamlike landscape where imagination meets futuristic play.
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Meow Meow's Pandemonium
21 May - 22 May
The extraordinary Meow Meow performs, accompanied by the full force of the MSO.
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
25 Feb - 3 Oct
The award-winning production playing exclusively in Melbourne.
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Pregnancy, Babies and Children's Expo
1 May - 2 May
Discover all you need to know for your pregnancy or young child.
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Geoffrey Robertson – It's No Longer Hypothetical
22 May
An insightful evening with the human rights judge and barrister.
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Refuge Festival
21 Apr - 16 May
Come and find refuge in each other.
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