What's on in October

What's free in Melbourne this month

Everything to see, do and enjoy in Melbourne for free this month.

What's on this weekend in Melbourne

Discover things to do in Melbourne this weekend, from free events to exhibitions.

Until 20 Sep

Ghosts? What Ghosts! Night Tour

Brace yourself for bone-strumming tales of unexplained sights after dark.

Until Nov 2026

Making Memoir of a Snail

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

12 Sep – 25 Oct

Cannoli Making Class

Learn how to make the perfect cannoli.

22 Sep – 3 Oct

School holidays

Entertain the whole family over the school holidays with these kid-friendly events and activities.

Until 11 Dec

Nocturnal: Museum After Dark

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

Until 11 Dec

Library Cinema at narrm ngarrgu

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

2 – 5 Oct

Le Aerial

A spellbinding fusion of aerial artistry, vocal brilliance and cabaret elegance.

12 Oct

Live at Toorak: Alexander Gavrylyuk

Alexander Gavrylyuk sets the piano ablaze in an unforgettable night of Liszt, Mozart and Chopin.

Until 29 Dec

Friday and Saturday Showcase: Basement Comedy Club

See the very best of Australian standup comedians perform every Friday and Saturday.

18 – 19 Oct

Italian Festa and Expo

Celebrating Italian culture, food, music and more at the Royal Exhibition Building and Museum Plaza.

12 Sep – 23 Nov

Tschabalala Self: Skin Tight

The first solo exhibition in Australia for renowned American artist Tschabalala Self.

Until 31 Jan

Sports Precinct Walking Tour

Explore Melbourne's sports precinct on foot with a local guide, including a tour of the MCG.

Until 27 Nov

Our Way: Celebrating Indigenous Art

Exploring how Indigenous artists reimagine storytelling today, expanding on artistic traditions.

25 Oct

Fridayz Live: Pitbull, Mariah Carey, Wiz Khalifa

The most blockbuster line-up to date featuring iconic artists.

1 – 4 Oct

Sh!t Theatre: Or What's Left of Us

Folk music and grief collide in this award-winning true crime tale.

1 – 11 Oct

Geraldine Quinn: Bastard Joy

A brand new electroclash club cabaret from the high priestess of underground music comedy.

From 29 Aug

G3 Game

Experience gaming like never before, with state-of-the-art facilities.

6 – 12 Oct

I'm Funny, I Swear

Chelsea doesn't care what you think of her. But she will spend the next hour proving she is funny.