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 28 Aug

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.

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.

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.

Until 16 Dec

Burlesque Life Drawing

Celebrating the joy of costume, character individuality and the story of burlesque.

Until 31 Jan

Sports Precinct Walking Tour

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

25 Oct

Fridayz Live: Pitbull, Mariah Carey, Wiz Khalifa

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

From 29 Aug

G3 Game

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

25 Oct – 29 Nov

Dying: A Memoir

Equally moving and hilarious, Cory Taylor’s last work has been adapted by Benjamin Law.

Until 23 Jan

No Scripts Given: An Improvised Comedy

Watch some of Melbourne's finest improvisers turn their tragic tales into an improvised comedy.

Until 13 Dec

Comedy at the Coopers Inn

A comedy club featuring the best local, interstate and international stand-up comedians.

Until 3 Dec

English Learners Book Club

English Learners’ Book Club, where English learners connect to discuss books and share ideas.

11 Oct

Victorian Festival of Diwali

Showcasing India’s ancient and modern culture through music, dance, craft, food and a bazaar.

Until 5 Oct

French Impressionism

The Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition from the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.