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 12 Sep

Nocturnal: Museum After Dark

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

Until 24 Aug

Ghosts? What Ghosts! Night Tour

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

Until 6 Oct

Pharaoh

A celebration of 3000 years of ancient Egyptian art and culture through more than 500 works.

THE LUME Melbourne

Experience art, dining, wellness and more like never before across 3,000sqm of immersive space.

Until 25 Nov

Library Cinema

See contemporary, classic and documentary films on the big screen at Library at The Dock.

1 – 20 Oct

Melbourne Fringe Festival

Experience Victoria's largest independent arts festival.

Until 29 Dec

Disney's Beauty and the Beast the Musical

Experience Disney's new enchanting musical, Beauty and the Beast.

21 Sep – 6 Oct

School holidays

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

Until 5 Jan

The Sunday Market at Southgate

Meet makers and artists at this three-level, undercover market.

1 – 20 Oct

Fringe Festival Hub

The central gathering space for all things Melbourne Fringe Festival.

21 Sep – 15 Dec

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

The inspiring life story of the Queen of Rock, who didn’t just break the rules – she rewrote them.

Until 23 Nov

Kings of Comedy: Underground, Uncensored, Unrivalled

Enjoy stand-up comedy from future stars and celebrity guest headliners.

Until 12 Dec

Library Cinema at narrm ngarrgu

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

Until 6 Oct

Ancient Egypt for Kids

A free exhibition for kids with objects, hands-on activities, and cinematic screenings.

Until 1 Dec

Gin-dulgent High Tea with Chef Sigrid

Take your seat for a guided gin high tea like no other.

Until 25 Jan

The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque

Be captivated with over two hours of cabaret, burlesque comedy, sideshow and an array of surprises.

Until 2 Dec

4, 5, 6 Club

Join the fortnightly 4, 5, 6 club for an epic after school adventure at North Melbourne Library.

Until 12 Dec

Strum and Sing Ukulele Group

A weekly free event for ukulele players and singers.