What's on in September

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

Until 9 Sep

Winter Night Market

The Winter Night Market returns to the iconic Queen Victoria Market sheds.

Two individuals talking to each other inside Melbourne Museum at night, with blue lighting.

Until 5 Nov

Nocturnal: Museum After Dark

Experience Melbourne Museum after hours, when the doors stay open and the night belongs to adults.

Visitors enjoying an evening event at the National Gallery of Victoria, seated on stools under shadowy lighting.

Until 2 Oct

NGV Friday Nights: Cartier

NGV Friday Nights shine with Cartier, featuring live music, flims, food and drinks.

A child posing in an alcove in a rainbow mural.

19 Sep – 4 Oct

School holidays

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

Animator and filmmaker Adam Elliot working on a claymation set, adjusting characters.

Until 1 Nov

Making Memoir of a Snail

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

Oktoberfest-themed illustration with man wearing a Tyrolean hat holding steins of beer, pretzel and meat, with a Melbourne tram.

19 Sep – 31 Oct

Oktoberfest at Hofbrauhaus

Celebrate German bier, food and music as the Hofbräuhaus Oktoberfest turns 58.

The entrance to the Piccolo Teatro Magic Theatre with a neon sign above the rustic wooden door.

24 Sep

Smoke and Mirrors

Step into an intimate evening of sleight of hand, mentalism, dark storytelling and moody ambience.

Two people standing in front of a large pink spiky wall of speakers in an exhibition space.

Until 4 Oct

Reverb: A Journey into Sound

ACMI and RISING present Reverb: A Journey Into Sound, a major exhibition of vinyl culture and music.

Rooftop garden at Fed Square with people under market umbrellas.

5 Sep – 17 Oct

RESET: A Festival for Grounding and Growing

Slow down, find joy in the hands-on and discover creative ways to live more sustainably this spring.

Huge sports stadium filled with fans as fireworks explode over a huge screen.

11 Sep

49ers Gameday Watch Party

Join the faithful at Transport Bar to watch the 49ers take on the Los Angeles Rams.

A picture of a dolphin on the Big Screen at Fed Square, people gathered at the foot of the screen to watch, city buildings in the background.

30 Sep – 2 Oct

Outdoor Cinema: Feathers, Fins and Friendship

Catch beloved family-friendly adventure films about human and animal friendships, on the Big Screen.

Until 25 Oct

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical

An inspiring, exhilarating, energetic musical memoir.

King Arthur and knights standing on stage in medieval dress.

16 Sep – 4 Oct

Monty Python's Spamalot

A riotous retelling of the adventures of King Arthur and his loyal Knights.

A pair of giant roving elderly character puppets on the streets of Carlton, performing as part of the Festival of Puppetry.

22 – 27 Sep

Melbourne Festival of Puppetry

Performances, workshops, free events and more, presented around the city.

A large, energetic crowd of sports fans celebrating inside a crowded bar, taking part in a watch party for an NFL game.

10 – 12 Sep

NFL Kickoff Festival

NFL takes over Melbourne Park this September with a football themed festival for fans.

Six female performers on a purple lit stage in costumes and striking poses, all singing into microphones they hold in their hands.

Until 4 Oct

SIX the Musical

SIX the Musical makes its royal stage return to Melbourne's Comedy Theatre.

A traditional beer keg-tapping ceremony at an Oktoberfest celebration, at a Bavarian-style beer hall.

19 Sep – 17 Oct

Oktoberfest at Munich Brauhaus

Enjoy Bavarian feasts, flowing German bier, live entertainment, and all the Oktoberfest festivities.

Dark image of a Dracula figure lit with red light on stage.

10 Sep – 25 Oct

Dracula: Ballet at its Darkest

A bold, cinematic reimagining of the gothic classic.

A dark interior space, with smoky purple rounds of light, silhouettes of people's arms pushing into these open spaces.

Until 30 Sep

Imaginator

An immersive experience that celebrates imagination, technology and play.

Black and white photograph of a busy Melbourne city intersection with trams, cars, people crossing the road, and buildings, dating from around the 1950s or 1960s.

Until 31 Dec

Making Modern Melbourne

This free exhibition examines the tumultuous twentieth century in Melbourne.

Two different hands holding two wine glasses, resting on a restaurant's dining table, a plate of food and napkins also on the table.

Until 26 Sep

Mystery Sidedoor City: Wine and Asian Fusion Bites

Enjoy off-menu bites and paired drinks at a hidden Melbourne venue on this guided tasting adventure.

Four cabaret performers surrounded by pink and yellow feather fans.

Until 26 Dec

Cabaret Ridiculous

An hour of variety entertainment that’s as unpredictable as it is unforgettable.

Hands holding gelati cones in front of a Gelateria sign.

Until 29 Oct

Flavours of Melbourne Night Trail

An evening of culinary delights, cultural exploration and memorable moments.

A small tour group looking up from the ground floor of the La Trobe Reading Room.

Until 31 Aug

State Library Victoria Unlocked

On this exclusive tour, gain access to State Library Victoria before the doors open to the public.

People seated around a crafts table in a studio, with pots of resin and other tools and equipment on the table.

Until 31 Dec

Resin Art Classes: Cheeseboards and Coasters

Make abstract art and discover the magic of working with resin.

A plate of fluffy pancakes with ice-cream and chocolate over the top.

Until 27 Sep

Chocolate Family Adventure Day

Enjoy an all-inclusive, stress-free family outing filled with fun, creativity, and delicious treats.

A small boat cruising along the Yarra River in the late afternoon sun, with a view of the Melbourne city skyline in the background.