What's on in September

21 Dec – 29 Jan

School holidays

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

Until 8 Oct

Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature

Wonder at creatures from the Wizarding World alongside animals from London’s Natural History Museum.

Until 8 Oct

Pierre Bonnard: Designed by India Madhavi

Presenting the iridescent paintings of Bonnard with immersive scenography by India Mahdavi.

Until 28 Oct

Oktoberfest at Hofbräuhaus

Experience Melbourne's oldest Oktoberfest celebration in the heart of Chinatown at Hofbrauhaus.

Until 28 Jan

RELICS: A New World Rises

A unique new exhibition where real-world artefacts meet the ingenious world of LEGO!

Until 9 Nov

Nocturnal: Museum After Dark

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

Until 26 Nov

The Friends Experience

Recreate your favourite scenes and celebrate iconic moments at the interactive Friends Experience.

Until 8 Oct

Fitzroy Gardens Spring Super Sleuth

Take the detective challenge and help Kylie Kangaroo find her lunch.

Until 15 Oct

Play Capitol Arcade

Discover a hidden street arcade to follow a trail of arcade games embedded in shops and cafés.

Until 17 Oct

Poolside Pilates at WET

Flex to your best with Natalie Idrizovic at W Melbourne.

Melbourne Town Hall Tours

Take a tour of one of Melbourne's most iconic buildings.

Until 15 Nov

Laneways, Small Shops and Arcades

Explore Melbourne's laneways and arcades, and meet the small retailers that live there.

Until 3 Dec

THE LUME Melbourne

Immerse yourself in Connection – breathtaking stories through First Nations art and music.

Until 30 Dec

Melbourne Street Art Tours

Local guides treat you to some of Melbourne's underground treasures.

Until 6 Oct

NGV Friday Nights

NGV Friday Nights returns with a kaleidoscope of colour this winter.

Until 5 Nov

Wellness at THE LUME Melbourne

Join Happy Melon Studios for an immersive and multi-sensory yoga experience at THE LUME.

Until 27 Nov

Library Cinema

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

Until 16 Dec

Kabarisqué

A monthly cabaret show with a rotating cast of naughty circus and burlesque artists.

Until 25 Nov

Walsh Street Guided Tour

Explore Robin Boyd’s iconic residence at 290 Walsh Street on a guided tour.

30 Sep – 25 Nov

Melbourne Craft Fair

Enjoy a contemporary craft fair at Queen Victoria Market.

Until 12 Oct

Ghosts? What Ghosts! Night Tour

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

Until 3 Oct

Kids Holiday Workshop: Freehand Street Art

Learn spray-painting techniques from a renowned street artist.

Until 11 Nov

Kings of Comedy: Underground, Uncensored, Unrivalled

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

Until 12 Dec

Music Matinee

Live and free fine music at lunchtime on Tuesdays in the city.

Until 27 Jan

Run the Tan: Run Club

Start the weekend off on the right foot with a run around the Tan.

Until 4 Oct

Bourke Street Mall Busking

Meet Melbourne's marvellous musicians and more in the iconic Bourke Street Mall busking spots.

Until 31 Dec

Makers Market at The District

This outdoor undercover family-friendly market at Docklands features craft, gifts, fashion and food.

Until 25 Oct

Europa Night Market

Bringing your favourite European street eats to Queen Vic Market.

Until 31 Dec

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Moulin Rouge! The Musical returns to Melbourne.

Until 9 Dec

Carnival of Karactors

A rotating cast of steamy, sexy and silly circus artists, comedians and burlesque performers.

Until 10 Dec

Gin-dulgent High Tea with Chef Sigrid

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

Until 30 Nov

Face Me: Portraits of a Collegiate Community

Celebrating the works within Trinity College's Australian portraiture collection.

Until 3 Dec

Raspberry Pi Meetup

A monthly meet up to collaborate and work on electronics projects.

Until 1 Nov

Lost Jobs: The Changing World of Work

Find out about the work of a ‘nightman’, a ‘scoop boy’, and a phrenologist.

Until 23 Dec

Linguas Saturday Language Exchange

Meet new people and practise speaking another language.

Until 25 Nov

Origami Making Meetup

Try your hand at the art of origami with these fun and casual meet ups.

Until 24 Nov

This Way, Emancipation

Untold stories of the richness of the Dalit-Bahujan communities.

Until 2 Dec

Teddy Bears Picnic

Bring your favourite furry friend along for an adventure in the Fitzroy Gardens.

Until 29 Nov

Baby Bounce

A fun, interactive session designed for young children and their carers.

Until 18 Mar

Saboteurs

Join an Among Us-style game played in real life.