What's on in September

7 – 17 Jul

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 Nov 2026

Making Memoir of a Snail

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

Until 11 Dec

Library Cinema at narrm ngarrgu

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

Until 1 Sep

Granny Bingo

Melbourne’s cult comedy night hosted by Australia’s nastiest nannas.

Until 13 Sep

Kings of Comedy: Underground, Uncensored, Unrivalled

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

10 – 28 Sep

The 39 Steps

Four actors, 130 characters and 100 minutes of hilarity.

Until 16 Dec

Burlesque Life Drawing

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

Until 31 Dec

Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure

A free fun outdoor seek and find adventure around the Fitzroy Gardens.

Until 28 Sep

Cabaret Ridiculous

This Vegas-style variety show has something for everyone.

24 – 26 Sep

An Evening on Broadway

An extraordinary celebration of musical theatre.

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.

Until 5 Oct

French Impressionism

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

Until 19 Dec

Government House Garden Tour

Take a morning or twilight tour of the Government House gardens.

27 Jun – 1 Nov

The Veil

An exhibition offering a deep exploration into identity, memory and cultural resilience.

6 Sep

Poetry and the Metaphysical 'I'

A workshop that will help you open space for invention, deepen emotion and question the poetic ‘I’.

Until 7 Oct

Maracatu Estrela do Mar: Afro-Brazilian Percussion Workshops

Explore Afro-Brazilian percussion and music at this workshop series from Estrela do Mar.

Until 31 Dec

Yarra Sunrise Running Tour

Run Melbourne’s parks, landmarks and Yarra River at sunrise on this 8km tour with coffee to finish.

Until 30 Nov

Rewind Forward: Creative in Residence Group Exhibition

Drawing from State archives, artists create works that reawaken Victoria’s historical narrative.

8 Sep

Ray Chen in Recital

The renowned violin virtuoso makes his highly anticipated return to Hamer Hall.

Until 8 Dec

Morning Melodies

Celebrating 40 years, the Morning Melodies season will amaze audiences once again.

Until 5 Oct

Kimono

This exhibition displays examples of kimonos from Japanese history.

Until Jan 2027

DIY Craft Workshops

Unleash your creativity at these workshops where everyone is a designer.

5 Jul – 25 Oct

Burlesque Lounge

Melbourne's sparkling burlesque experience right in the heart of the city.

18 Aug – 13 Sep

Destiny

This family drama serves as a potent reminder that the past is always with us.

25 Sep

Van Diemen's Band: Where Everything is Music

The Persian music of Afghanistan meets baroque.

18 Jun – 3 Sep

Concertina

Concertina is a night where live music meets improvised comedy.