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

Winter Igloos
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Winter Igloos

These cosy igloos offer the ultimate winter dining experience.

Leonardo Da Vinci
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Leonardo Da Vinci

Explore the life and legacy of the visionary artist, inventor, scientist and philosopher.

Pharaoh
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Pharaoh

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

NGV Friday Nights: Pharaoh
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NGV Friday Nights: Pharaoh

NGV Friday Nights brings music, mystique and more with Pharaoh after hours this winter.

Oscar

Oscar

A new ballet by Christopher Wheeldon based on the life and writings of Oscar Wilde.

Ancient Egypt for Kids
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Ancient Egypt for Kids

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

School holidays

School holidays

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

Nocturnal: Museum After Dark
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Nocturnal: Museum After Dark

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

Victoria the T. Rex
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Victoria the T. Rex

An interactive exhibition starring the fossil skeleton of Victoria, a 66-million-year-old T. rex.

Wurrdha Marra
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Wurrdha Marra

Sharing the work of First Nations artists across time and place.

Thirty Seconds To Mars

Thirty Seconds To Mars

The monumental Seasons World Tour comes to Australia.

Laugh for Lifeline Comedy Fundraiser

Laugh for Lifeline Comedy Fundraiser

Enjoy a good laugh for a great cause at this stand-up comedy hour.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast the Musical
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Disney's Beauty and the Beast the Musical

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

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

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

Mara

Mara

A fearless retelling of the Cinderella story, but from the stepmother's perspective

Of Forgetting

Of Forgetting

A play about a woman's secret life as a wartime spy in Greece during World War Two.

Brat Kids Carnival

Brat Kids Carnival

A wildly fun afternoon for mischief makers aged 5+ by international sensation Briefs Factory.

Scratch: September

Scratch: September

A night for performance makers to test theatrical works-in-progress with a live audience of peers.

El Grito de Dolores: Tequila Versus Mezcal Tasting

El Grito de Dolores: Tequila Versus Mezcal Tasting

Enjoy a guided tasting of artisan agave-based spirits paired with gourmet Mexican canapés.

Jumaana Abdu: Translations

Jumaana Abdu: Translations

Join The Next Chapter recipient Jumaana Abdu for a celebration of her debut novel Translations.

Travelling to Tomorrow: Yves Rees

Travelling to Tomorrow: Yves Rees

A history talk about the modern women who sparked Australia's romance with America.

Zero Waste Festival

Zero Waste Festival

Join leading voices and everyday heroes for engaging talks, panels and hands-on activities.

Making Memoir of a Snail
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Making Memoir of a Snail

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

THE LUME Melbourne

THE LUME Melbourne

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

Library Cinema at narrm ngarrgu
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Library Cinema at narrm ngarrgu

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

Scott McKernan: Sensual Sheets and Natural Textures
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Scott McKernan: Sensual Sheets and Natural Textures

An exhibition of anamorphic stipplings featuring local flora, and everyday objects.

Kabarisqué
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Kabarisqué

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

Bourne Local Market
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Bourne Local Market

Visit the Collins Square retail plaza for curated local market stalls.

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Melbourne for free

Melbourne for free

Discover free things to do in Melbourne, including galleries, museums, events and festivals.

Family and kids

Family and kids

Find things to do with the kids, from family-friendly events to fun attractions and workshops.

What's on in October

What's on in October

Things to do in Melbourne in October, from free events to exhibitions and places to visit.

Major events

Major events

From the Australian Open to the Melbourne Cup, major events take centre stage throughout the year.