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

School holidays

School holidays

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

Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature
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Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature

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

Pierre Bonnard: Designed by India Madhavi
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Pierre Bonnard: Designed by India Madhavi

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

Oktoberfest at Hofbräuhaus
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Oktoberfest at Hofbräuhaus

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

RELICS: A New World Rises
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RELICS: A New World Rises

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

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.

The Friends Experience
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The Friends Experience

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

Fitzroy Gardens Spring Super Sleuth
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Fitzroy Gardens Spring Super Sleuth

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

Play Capitol Arcade
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Play Capitol Arcade

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

Poolside Pilates at WET
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Poolside Pilates at WET

Flex to your best with Natalie Idrizovic at W Melbourne.

Melbourne Town Hall Tours

Melbourne Town Hall Tours

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

Laneways, Small Shops and Arcades
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Laneways, Small Shops and Arcades

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

THE LUME Melbourne
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THE LUME Melbourne

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

Melbourne Street Art Tours
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Melbourne Street Art Tours

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

NGV Friday Nights
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NGV Friday Nights

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

Wellness at THE LUME Melbourne
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Wellness at THE LUME Melbourne

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

Library Cinema
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Library Cinema

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

Kabarisqué
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Kabarisqué

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

Walsh Street Guided Tour
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Walsh Street Guided Tour

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

Melbourne Craft Fair

Melbourne Craft Fair

Enjoy a contemporary craft fair at Queen Victoria Market.

Ghosts? What Ghosts! Night Tour
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Ghosts? What Ghosts! Night Tour

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

Kids Holiday Workshop: Freehand Street Art
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Kids Holiday Workshop: Freehand Street Art

Learn spray-painting techniques from a renowned street artist.

Kings of Comedy: Underground, Uncensored, Unrivalled
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Kings of Comedy: Underground, Uncensored, Unrivalled

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

Music Matinee
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Music Matinee

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

Run the Tan: Run Club
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Run the Tan: Run Club

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

Bourke Street Mall Busking
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Bourke Street Mall Busking

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

Makers Market at The District
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Makers Market at The District

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

Europa Night Market
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Europa Night Market

Bringing your favourite European street eats to Queen Vic Market.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical
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Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Moulin Rouge! The Musical returns to Melbourne.

Carnival of Karactors
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Carnival of Karactors

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

Gin-dulgent High Tea with Chef Sigrid
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Gin-dulgent High Tea with Chef Sigrid

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

Face Me: Portraits of a Collegiate Community
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Face Me: Portraits of a Collegiate Community

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

Raspberry Pi Meetup
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Raspberry Pi Meetup

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

Lost Jobs: The Changing World of Work
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Lost Jobs: The Changing World of Work

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

Linguas Saturday Language Exchange
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Linguas Saturday Language Exchange

Meet new people and practise speaking another language.

Origami Making Meetup
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Origami Making Meetup

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

This Way, Emancipation
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This Way, Emancipation

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

Teddy Bears Picnic
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Teddy Bears Picnic

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

Baby Bounce
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Baby Bounce

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

Saboteurs
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Saboteurs

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

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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
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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.