What's on in September

Until 22 Sep

Winter Igloos

These cosy igloos offer the ultimate winter dining experience.

Until 8 Dec

Leonardo Da Vinci

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

Until 6 Oct

Pharaoh

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

Until 4 Oct

NGV Friday Nights: Pharaoh

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

13 – 24 Sep

Oscar

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

Until 6 Oct

Ancient Egypt for Kids

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

21 Sep – 6 Oct

School holidays

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

Until 12 Sep

Nocturnal: Museum After Dark

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

Until 20 Oct

Victoria the T. Rex

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

Until 31 Oct

Wurrdha Marra

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

12 Sep

Thirty Seconds To Mars

The monumental Seasons World Tour comes to Australia.

20 Sep

Laugh for Lifeline Comedy Fundraiser

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

Until 29 Dec

Disney's Beauty and the Beast the Musical

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

21 Sep – 29 Dec

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

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

17 – 19 Sep

Mara

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

10 – 12 Sep

Of Forgetting

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

25 – 28 Sep

Brat Kids Carnival

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

26 Sep

Scratch: September

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

15 Sep

El Grito de Dolores: Tequila Versus Mezcal Tasting

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

17 Sep

Jumaana Abdu: Translations

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

19 Sep

Travelling to Tomorrow: Yves Rees

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

14 Sep

Zero Waste Festival

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

Until Nov 2026

Making Memoir of a Snail

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

THE LUME Melbourne

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

Until 12 Dec

Library Cinema at narrm ngarrgu

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

Until 27 Oct

Scott McKernan: Sensual Sheets and Natural Textures

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

Until 21 Dec

Kabarisqué

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

Until 12 Dec

Bourne Local Market

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