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

Leonardo Da Vinci
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Leonardo Da Vinci

Explore the legacy of the visionary artist, inventor, scientist and philosopher at THE LUME.

Wurrdha Marra
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Wurrdha Marra

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

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
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Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

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

Celebrate Mexico: Tequila Versus Mezcal Tasting and Lunch

Celebrate Mexico: Tequila Versus Mezcal Tasting and Lunch

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

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.

French Impressionism

French Impressionism

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

Morning Melodies

Morning Melodies

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

Kimono

Kimono

This exhibition displays examples of kimonos from Japanese history.

DIY Craft Workshops
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DIY Craft Workshops

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

Bark Salon
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Bark Salon

Bark Salon is a large-scale display of First Nations bark painting, with more than 160 works.

Plans For The Planet: Olaf Breuning For Kids

Plans For The Planet: Olaf Breuning For Kids

Created by artist Olaf Breuning this exhibition invites kids to explore the natural environment.

Martin Grant

Martin Grant

A major exhibition of work by Australian-born Paris-based fashion designer Martin Grant.

Ayoung Kim – Delivery Dancer's Arc: 0° Receiver
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Ayoung Kim – Delivery Dancer's Arc: 0° Receiver

Korean artist Ayoung Kim creates a multiverse that blurs boundaries between space, time and self.

Spring Street Grocer

Spring Street Grocer

Cheese, gelato, groceries, coffee and gourmet foods all under one roof.

Transport Public Bar

Transport Public Bar

Bustling pub in Federation Square with tasty pub meals and an impressive range of drinks.

Monopoly Dreams

Monopoly Dreams

Enjoy a fully immersive and interactive Monopoly experience, featuring games and challenges.

Hell's Kitchen

Hell's Kitchen

Trading since 2001, and one of the stalwarts in one of Melbourne's iconic laneways.

Children's Gallery Melbourne Museum

Children's Gallery Melbourne Museum

This is a wondrous place for young children to explore, play and learn.

Sojourn Melbourne

Sojourn Melbourne

Outdoor laneway dining experience, blended with an iconic rooftop bar.

Yarra Botanica

Yarra Botanica

Yarra Botanica is a floating bar and eatery on the Yarra River, celebrating Victorian producers.

Immigration Museum

Immigration Museum

An exploration of the stories of people from all over the world who have migrated to Australia.

Pidapipo Gelateria

Pidapipo Gelateria

Authentic, artisanal Italian-style gelato in the heart of Carlton's Lygon Street.

Mesa Verde

Mesa Verde

A contemporary Mexican restaurant and home to the country's largest collection of agave spirits.

The Johnston Collection

The Johnston Collection

View beautiful objects arranged in a house-museum setting unfettered by ropes or barriers.

Lagoon Dining

Lagoon Dining

Dishing up food that leans heavily on Chinese culinary traditions.

Wax Museum Records

Wax Museum Records

A wide range of new and used vinyl, CDs, tapes and music-inspired clothing.

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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.