What's on this week in Melbourne

Until 17 Apr

Pop-up Busking: Town Hall Precinct

Be entertained by brilliant performers on Tuesdays and Thursdays over the school holidays.

Until 20 Apr

Melbourne International Comedy Festival

Get ready to giggle at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival!

Until 17 Apr

School holidays

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

18 Apr

RocKwiz's Really Really Good Friday

Let the good times roll — RocKwiz's Really Really Good Friday show is back!

Until 31 May

Arts Centre Melbourne Tours

Explore Hamer Hall, the auditoriums, Theatre Building and Public Art Collection.

Until 16 Apr

Learn to Knit Workshop

Pause your mental chatter and learn to knit in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Until 19 Apr

Something Good: Improv Comedy Show

Enjoy long form improv at its finest, with famous faces dropping by each week.

Until 7 Jul

Art, History, Food and Wine Walking Tour

The perfect introduction to Melbourne – street art, curious tales, wine tasting and tapas.

Until 27 Apr

9 Photos 1 Story

Eleven photographers/artists present different stories in nine photographs.

Until 20 Apr

Lukas Meintjes: If You're From Africa?

A dark satirical mix of clown and standup about growing up gay in Zimbabwe.

16 – 17 Apr

Metropolis Festival: Composing Australia

New music takes centre stage at the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra's Metropolis Festival.

Until 30 Jun

Sports Precinct Walking Tour

Explore Melbourne's sports precinct on foot with a local guide, including a tour of the MCG.

Until 31 Dec

Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure

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

Until 18 Apr

Pierre Novellie: Must We?

A masterful blend of intelligent observation and storytelling from a compelling voice.

Until 20 Apr

Amy Annette, Emmanuel Sonubi and Paddy Young: New Order

Hot from the UK – the ones to watch this Festival.

Until 20 Apr

Flo & Joan: The Joan & Flo Show

Musical comedy duo Flo & Joan are taking to the stage for five shows only.

Until 24 Apr

Mosaic Class: Turkish Lamp Workshop

Learn about ancient mosaic art and create a beautiful Turkish lamp.

Until 10 Jun

Curator’s Talk: Artists, Writers and the River

Join curator Judith Buckrich in a behind-the-scenes talk about her Yarra Birrarung exhibition.

Until 20 Apr

Blake Everett: Kindly Remove Your Shoes

Take off your shoes (slippers provided) and step into the cosiest show of the Comedy Festival.

17 Apr

Bollywood Club presents Gulabo

Turn up the sass and bring the glam as Gulabo takes over with high-energy Bollywood vibes.

Until 20 Apr

Sweeney Preston: Culture Reporter

A story of breaking news and broken hearts.

Until 4 Sep

Capoeira Angola - Ecamar

A Capoeira Angola class blending martial arts, dance, music and culture.

16 Apr – 11 May

Imprint: Word Play in Art Space

Imprint is a storytelling event combining art, word, and song.

Until 3 Jul

Linguas Melbourne Language Exchange Social

Meet new people and practise speaking another language, weekly nights at Diesel Bar.

Until 30 Jun

Shrine Kids

A free self-guided program for visitors of all ages.

17 Apr

Space Quest: Holiday Program

An inspiring school holiday program for young creative writers and storytellers, aged 7-10 years.

Until 28 Jul

Comedy at Spleen

Come along to the city's longest-running comedy night.

Until 30 Apr

Switch: Strengthen Women in Touch Football

Learn to play touch footy – rugby – in a supportive environment.

16 Apr

Evergreen: Playing with Music and Words

An Italian and English bilingual workshop and concert for kids.

Until 17 Aug

Colourful Mosaic Coaster Workshop

Come and make mosaic coasters and step into the world of colours.

Until 20 Apr

Comedy at The Coopers Inn: The Early Show

A great value showcase of the best acts at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

Until 20 Apr

Taylor Griffiths: Sublime Avenue

A solo sketch character show that will make you feel nostalgic for a street you never lived on

Until 17 Aug

Kokedama Workshop

Enjoy a beginner's workshop to learn how to make a little moss ball plant.

Until 30 Jun

The Pacific Sisters

Zoot suits and ActiVAtions take over Smorgon Family Plaza with the Pacific Sisters.

Until Jan 2027

DIY Craft Workshops

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

Until 11 May

Noah Spivak: (un)seen

View these stunning silver works investigating the space between narcissism and self-loathing.

Until 20 Apr

Adore Händel’s Little Black Book

Scandalous tales, operatic drag and unapologetic campery.

Until 31 Aug

Mystery Basement Bar Hop

Solve clues to unveil three hidden venues and enjoy pre-paid drinks and snacks.

Until 20 Apr

The Moment

Isabelle Carney is a rising star in Australia's comedy scene.

Until 21 Jun

Titanic: A Voyage Through Time

An extraordinary virtual reality journey into history’s most famous ship.