What's on this week in Melbourne

22 – 24 Nov

Arriba Melbourne Mexican Festival

A vibrant Mexican extravaganza of food and music in the heart of the city.

Until 21 Nov

Ghosts? What Ghosts! Night Tour

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

Until 30 Mar

The Sunday Market at Southgate

After decades positioned around the Arts Centre, the Sunday Market is now at Southgate.

Until 29 Dec

Disney's Beauty and the Beast the Musical

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

Until 2 Mar

Hans Schiebold: Oceans and Urban Landscapes

An retrospective exhibition of paintings featuring ocean landscapes and well-known urban vistas

Until 12 Dec

Bourne Local Market

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

Until 8 Dec

Leonardo Da Vinci

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

Until 7 Dec

Kings of Comedy: Underground, Uncensored, Unrivalled

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

Until 5 Jan

Myer Christmas Windows

Take a magical journey with Australia Zoo's favourite wildlife heroes in An Irwin’s Christmas Story.

Until 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.

Until 31 May

Punting on the Lake

Glide between the bays and islands of Ornamental Lake on a guided boat cruise.

Until 31 Jan

Imaginator

An immersive experience that celebrates imagination, technology and play.

Until 27 Jan

Rekospective: The Art of Reko Rennie

Reko Rennie's largest presentation of work to date and his first-ever retrospective exhibition.

Until 24 Nov

RMIT Fine Arts Graduate Exhibition

Each year RMIT’s city campus comes alive as art students exhibit and celebrate their work.

Until 25 Mar

Laugh Lab at La La Land

Come watch Melbourne's finest up and coming comedians perform in the cosiest cocktail bar in town.

Until 30 Mar

City Lights Cruises

Embark on an enchanting Yarra River journey as you indulge in the captivating City Lights Cruise.

Until 30 Dec

The Explorer: Melbourne Gardens

Discover the beauty of this inner-city oasis from the comfort of an open-air minibus.

Until 23 Feb

Sunday Night Stand Up Comedy Show

A mix of comics from the TV and radio, alongside some future stars.

Until 24 Nov

Tour the Old Treasury Building Museum

Discover early Melbourne, through architecture, art and artefacts, in an iconic gold rush building.

Until 30 Nov

Beyond the View: Karen Prakhoff Rickman

Perth Printmaker Prakhoff Rickman has traveled her artworks to Melbourne gallery West End Art Space.

Until 19 Dec

Ben Swissa and Friends

Ben Swissa hosts a free jam night in Melbourne with musical guests.

23 Nov – 14 Dec

Bonza Christmas Cruise

Get out of the office and onto the water with an all-inclusive festive cruise.

Until 16 Dec

The Sky and Beyond

Jessi Wong explores sky, light, and celestial phenomena in woodblock prints on Hosho paper.

Until 2 Dec

4, 5, 6 Club

Join the fortnightly 4, 5, 6 club for an epic after school adventure at North Melbourne Library.

Until 12 Dec

Strum and Sing Ukulele Group

A weekly free event for ukulele players and singers.

Until 31 Dec

The Fluid Project

A unique and joyful creative experience located at the Emporium Shopping Centre.

Until 23 Feb

Māreikura - Ka rere te rongoā (the Medicine Flows)

This exhibition of portraits aims to communicate the strength and power of the Māori matriarchy.

Until 31 Dec

Improvised Comedy: The Remix

Improvised comedy from true stories, sampled and remixed to create comedy gold.

Until 29 Nov

Summer at the Shed

Drink in the summer vibes at MCEC.

Until 24 Apr

Mosaic Class: Turkish Lamp Workshop

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

Until 18 Jan

Xclusive The Show

An immersive experience combining circus, dance and burlesque.

Until 21 Nov

Watch House Unlocked: After Dark

Unlock Melbourne’s criminal past with an after-dark tour of the former City Watch House.

Until 14 Dec

Comedy at the Coopers Inn

A comedy club featuring the best local, interstate and international stand-up comedians.

Until 22 Dec

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Heroes in a Half Shell

An exhibition celebrating the 40th anniversary of the franchise.

21 – 24 Nov

Index 2024

Come and celebrate the work of graduating students from RMIT Interior Design.

23 Nov – 31 Mar

The Fans Strike Back: The Exhibition

A spectacular showcase of Star Wars memorabilia.

Until 16 Feb

Honk: Untitled Goose Exhibition

Explore the cheeky world of the iconic game with playable displays and behind-the-scenes insights.

23 Nov

Downtown: The Petula Clark and Carole King Essentials

Cabaret queen, Amy Djuric, brings the iconic songs of Carole King and Petula Clark to life.

Until 19 Dec

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.