What's on this week in Melbourne

22 Feb

Lunar New Year at NGV

Celebrate Lunar New Year at NGV with a whole day of festivities, food and fun.

20 – 28 Feb

Lunar New Year at narrm ngarrgu

Come and welcome in the Year of the Horse 2026.

Until 28 Mar

Weekend Showcase: Basement Comedy Club

See the very best of Australian standup comedians perform four days a week during the holidays.

Until 31 Dec

The Story of the Moving Image

A permanent exhibition that journeys through the past, present and future of the moving image.

Until 17 Apr

NGV Friday Nights

Experience the NGV as it comes alive after dark

Until 30 Apr

Mystery Sidedoor City: Wine and Asian Fusion Bites

Enjoy off-menu bites and paired drinks at a hidden Melbourne venue on this guided tasting adventure.

Until 22 Feb

Abe Dunovits: Happy Medium

New paintings, sculpture and curios by Argentinian Australian artist and musician, Abe Dunovits.

Until 5 Dec

Kings of Comedy: Underground, Uncensored, Unrivalled

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

Until 30 Jun

Yarra: Stories of Melbourne's River

Explores the chequered history of the stream we call the ‘city’s river’.

Until 30 Apr

Serene Terrarium: Workshop for Beginners

Create your mini plant world while enjoying a soothing cuppa and a calming environment.

Until 25 May

Mosaic Art Classes: Turkish Lamp Workshop

Make beautiful mosaic lamps at this Turkish lamp workshop in Melbourne!

Until 16 Apr

Best of NGV International Tour

Join an expert for a guided tour to uncover the unexpected and overlooked within the NGV Collection.

Until 22 Feb

Sunday Laughternoons

End your weekend on a high note with a secret lineup of very good comedians.

17 Feb – 15 Dec

Bedtime Storytime

Hop into your pyjamas, grab your favourite teddy and enjoy bedtime stories.

Until 26 Dec

Cabaret Ridiculous

An hour of variety entertainment that’s as unpredictable as it is unforgettable.

Until 12 Dec

Local Lunch Club

Live well, eat well, together at Kathleen Syme Library.

From 29 Aug

G3 Game

Experience gaming like never before, with state-of-the-art facilities.

17 Feb

Kathy Lette: The Sisterhood Rules

Join Kathy Lette as she returns with another riotously entertaining tale.

20 Feb

Fashion Film Awards Screening

Come along for the official premiere screening, showcasing a curated collection of fashion films.

20 Feb

Show People

Chrstie Whelan Browne pulls back the curtain to reveal the unpolished truth of show business.

18 Feb

A Rocky Road to Success: Storytelling & Fashion

A one-night immersive fashion and film experience about resilience and reinvention.

Until 17 Apr

English Reading Circle

Join a free, fun program to improve your English reading skills at North Melbourne Library.

Until 15 Mar

Piotr Sobiesiak: The Night When Clouds Had Dreams

The exhibition presents sculptures from the Polish-born artist’s acclaimed series Nubes Formales.

Until 30 Jun

Laneways Discovery Running Tour

Run Melbourne’s laneways, street art and history on this 8km tour with stories, sights and coffee.

Until 11 Jul

Run the Tan: Run Club

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

Until 21 Mar

Comedy at the Coopers Inn

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

Until 28 Feb

PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival

Australia’s largest major fashion event celebrates 30 years of local fashion with a huge programme.

Until 9 Jun

A Taste of Melbourne: Laneways, Boroughs, Bites and Brews

Taste the best of Melbourne on a half day city food and drink tour, departing morning or afternoon.

Until 30 Jun

History and Donuts Walking Tour

History, laneways and donuts – explore Melbourne’s sweet side on this 2.5-hour walking tour.

Until 30 Aug

Badass Women of Melbourne: Women's History Walking Tour

Take a guided walk to uncover the hidden stories of everyday women who shaped Melbourne.

Until 24 Apr

Kings of Comedy: Tokes and Jokes

Serving up unfiltered stand-up, free pizza and a late-night party atmosphere every Friday.

19 Feb

J.S. Bach's Goldberg Variations

Experience the intricate beauty and sublime artistry of Erin Helyard's performance on harpsichord.

22 Feb

Lunar New Year at Immigration Museum

Celebrate Lunar New Year with a vibrant day of music, storytelling and activities for all ages.

20 Feb

Up Late: Dispatches from The Paris End

Join the perceptive chroniclers behind The Paris End for a gossip and a dash of cultural irreverence

Until 28 Feb

Jane O'Neill: Bourke Street Leisure Centre

An exhibition from Melbourne-based artist, Jane O'Neill.

Until 30 Apr

Mosaic Making Workshop for Beginners

Learn the art of creating beautiful mosaics from start to finish.

21 Feb – 16 May

Younghusband Market

With great music, curated stalls, hands-on workshops and delicious food, a vibrant scene awaits.

Until 29 May

Melbourne Magic Show

Enjoy a theatrical magic experience like no other.

Until 25 Apr

Perfect Pairings: Guided Cheese and Wine Matching

Learn how artisan cheeses pair with fine back-vintage wines in this guided tasting.

Until 22 Feb

We May Never Meet Again: The Music of Amy Winehouse

Amy Winehouse's iconic hits, performed by Elly Poletti and an electrifying horn and rhythm section.