What's on this week in Melbourne

Until 27 Aug

Winter Night Market

The Winter Night Market returns to the iconic Queen Victoria Market sheds.

Until 29 Dec

Friday and Saturday Showcase: Basement Comedy Club

See the very best of Australian standup comedians perform every Friday and Saturday.

Until 11 Sep

Beetlejuice The Musical

The hilarious five-star musical must leave Australia on 11 September.

1 Aug

Future Council: Meet the Filmmaker Q&A

Join Australian filmmaker Damon Gameau for a post-screening discussion.

Until 13 Sep

Kings of Comedy: Underground, Uncensored, Unrivalled

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

Until 31 Aug

Aboriginal Heritage Walk

Wominjeka: journey into Melbourne Gardens with an Aboriginal guide.

2 Aug

Battle of the Valleys: King vs Yarra Long Lunch

A long lunch celebrating the Yarra and King Valleys, with food, wine and stories.

1 – 31 Jul

What's on in July

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

Until 28 Sep

Swagger: Gentlemen of Fashion

Step behind the sartorial scenes to experience the style and elegance of 18th-century gentlemen.

Until 17 Aug

State Library Victoria Unlocked

On this exclusive tour, gain access to State Library Victoria before the doors open to the public.

Until 16 Dec

Burlesque Life Drawing

Celebrating the joy of costume, character individuality and the story of burlesque.

Until 31 Jan

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 28 Sep

Cabaret Ridiculous

This Vegas-style variety show has something for everyone.

2 Aug

Saxophone Mega Day

Saxophone players of all ages are invited to spend a day at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music.

Until 2 Aug

Yong

Mixing historical fact and narrative fiction, moving from China to the goldfields of Australia.

Until 31 Aug

Forest Therapy

Unwind with forest therapy (shinrin-yoku) and immerse your senses in nature.

Until 13 Dec

Comedy at the Coopers Inn

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

Until 9 Aug

Defrost Festival

Enjoy the biggest improv festival in the southern hemisphere.

Until 20 Sep

The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque

Experience Melbourne's most intimate variety show in a hidden gem of the city.

Until 30 Oct

The Office of Chthonic Services

Gifts and gestures for the end of a world.

Until 5 Oct

French Impressionism

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

Until 30 Dec

Linguas Melbourne Language Exchange Social

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

Until 3 Aug

Jeswri: Beyond Hectic

Emerse yourself in the work of Gadigal artist Jeswri for NAIDOC Week.

Until 23 Aug

Gardening to the Dark

A collaborative installation exhibition by Jing Liang, Minh-An Pham and Adrian Jing Song.

Until 31 Dec

Shrine Kids

Embark on a family adventure with this engaging program designed for discovery at every turn.

Until 23 Aug

Exploration 25: Celebrating 25 Years of Emerging Art

Flinders Lane Gallery present their annual showcase of emerging and unsigned artists.

Until 18 Aug

Drag Bingo

Enjoy a night of drag bingo at Heartbreaker.

2 Aug

Decoupage Workshop

Transform everyday items into unique, personalised creations using decoupage.

Until 31 Aug

Flavours of Melbourne Night Trail

An evening of culinary delights, cultural exploration and memorable moments.

1 – 29 Aug

TGIF! with Charlie Pickering

Join Charlie Pickering and his guests for an hour of laughs every Friday.

Until 7 Oct

Maracatu Estrela do Mar: Afro-Brazilian Percussion Workshops

Explore Afro-Brazilian percussion and music at this workshop series from Estrela do Mar.

2 Aug

Zine Construction Instruction

Learn to make zines in different formats and turn pages into booklets.

Until 31 Dec

Yarra Sunrise Running Tour

Run Melbourne’s parks, landmarks and Yarra River at sunrise on this 8km tour with coffee to finish.

Until 30 Nov

Rewind Forward: Creative in Residence Group Exhibition

Drawing from State archives, artists create works that reawaken Victoria’s historical narrative.

Until 5 Oct

Kimono

This exhibition displays examples of kimonos from Japanese history.

Until Jan 2027

DIY Craft Workshops

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

31 Jul

Come into Moominland

Join in a Moomintroll wonderland for children.

Until 23 Aug

Songs from a Spell Bound City: Improvised Musical

From haunting narratives to harmonious melodies, it's an evening of improvised enchantment.

Until 3 Aug

Victorian Artists Society 9x5 Exhibition

An homage to the 1889 Impressionism exhibition of small works painted on cigar box lids.