What's on this week in Melbourne

Until 26 Oct

Melbourne Fashion Week

Get ready for a week-long celebration of fashion and creativity as M/FW takes over the city.

Until 29 Dec

Friday and Saturday Showcase: Basement Comedy Club

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

22 Oct – 11 Dec

Bourne Local Market

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

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 23 Nov

Tschabalala Self: Skin Tight

The first solo exhibition in Australia for renowned American artist Tschabalala Self.

26 Oct

A Young Adult Creep-Tastic Halloween

Come along and prepare to be terrified and thrilled by Australia's best Young Adult authors.

26 Oct

Lunch with Laurence Tedesco, Baillieu & Elgee Park

Barre's next curated lunch features Mornington wines with Baillieu and Elgee Park.

Until 23 Dec

Critical Hits Music Bingo

Play free pop-culture themed music bingo, every Tuesday at Fortress.

Until 13 Nov

Casey Filips: Not All There

Join Casey as he returns to the drawing board to find his next comedy creation.

Until 25 Oct

Visual Storytellers: VCA Exhibition

Experience the art of production design at the Visual Storytellers exhibition.

25 Oct

High Tea on the Runway

High Tea on the Runway is where couture meets gourmet at Melbourne Fashion Week.

23 Oct

Little Bourke Street Runway Presented by Emporium Melbourne

Melbourne’s premier retail destination comes to life against the backdrop of Little Bourke St.

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 27 Nov

Our Way: Celebrating Indigenous Art

Exploring how Indigenous artists reimagine storytelling today, expanding on artistic traditions.

Until 8 Nov

Wanapati Yunupiŋu: Ŋäṉarr - Tongue of Flame

Wanapati Yupingu uses the Gumatj clan sacred design gurtha or fire. But not just any fire.

25 Oct

Fridayz Live: Pitbull, Mariah Carey, Wiz Khalifa

The most blockbuster line-up to date featuring iconic artists.

22 Oct

2025 Foxcroft Lecture: Professor Peter Kornicki

A journey through Japan’s printing history, from the 8th century to the Edo period and beyond.

From 29 Aug

G3 Game

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

23 Oct

The Future by EAC x M/FW

The Emerging Artists Collective returns with a fresh showcase of emerging designers for M/FW.

25 Oct – 29 Nov

Dying: A Memoir

Equally moving and hilarious, Cory Taylor’s last work has been adapted by Benjamin Law.

Until 30 Oct

Switch: Strengthen Women in Touch Football

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

24 Oct – 10 Dec

Private Dining at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

Indulge in Melbourne's only marine life dining experience.

Until 30 Nov

Matinees at ACMI Cinemas

Celebrate cinema with a thoughtfully curated line-up of films from Australia and around the world.

Until 22 Oct

Manon

The Australian Ballet stages a devastating love story of desire and temptation.

Until 7 Nov

Hangman's Night Tour

Let the hangman guide you through the gaol, with no stone left unturned.

Until 1 Feb

MJ The Musical

A look into the life, music and career of one of the most influential artists in music history.

Until 13 Dec

Comedy at the Coopers Inn

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

Until 30 Nov

An InterContinental Spring Afternoon Tea

Step into a season of blooms with this delicious spring afternoon tea.

Until 30 Nov

Forest Therapy

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

Until 4 Apr

The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque

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

25 – 26 Oct

Cat Lovers Festival

Australia’s only educational and truly immersive celebration of our feline friends.

Until 30 Dec

Linguas Melbourne Language Exchange Social

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

24 Oct

German Opera: The Merry Widow

Don't miss Franz Lehár’s The Merry Widow by Co-Opera at German Week.

Until 31 Jan

Kokedama Workshop

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

Until 31 Dec

Shrine Kids

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

Until 8 Feb

Game Worlds

ACMI's new playable exhibition features more than 30 videogames from the 1970s to today.

25 Oct

Jane Austen: Riddle Books and Family Charades

Join Francesca Kavanagh for a lecture on the author and her collection of riddles.

Until 31 Oct

Victorian Seniors Festival

The Victorian Seniors Festival is back in October, with activities and events across the city.

Until 30 Apr

Mystery Picnic With Friends: Melbourne Laneways

Go on a unique foodie adventure, solving clues, tasting and collecting pre-paid gourmet food.

25 Oct

Zero-Waste Kitchen: Cook Smarter, Save More

Tired of food waste and tossing out seasonal wilted veggies? Then this is the class for you!