What's on this week in Melbourne

28 Feb – 1 Mar

Holi Festival Melbourne

Immerse yourself in Indian culture, music, dance, food and drinks at the Festival of Colours.

Until 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.

28 Feb – 1 Mar

Antipodes Festival

Melbourne's great Greek street party returns to Lonsdale Street.

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 28 Feb

Secret Life of Birds

Spot water birds nesting around Ornamental Lake at Melbourne Gardens on this guided walk.

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.

1 Mar

BugBlitz for Kids

Join the Park Rangers in Royal Park in a BugBliz for kids.

Until 28 Mar

Travel Sketching with Watercolour Pencil

Talk a walk around East Melbourne, sketching and learning tips and techniques along the way.

28 Feb

The Festival of Georgian Songs

Hear Gia Bagashvili perform Georgian songs with five ensembles.

Until 26 Dec

Cabaret Ridiculous

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

Until 26 Jul

Improvised Comedy: The Remix

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

From 29 Aug

G3 Game

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

Until 22 Apr

The Harmonix Experience

Expect jazz with swagger and funk with soul, playing every second week at Bird's.

Until 3 May

Louise Donovan: Common Ground

Nineteen everyday moments in intimate drypoint by Melbourne artist, Louise Donovan

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 8 Dec

Stompers

Bring your child to Library at The Dock on Tuesdays for a lifelong love of books.

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 28 Feb

Hear My Eyes – Terminator 2: Judgment Day

A once-in-a-generation movie that redefined sci-fi action and pushed CGI into a new era.

27 Feb

Wackie Ju S8S: Fashion Performance + Afterparty

A celebration of fashion, sound, and embodiment, where the exhibition becomes the dance floor.

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 7 Dec

Songbirds

Visit Southbank Library on Mondays for Songbirds, with songs, rhymes and stories for littlies.

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.

Until 31 Aug

Melbourne Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight

Float over Melbourne's iconic landmarks in a sunrise hot air balloon flight.

Until 1 Mar

Melbourne Chamber Orchestra: Flexible Sky

Slava Grigoryan takes centre stage with the MCO in a dazzling season opener.

Until 30 Apr

Mystery Picnic With Friends: Melbourne Laneways

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

Until 21 Jul

Footsteps Through Time: Melbourne's History Walk

Step into Melbourne’s past on this two-hour guided walking tour of laneways and hidden stories.