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 24 Aug

Melbourne International Film Festival

Melbourne International Film Festival lights up Melbourne this winter with over 250 titles.

21 – 31 Aug

Now or Never

Arts, ideas, sound, technology; a festival of new dimensions for Melbourne/Narrm.

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.

Until 17 Sep

Comedy Roulette

Enjoy top comedians and big laughs in a stand-up comedy show with a spontaneous spin.

Until 13 Sep

Kings of Comedy: Underground, Uncensored, Unrivalled

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

Until 28 Sep

Swagger: Gentlemen of Fashion

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

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 27 Nov

Our Way: Celebrating Indigenous Art

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

Until 28 Sep

Cabaret Ridiculous

This Vegas-style variety show has something for everyone.

21 Aug

Book Week Costume Workshop

Join a fun workshop to create a costume at Southbank Library.

23 Aug

Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio with Laurel Halo

The boundary-defying composer and producer joins MESS co-founder Robin Fox in conversation.

Until 23 Jan

No Scripts Given: An Improvised Comedy

Watch some of Melbourne's finest improvisers turn their tragic tales into an improvised comedy.

Until 24 Aug

Footloose: The Musical

This smash-hit musical will leave you on your feet and cheering for more.

Until 13 Dec

Comedy at the Coopers Inn

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

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 26 Aug

Drawing Straws: Burlesque Life Drawing

Sketch captivating burlesque performers in a relaxed, judgment-free environment.

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.

21 – 31 Aug

Burdi Burdi

A sonic installation along Evan Walker Bridge.

21 Aug

Ciné Club: La Haine

Come along for the inaugural Ciné Club, your opportunity to watch and discuss seminal French films.

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.

21 – 31 Aug

DELIRI

State Library Victoria morphs with an algorithm-driven audio-visual hallucination.

Until 31 Aug

Flavours of Melbourne Night Trail

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

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.

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.

23 Aug

Let’s Sketch Gardens House Workshop

Sketch the Royal Botanic Gardens' Gardens House at this workshop with Suzanne Hood.

Until 24 Aug

Trophy Boys

A queer black comedy and drag extravaganza about power, privilege, and high school debating.

Until 8 Dec

Morning Melodies

Celebrating 40 years, the Morning Melodies season will amaze audiences once again.

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.

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 13 Sep

Destiny

This family drama serves as a potent reminder that the past is always with us.

Until 31 Aug

What's on in August

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

Until 12 Oct

Bark Salon

Bark Salon is a large-scale display of First Nations bark painting, with more than 160 works.

Until 2 Sep

NGV Masterclasses: French Impressionism

Join experts from Uni Melb and NGV curators to experience this exhibition like never before.