Discover things to do in Melbourne this week, from free events to exhibitions, attractions and places to visit.

Melbourne Fashion Week
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Melbourne Fashion Week

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

Friday and Saturday Showcase: Basement Comedy Club
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Friday and Saturday Showcase: Basement Comedy Club

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

Bourne Local Market

Bourne Local Market

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

Mystery Sidedoor City: Wine and Asian Fusion Bites
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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.

Tschabalala Self: Skin Tight
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Tschabalala Self: Skin Tight

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

A Young Adult Creep-Tastic Halloween

A Young Adult Creep-Tastic Halloween

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

Lunch with Laurence Tedesco, Baillieu & Elgee Park

Lunch with Laurence Tedesco, Baillieu & Elgee Park

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

Critical Hits Music Bingo
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Critical Hits Music Bingo

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

Casey Filips: Not All There
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Casey Filips: Not All There

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

View of Melbourne from across the Yarra River
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Visual Storytellers: VCA Exhibition

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

High Tea on the Runway

High Tea on the Runway

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

Little Bourke Street Runway Presented by Emporium Melbourne

Little Bourke Street Runway Presented by Emporium Melbourne

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

Sports Precinct Walking Tour
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Sports Precinct Walking Tour

Explore Melbourne's sports precinct on foot with a local guide, including a tour of the MCG.

Our Way: Celebrating Indigenous Art
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Our Way: Celebrating Indigenous Art

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

Wanapati Yunupiŋu: Ŋäṉarr - Tongue of Flame
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Wanapati Yunupiŋu: Ŋäṉarr - Tongue of Flame

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

Fridayz Live: Pitbull, Mariah Carey, Wiz Khalifa

Fridayz Live: Pitbull, Mariah Carey, Wiz Khalifa

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

2025 Foxcroft Lecture: Professor Peter Kornicki

2025 Foxcroft Lecture: Professor Peter Kornicki

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

View of Melbourne from across the Yarra River
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G3 Game

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

The Future by EAC x M/FW

The Future by EAC x M/FW

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

Dying: A Memoir

Dying: A Memoir

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

Switch: Strengthen Women in Touch Football
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Switch: Strengthen Women in Touch Football

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

Private Dining at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

Private Dining at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

Indulge in Melbourne's only marine life dining experience.

Matinees at ACMI Cinemas
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Matinees at ACMI Cinemas

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

Manon
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Manon

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

Hangman's Night Tour
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Hangman's Night Tour

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

MJ The Musical
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MJ The Musical

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

Comedy at the Coopers Inn
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Comedy at the Coopers Inn

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

An InterContinental Spring Afternoon Tea
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An InterContinental Spring Afternoon Tea

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

Forest Therapy
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Forest Therapy

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

The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque
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The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque

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

Cat Lovers Festival

Cat Lovers Festival

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

Linguas Melbourne Language Exchange Social
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Linguas Melbourne Language Exchange Social

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

German Opera: The Merry Widow

German Opera: The Merry Widow

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

Kokedama Workshop
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Kokedama Workshop

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

Shrine Kids
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Shrine Kids

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

Game Worlds
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Game Worlds

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

Jane Austen: Riddle Books and Family Charades

Jane Austen: Riddle Books and Family Charades

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

Victorian Seniors Festival
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Victorian Seniors Festival

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

Mystery Picnic With Friends: Melbourne Laneways
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Mystery Picnic With Friends: Melbourne Laneways

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

Zero-Waste Kitchen: Cook Smarter, Save More

Zero-Waste Kitchen: Cook Smarter, Save More

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

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What's on today

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What's free in Melbourne this month

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Major events

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