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 19 Jul

The Melbourne Magic Festival

Casting its spell with performances and workshops for all ages this winter.

Until 11 Dec

Nocturnal: Museum After Dark

Step into a world of wonder at an after-hours Melbourne Museum experience just for adults.

Until 18 Jul

School holidays

Entertain the whole family over the school holidays with these kid-friendly events and activities.

Until 11 Dec

Library Cinema at narrm ngarrgu

Each month, watch a movie on the big screen, including contemporary, classic and documentary films.

Until 29 Dec

Friday and Saturday Showcase: Basement Comedy Club

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

8 – 12 Jul

Fab Fiona: Following a Dream

Enjoy a magic show for the whole family.

Until 1 Sep

Granny Bingo

Melbourne’s cult comedy night hosted by Australia’s nastiest nannas.

Until 27 Aug

Something Good: Improv Comedy Show

Enjoy long form improv at its finest, with famous faces dropping by each week.

13 Jul

Steamboat Whistlers

Experience the Steamboat Whistlers playing hits, and misses, with the occasional original tune.

Until 13 Sep

Kings of Comedy: Underground, Uncensored, Unrivalled

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

13 Jul

Run Melbourne

Join Melbourne’s largest winter running event in 2025 with over 25,000 runners.

Until 31 Aug

Aboriginal Heritage Walk

Wominjeka: journey into Melbourne Gardens with an Aboriginal guide.

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 Dec

Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure

A free fun outdoor seek and find adventure around the Fitzroy Gardens.

10 – 31 Jul

Zumba with Crystal Blu

Move your body and soothe your soul.

Until 28 Sep

Cabaret Ridiculous

This Vegas-style variety show has something for everyone.

Until 27 Jul

Improvised Comedy: The Remix

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

Until 31 Aug

Forest Therapy

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

13 Jul

Winter Jazz Serenades with ade ishs and eMotion Band

A night of soulful jazz with ade ishs and eMotion Band.

9 Jul

Asian Cinema Collective Presents: Dìdi (2024)

Join the Asian Cinema Collective for a special screening of Dìdi (2024) at the Chinatown Cinema.

Until 12 Jul

The Wrong Gods

This new work tells a tale of community, family and freedom in the face of impending globalisation.

11 Jul

Mr. McClelland's Finishing School

Enjoy a celebrated night of dancing at Melbourne's longest-running indie-pop dance party.

8 – 12 Jul

Tobias Dostal: The Bright Side of Light

Don't miss this superstar in the world of magic.

Until 20 Jul

Playbound Festival

Melbourne City's winter school holidays festival for kids and their families

12 Jul

Cut it Out: The Art of Collage Poetry

Learn hands-on techniques to create collages and explore how these methods apply to your writing.

Until 13 Dec

Comedy at the Coopers Inn

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

Until 20 Jul

Asian Australian Cinema Deep Dive

Enjoy film screenings and talks with acclaimed filmmakers Clara Law and Eddie Fong.

8 – 9 Jul

Hakima: Bukjeh

Experience the strength of generations through song, story and memory.

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 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.

9 Jul – 3 Aug

Jeswri: Beyond Hectic

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

Until 31 Dec

Shrine Kids

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

Until 31 Aug

Flavours of Melbourne Night Trail

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

11 – 13 Jul

The Finders Keepers Design Market

This much-loved design market returns in July, bringing Australia's best makers together.

8 – 19 Jul

Emerging Artist Award

An exhibition of early-career works by emerging artists.

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.