What's on today

Until 8 Jun

RISING: Melbourne

A festival of new art, music and performance in the heart of Naarm/Melbourne each winter.

Until 31 Dec

The Story of the Moving Image

A permanent exhibition that journeys through the past, present and future of the moving image.

Until 19 Jul

The Book of Mormon

Australia’s biggest ever musical comedy returns this February.

Until 10 Dec

Library Cinema at narrm ngarrgu

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

Until 30 Sep

Imaginator

An immersive experience that celebrates imagination, technology and play.

Until 31 May

Matthew Simpson: Serendipitous Painting

Artist Matthew Simpson's fifth solo exhibition showing high impact abstracts and graphic animation.

Until 31 Dec

Making Modern Melbourne

This free exhibition examines the tumultuous twentieth century in Melbourne.

Until 27 Aug

Winter Special Meditation Class

Weekly meditation class with complementary snacks this winter until the end of August.

Until 24 Nov

Thursday Linguas Melbourne Language Exchange and Social

Meet new people and practise speaking another language.

Until 26 Sep

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 31 Dec

Serene Terrarium: Workshop for Beginners

Create your mini plant world while enjoying a soothing cuppa and a calming environment.

Until 31 May

Tote Bag Block Printing Workshop

Style your bag just the way you like it with block printing in this beginner's workshop.

28 May – 14 Jun

Eurydice

A luminous, poetic reimagining of the Greek myth, directed by multi-award-winner Gary Abrahams

Until 30 Jun

Arts Centre Melbourne Tours

Explore the rich heritage and striking architecture of Victoria’s performing arts icon.

Until 21 Jun

Hyperworlds: Unreal Cartography

An exhibition from Allanah Sarafian exploring maps as emotional and ideological objects.

Until 13 Sep

Pressed Flower Lamp Making Workshop

Make your room colourful and vibrant with your own pressed flower lamp.

Until 31 Aug

Aboriginal Heritage Walk

Wominjeka: journey into Melbourne Gardens with an Aboriginal guide.

Until 31 Jul

Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City

A 4D virtual reality experience that lets you explore the Incan citadel in the Peruvian Andes.

Until 25 Oct

Rome: Empire, Power, People

This Melbourne-exclusive exhibition is a vibrant exploration of Ancient Rome.

Until 17 Sep

Comedy in Theory

A weekly free comedy night in Melbourne.

Until 3 Jun

Bourke Street Mall Busking

Meet Melbourne's marvellous musicians and more in the iconic Bourke Street Mall busking program.

Until 30 May

Robert Croft and Cam Michael

Artists Robert Croft and Cam Michael present their solo exhibitions at Jump Left.

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 12 Jul

Dinos at the Zoo

Let your imagination run wild as you explore the trail of dinosaurs at Melbourne Zoo.

Until 5 Nov

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 28 May

Fuga: Art Soirée by Drasko Boljevic

View the windows in the laneway of Melbourne Place and meet the artist.

Until 29 Oct

Flavours of Melbourne Night Trail

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

Until 13 Sep

Occupation Studies: ngayanhurra bayarral Birrarung

A new multichannel audiovisual artwork by artist Tahlia Palmer.

Until 27 Jun

7 Paintings Dining Experience

A dinner show that combines art, technology, and culinary delight into a unique experience.

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.

Until 24 Aug

DIY Craft Workshops

Unleash your creativity at these workshops where everyone is a designer.

Until 21 Jun

RISING: Furby Chorus and FRIENDs

Domestic robots gather to converse through synchronistic movement for the Australian Dance Biennale.

Until 31 Aug

RISING: The Vinyl Factory – Reverb

ACMI and RISING present The Vinyl Factory: Reverb, a major exhibition of vinyl culture and music.

Until 31 Dec

Ports and Docklands Cruise

Experience Melbourne's best scenery in Docklands on a sightseeing cruise.

Until 31 May

A Family Gathering: Asian Heritage Week Exhibition

A group art exhibition celebrating Asian Heritage Week, featuring artists across the Asian diaspora.

Until 30 Jun

Icons of Melbourne Walking Tour

Explore Melbourne’s icons, laneways and hidden gems on this 2hr walking tour with local stories.

Until 1 Nov

Taste of Combat

Honouring the vital work of the Catering Corps and the evolution of military food.

Until 6 Jun

George Gheorghe: After the Question

Symbolic reflections on humanity, memory and the timeless search for meaning.

28 May

Italian Cinema Forum Workshop 2: The Lady without Camelias

A discussion about Antonioni's 1953 movie, presented by Dr Mark Nicholls, University of Melbourne.