What's on today

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.

Until 11 Sep

Beetlejuice The Musical

The hilarious five-star musical must leave Australia on 11 September.

Until 28 Sep

Swagger: Gentlemen of Fashion

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

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 24 Aug

Footloose: The Musical

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

Until 5 Oct

French Impressionism

The Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition from the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

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.

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.

Until 24 Aug

Trophy Boys

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

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 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 31 Jan

Melbourne Hidden Bars Walking Tour

Discover Melbourne's hidden bars – down alleys, in basements and behind closed doors.

Until 13 Sep

Saboteurs

An 'Among Us' style game played in real life.

Until 30 Aug

Solace Artist Residencies

Solace is turning its walls into a rotating canvas for local talent.

Until 20 Dec

Distraction

An exhibition that plugs into the torrent of content and places we go when craving distraction.

Until 31 Dec

Protest Melbourne

An exhibition about Victoria's long history of public protest.

Until 28 Sep

Nadine Guerra: Not Just Tattoos

The first Australian exhibition by the Brazilian tattoo artist.

Until 5 Oct

Plans For The Planet: Olaf Breuning For Kids

Created by artist Olaf Breuning this exhibition invites kids to explore the natural environment.

Until 29 Aug

Look Up to the Future

A striking public art installation taking the VCE Vocational Major to new heights.

Until 1 Nov

The Veil

An exhibition offering a deep exploration into identity, memory and cultural resilience.

Until 10 Dec

Stompers

Join in the Stompers fun with your toddler every Wednesday at East Melbourne Library.

Until 25 Sep

Viaggio Italiano: Photography and Drawings by Moses Tan

An exhibition of photographs and digital drawings of Italy by Moses Tan.

13 Aug

Camp Trivia

Enjoy a big ol’ trivia night like no other.

Until 23 Nov

Taste of Combat

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

Until 28 Aug

Behind the Lines: The Years Best Political Cartoons

An exhibition celebrating the year's best political cartoons.

Until 31 Dec

Free Kids Explorer Bus

Children ride free on the Kids Explorer Bus during the school holidays.

Until 6 Sep

In The Heights

Lin-Manuel Miranda's show includes high-energy dance, soulful storytelling, and unforgettable music.

Until 28 Sep

Stray Gods: The Exhibition

An exclusive exhibition exploring Summerfall Studios' hit mythology video game, Stray Gods.

Until 31 Dec

Glass Painting Workshop for Beginners

Make your own glass-painted, quirky night lamp.

Until 29 Aug

Internal Landscapes

A First Nations emerging artist group exhibition featuring the work of four artists.

Until 17 Aug

Miss Julie

Power, sex, and class combust in the heat of a Melbourne kitchen.

Until 31 Dec

Free Guided Walk

A free guided walk is the perfect way to enjoy the sunny weather in Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.

Until 9 Feb

Stronger Families, Stronger Communities

Elevating the voices of nine First Nations men exploring themes of strength and cultural pride.

Until 10 Sep

Free Oil Painting Classes

Take part in a free oil painting class with artist Cally Lotz.

Until 30 Aug

Kimberly Akimbo: A Musical

This Australian premiere brims with infectious energy and tunes that soar.