What's on today

Until 30 Apr

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 23 Nov

Tschabalala Self: Skin Tight

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

Until 18 Dec

Best of NGV International Tour

Join an expert for a guided tour to uncover the unexpected and overlooked within the NGV Collection.

Until 23 Nov

The Westin Spring High Tea

Experience indulgent seasonal high tea in the surrounds of the Lobby Lounge.

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 23 Nov

Jo Ryan: Lettr4ms

Letters combine and intertwine to create sculptures that make us lose sight of the letter.

Until 27 Nov

Our Way: Celebrating Indigenous Art

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

Until 8 Nov

Wanapati Yunupiŋu: Ŋäṉarr - Tongue of Flame

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

From 29 Aug

G3 Game

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

Until 29 Nov

Dying: A Memoir

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

6 Nov

Viviz: New Legacy Tour

Catch the K-pop girl group’s highly anticipated first Australian performance.

Until 1 Feb

MJ The Musical

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

Until 30 Nov

An InterContinental Spring Afternoon Tea

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

Until 20 Nov

Comedy in Theory

A weekly comedy show right in the centre of Melbourne.

Until 1 Feb

Rigg Design Prize: Next in Design

The Rigg Design Prize is Australia’s most prestigious accolade for contemporary design.

Until 30 Dec

Linguas Melbourne Language Exchange Social

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

6 Nov

Japanese Film Festival

Australia’s largest celebration of Japanese cinema returns this spring.

Until 31 Dec

Shrine Kids

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

Until 30 Apr

Mosaic Making Workshop for Beginners

Learn the art of creating beautiful mosaics from start to finish.

Until 8 Feb

Game Worlds

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

Until 30 Apr

Mystery Picnic With Friends: Melbourne Laneways

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

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 9 Nov

Art Salon: An Untitled Exhibition, Thai Diaspora

Explore Thai-Australian creativity through shared stories, cultural identity and artistic diversity.

Until 31 Jan

DIY Craft Workshops

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

Until 31 Jan

Melbourne Hidden Bars Walking Tour

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

Until 23 Nov

Hair: The Tribal Love Rock Musical

Take the trip to see the brand-new reimagined production of the musical, Hair.

Until 31 Dec

Protest Melbourne

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

Until 30 Apr

Mystery Picnic with Self Drive Boat: Melbourne Laneways

Solve clues, taste and collect pre-paid gourmet food on this unique foodie adventure.

Until 26 Nov

Ghosts? What Ghosts! Night Tour

Brace yourself for bone-strumming tales of unexplained sights after dark.

Until 4 Dec

Sensual Summer Jazz with Mark Morand

Three hours of sensual summer jazz with legendary guitarist, Mark Morand.

Until 23 Nov

Maya Tamang: Unseen

Unseen is an intimate and powerful body of work by emerging artist Maya Tamang.

Until 8 Nov

Leah Thiessen: Rustling Canopy

Drawing inspiration from the wild embrace of nature.

Until 21 Nov

Firestation Print Studio: Pollinators

An exhibition of prints that draw inspiration from a range of Australian native pollinators.

Until 23 Nov

Taste of Combat

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

Until 17 May

World of the Book

Explore the rare, the sacred and the iconic in the 20th anniversary of this annual exhibition.

6 Nov

Blak & Bright Presents: Blak Ink - Unbroken Resistance

Blak Ink's final installment for the year is a conversation on unbroken resistance.

Until 31 Dec

Free Kids Explorer Bus

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

Until 25 Dec

Wham, Bam, Thank You Jam

A free weekly improvised musical comedy with a rotation of Melbourne's finest comedians.

Until 30 Apr

Colourful Mosaic Coaster Workshop

Come and make mosaic coasters and step into the world of colours.

Until 23 Nov

The Talented Mr Ripley

From Joanna Murray-Smith comes a ravishing adaptation of this 20th-century thriller.