
What's on today
Discover things to do in Melbourne today, from free events to exhibitions, attractions and places to visit. Plus a range of virtual events for you enjoy at home.
Signature Chef Series
Grab a seat at the table with name chefs at name venues for Melbourne Food and Wine Festival.
FRAME: A Biennial of Dance
A dance festival coming to Arts House, and other venues around Melbourne.
THE LUME Melbourne
Enter the world of Monet and Friends – an epic adventure into French Impressionism.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
The brand-new production can now be enjoyed in one magical afternoon or evening.
NGV Architecture Commission: Temple of Boom
An outdoor installation in the NGV garden inspired by the The Parthenon.
Malthouse Outdoor Stage
Experience the best of live outdoor entertainment at Malthouse Outdoor Stage.
The Rest is Up To You
Step inside the world of Melbourne Fringe and experience 40 years of festival history.
Bourke Street Mall Busking
Meet Melbourne's marvellous musicians and more in the iconic Bourke Street Mall busking spots.
Breakfast in Paris Crawl
Sample some of the best coffee, cakes and pastries in the Paris end of the CBD.
Alexander McQueen: Mind, Mythos, Muse
The first major Australian exhibition to explore the work of fashion designer Alexander McQueen.
& Juliet
The award-winning musical of the greatest love story ever remixed opens in Melbourne in February.
What's on in March
Things to do in Melbourne in March, from free events to exhibitions and places to visit.
Melbourne Now
Explore the talents of over 200 Victorian-based creative practioners in Melbourne Now 2023.
The Global Life of Design
Explore how global trade and supply chains have influenced international design into the modern day.
Lost Jobs: The Changing World of Work
Find out about the work of a ‘nightman’, a ‘scoop boy’, and a phrenologist.
Richard Mosse: Broken Spectre
The world-premiere of Richard Mosse's large panoramic moving image work.
Jewellery and Body Adornment from the NGV Collection
Explore this exquisite selection of jewellery and body adornment from antiquity to the present day.
For Kin and Country
Explore the extraordinary history of First Peoples’ service in the Australian Defence Force.
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