What's on today

THE LUME Melbourne

Experience art, dining, wellness and more like never before across 3000sqm of immersive space.

Until 30 Jun

Sports Precinct Walking Tour

Explore Melbourne's sports precinct on foot with a local guide, including a tour of the MCG.

Until 31 Dec

Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure

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

Until 31 May

ChalaMAY

A career retrospective of one of Hollywood’s brightest stars, Timothée Chalamet.

Until 30 Jun

Shrine Kids

A free self-guided program for visitors of all ages.

Until 28 Jul

Comedy at Spleen

Come along to the city's longest-running comedy night.

Until 17 Aug

Colourful Mosaic Coaster Workshop

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

Until 30 Jun

The Pacific Sisters

Zoot suits and ActiVAtions take over Smorgon Family Plaza with the Pacific Sisters.

Until Jan 2027

DIY Craft Workshops

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

Until 21 Jun

Titanic: A Voyage Through Time

An extraordinary virtual reality journey into history’s most famous ship.

Until 12 Oct

Bark Salon

Bark Salon is a large-scale display of First Nations bark painting, with more than 160 works.

Until 17 Aug

Mosaic Making Workshop for Beginners

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

Until 25 May

Elissa Goodrich: Waves and Bubbles – Turbulent Waters

An exhibition of climate-science, sound and visual arts, for all ages.

Until 30 Jun

The Explorer: Melbourne Gardens

Discover the beauty of this inner-city oasis from the comfort of an open-air minibus.

Until 27 Jul

Designing Remembrance

An exhibition of alternate visions for Victoria’s war memorial.

Until 31 May

The Black Woman of Gippsland

A story of Victoria’s dark past, told as a thrilling modern mystery.

Until 23 Nov

Taste of Combat

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

Until 31 Dec

Free Kids Explorer Bus

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

Until 28 May

Celestial by Juan Castro

A new silver jewellery collection by Spanish-Australian artist Juan Castro.

Until 30 Jun

Barista Basics

Craft and perfect your coffee skills.

Until 20 Jul

Cats & Dogs

From cattle dogs to lap dogs, divine felines to cat superstitions, explore more than 250 works.

Until 31 Dec

Melbourne History Tour

Discover Melbourne's most iconic artefacts with an expert guide in a tour across the decades.

Until 19 May

The Complete Melbourne Walking Tour

Uncover the best of Melbourne's laneways, history and more in our three hour walking experience.

Until 17 Aug

Polymer Clay Workshop

Create beautiful pairs of earrings and necklaces using polymer clay in this fun workshop.

Until 31 Jul

123Boom!

Tackle challenges, and beat the bomb before time runs out.

Until 30 Jun

Step Back in Time: Exploring Early Melbourne

Visit the only buildings in Melbourne that pre-date the gold rush on a guided historic walk.

Until 16 Jun

Mindful Movement and Poetry with Collective Being

A trauma-informed, mental health aware and accessible gentle movement and mindfulness session.

Until 30 Jun

The Story of the Moving Image

An ongoing exhibition that journeys through the past, present and future of the moving image.

Until 19 May

Theremin and Beyond

Journey to other worlds with the Australian Chamber Orchestra and theremin superstar Carolina Eyck.

Until Nov 2026

Making Memoir of a Snail

Explore handmade sets, props and characters from Adam Elliot's claymation film Memoir of a Snail.

Until 31 Jul

Yarra: Stories of Melbourne's River

Explores the chequered history of the stream we call the ‘city’s river’.

Until 25 May

Melbourne Design Week

Celebrating Australia’s largest and leading annual design festival.

Until 31 Dec

Memento Mori

Public murals influenced by the Fates of Greek mythology, inspiring passersby to embrace life.

Until 26 Jan

Make Believe: Encounters with Misinformation

Is it real or is it fake? Dive into how misinformation has shaped our lives and culture.

Until 29 Aug

The Dirty Dozen

Explore the stories behind the foods that made Melbourne.

Until 20 May

Melbourne's Night Bites: Evening Food Tour

Taste the best of Melbourne on a progressive dinner showcasing restaurants, bars and bites.

Until 6 Jun

Sikander: The Shape of Balance

Dark meets light, Yin meets Yang and tradition meets abstraction in works by the Indian artist.

Until 25 May

Jac Hartje: Algorithmic Landscapes

Algorithmic Landscapes are works employing photography, printmaking, and sculptural disciplines.

Until 29 Oct

City Highlights Express Cruise

Explore Melbourne in just 45 mins with this express Yarra River cruise.

Until 29 Aug

Joy

Experience an emotive adventure where creativity, colour and storytelling join forces.