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Until 30 Sep

What's on in September

Things to do in Melbourne in September, from free events to exhibitions and places to visit.

Until 11 Dec

Nocturnal: Museum After Dark

Step into a world of wonder at an after-hours Melbourne Museum experience just for adults.

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 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 27 Nov

Our Way: Celebrating Indigenous Art

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

18 Sep

New Caledonia Film Festival

Watch award-winning films, enjoy a glass of wine, refreshments and vote for your favorite film.

From 29 Aug

G3 Game

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

Until 20 Sep

Ghosts? What Ghosts! Night Tour

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

Until 5 Oct

French Impressionism

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

Until 30 Dec

Linguas Melbourne Language Exchange Social

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

Until 31 Dec

Shrine Kids

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

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 5 Oct

Kimono

This exhibition displays examples of kimonos from Japanese history.

Until 31 Jan

DIY Craft Workshops

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

Until 4 Oct

Victoria Cattoni, Wendy Howard and Mythra Schwartz

An exhibition of new works by three artists.

Until 28 Sep

The Lark

From the creators of the critically acclaimed Mother, comes the world premiere of The Lark.

18 – 24 Sep

Bourke Street Mall Busking

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

Until 12 Oct

Bark Salon

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

Until 27 Nov

Comedy in Theory

A weekly comedy show right in the centre of Melbourne.

Until 28 Sep

Riverfest

Riverfest is fast becoming Melbourne’s most beloved eco festival.

Until 20 Sep

Christopher Kerley: Recent Paintings

An exhibition of moody suburban scenes shaped by memory, emotion and absence.

Until 31 Jan

Melbourne Hidden Bars Walking Tour

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

18 Sep

Run Like a Pirate

A non-competitive run followed by socialising over a beer (or a rum, aaarrrgh).

Until 20 Dec

Distraction

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

Until 4 Oct

The 39 Steps

Four actors, 130 characters and 100 minutes of hilarity.

Until 27 Sep

Amanda Western: Ways Through

An exhibition exploring liminal space through linoprint.

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 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 1 Nov

The Veil

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

Until 28 Sep

Othello

A gripping, unflinching take on one of Shakespeare’s greatest plays.

Until 25 Sep

Viaggio Italiano: Photography and Drawings by Moses Tan

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

Until 20 Sep

Yarro Yarro: Reflections on The River

This unique photography exhibition showcases the dynamic beauty of the Yarra, Birrarung.

Until 23 Nov

Taste of Combat

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

Until 9 Oct

House of Wellness: TV Studio Audience

Be part of the studio audience for a new health and lifestyle show.

Until 31 Dec

Free Kids Explorer Bus

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