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 18 May

MeatShare Food and Music Festival

Two days of free meat tastings, diverse food vendors, live music, eating comps and family fun.

18 May

A Gwen Harwood Cycle

A new multi-movement piece for saxophones, piano and narrator, composed by Linda Kouvaras.

Until 30 Jun

Shrine Kids

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

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 3 Aug

Beetlejuice The Musical

The musical to give Melbourne the fright of its life in 2025.

Until 13 Sep

Saboteurs

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

Until 31 Aug

Mystery Picnic: Melbourne Laneways

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

Until 30 Aug

Mystery Rooftop Bar Hop

Solve clues to unlock rooftop bars, cocktails, snacks and stunning Melbourne city views.

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 9 Jun

Tina Stefanou: You Can't See Speed

An experiential landscape of films, soundscapes, sculptures, live performances and dirt bikes.

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 25 May

Les Misérables

This spectacular production features an exciting new design specifically created for larger venues.

Until 1 Jun

Van Gogh High Tea

Immerse yourself in a world of art and flavour.

Until 15 Jun

Melbourne Paint Lab Art Workshop

At Melbourne Paint Lab you can splash, splatter and drip paint to unleash your inner artist.

Until 23 Nov

Taste of Combat

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

Until 18 May

World of the Book

Explore the rare, the sacred and the iconic in this one-of-a-kind exhibition.

Until 31 Dec

Free Kids Explorer Bus

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

Until 30 Jun

Barista Basics

Craft and perfect your coffee skills.

18 May

Pelicans in Paint Workshop

A watercolour painting workshop with artist Sally Cant.

Until 18 May

Inside Out

Come along and experience some artful play.

Until 8 Jun

Michael McNamara: Salt, Sand and Sea

Stunning aerial photos of World Heritage site Shark Bay and Monkey Mia.

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 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 25 May

Henry 5

Bell Shakespeare presents one of the most famous war plays of all time.

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 Nov 2026

Making Memoir of a Snail

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