What's on today

Until 6 Oct

Pharaoh

A celebration of 3000 years of ancient Egyptian art and culture through more than 500 works.

THE LUME Melbourne

Experience art, dining, wellness and more like never before across 3,000sqm of immersive space.

Until 4 Aug

La Dolce Vita: Italian Light and Life by Anthony Bowles

An exhibition of watercolours and oils featuring Italian scenes.

27 – 28 Jul

Open House Melbourne Weekend

Explore more than 150 buildings, places and spaces, and be inspired about the future of our city.

Until 29 Dec

Disney's Beauty and the Beast the Musical

Experience Disney's new enchanting musical, Beauty and the Beast.

Until 27 Jul

Melbourne Craft Fair

Enjoy a contemporary craft fair at Queen Victoria Market.

Until 4 Aug

Lightscape

The immersive Melbourne hit returns to transform Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne after dark.

Until 25 Aug

WICKED the Musical

Broadway’s biggest blockbuster WICKED has flown into Melbourne.

Until 23 Nov

Kings of Comedy: Underground, Uncensored, Unrivalled

Enjoy stand-up comedy from future stars and celebrity guest headliners.

Until 17 Aug

A Streetcar Named Desire

A take on Tennessee Williams’s masterpiece - a brutal examination of society in transformation.

Until 22 Sep

Winter Igloos

These cosy igloos offer the ultimate winter dining experience.

Until 6 Oct

Ancient Egypt for Kids

A free exhibition for kids with objects, hands-on activities, and cinematic screenings.

Until 18 Aug

60 Views of Melbourne

Photographs by 19 local Melbourne artists who are inspired by the city.

Until 25 Jan

The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque

Be captivated with over two hours of cabaret, burlesque comedy, sideshow and an array of surprises.

Until 31 Dec

The Fluid Project

A unique and joyful creative experience located at the Emporium Shopping Centre.

Until 31 Dec

Improvised Comedy: The Remix

Improvised comedy from true stories, sampled and remixed to create comedy gold.

Until 28 Jul

By Jane's Hand

The return of the highly acclaimed celebration of Jane Austen, at La Mama Theatre.

Until 29 Dec

Melbourne's Brunch Afloat

Enjoy a two-hour bottomless brunch cruise along the Yarra River.

Until 28 Jul

Two Remain

The first opera to portray the persecution of gay men during the Holocaust.

Until 27 Jul

Motley Jazz

See some of Melbourne’s finest jazz musicians at this free event at The Motley Bauhaus.

Until 3 Aug

Moombarra

Craft presents Moombarra, curated by renowned Wadawurrung artist Kait James.

Until 3 Aug

Comedy at the Coopers Inn

A comedy club featuring the best local, interstate and international stand-up comedians.

Until 10 Aug

Christopher Langton: Afterglow

An installation of strange and seductive figures from pop sculptor and installation artist Langton.

Until 26 Oct

Mystery Basement Bar Hop

Solve clues to unveil three hidden venues and enjoy pre-paid drinks and snacks.

Until 8 Sep

Fit for a King: Vincent Jenden Reimagines

This visual feast celebrates the many treasures of The Johnston Collection.

27 Jul

Zela Margossian Quintet

Freshly minted contemporary jazz bursting with panache.

Until Jun 2025

Shrine Kids

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

27 Jul

AFL Round 20: Melbourne v GWS Giants

Head to the MCG this Saturday night as Melbourne play host to GWS Giants.

Until 1 Sep

Future Remains: The 2024 Macfarlane Commissions

This partnership supports ambitious new projects by emerging to mid-career artists.

Until 31 Jul

Memo Akten: Distributed Consciousness

A digital work merging human and non-human consciousness – via the AI musings of octopus critters.

Until 27 Oct

Yarra Sunrise Running Tour

Explore Melbourne’s parks, gardens, fountains and sporting precincts.

Until 10 Aug

Bakery Hill Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting

Learn how Bakery Hill produces its malts on a tour and tasting led by a distiller.

27 Jul – 24 Aug

Ikebana Workshop

Learn about traditional Japanese flower arrangement and create a floristry masterpiece.

Until 26 Oct

Basement Comedy Club: Fridays and Saturdays

See the very best of Australian standup comedians perform every Friday and Saturday.

27 – 28 Jul

Blackmagic Design Media Preservation Lab Tours

As part of Open House weekend, get exclusive access to ACMI's Media Preservation Lab.

Until 27 Oct

Trenches to Runway: Military Influences on Popular Fashion

Explore the enduring influence of military design on popular fashion.

Until 4 Aug

Angelina Mirabito: Elastic Heart

A series of abstract paintings inspired by keywords in the lyrics to Sia's song Elastic Heart.

Until 27 Jul

Fortyfivedownstairs: Emerging Artist Award

Fortyfivedownstairs presents the ninth annual Emerging Artist Award 2024.

Until 31 Aug

Saboteurs

Join an Among Us-style game played in real life.

Until 27 Jul

The Puccini Gala Concert

Experience Puccini's finest music in this star-studded celebration of his contribution to opera.