What's on today

Until 26 Jan

Australian Open

An epic fusion of music, entertainment, brand new fan experiences plus blockbuster tennis.

Until 21 Apr

Yayoi Kusama

From polka dots to pumpkins, Yayoi Kusama comes to NGV with a world-premiere blockbuster exhibition.

THE LUME Melbourne

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

Until 27 Jan

School holidays

Entertain the whole family over the school holidays with these kid-friendly events and activities.

Until 2 Mar

TINA: The Tina Turner Musical

The inspiring life story of the Queen of Rock, who didn’t just break the rules – she rewrote them.

Until 31 Jan

Imaginator

An immersive experience that celebrates imagination, technology and play.

Until 27 Jan

Rekospective: The Art of Reko Rennie

Reko Rennie's largest presentation of work to date and his first-ever retrospective exhibition.

Until 7 Jul

Art, History, Food and Wine Walking Tour

The perfect introduction to Melbourne – street art, curious tales, wine tasting and tapas.

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 25 Jan

The Twits

Roald Dahl’s gruesome twosome The Twits return this January.

Until Dec 2025

Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure

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

Until 23 Feb

Māreikura - Ka rere te rongoā (the Medicine Flows)

This exhibition of portraits aims to communicate the strength and power of the Māori matriarchy.

Until 24 Jan

Shrine School Holiday Program: Millions of Medals

From badge-making workshops to ribbon designs, this summer brings new ways to explore the Shrine.

Until 24 Apr

Mosaic Class: Turkish Lamp Workshop

Learn about ancient mosaic art and create a beautiful Turkish lamp.

Until 22 Jan

Premium Busking Auditions

Come along and enjoy some of Melbourne's best busking talent at these auditions.

Until 31 Mar

The Fans Strike Back: The Exhibition

A spectacular showcase of Star Wars memorabilia.

Until 16 Feb

Honk: Untitled Goose Exhibition

Explore the cheeky world of the iconic game with playable displays and behind-the-scenes insights.

Until 30 Jun

Shrine Kids

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

22 Jan

Summer Slime

Get down and slimy at Library at The Dock.

22 Jan

Hera Björk: Queen of the Iceland

Two-time Icelandic Eurovision star, Hera Björk, takes to the ice for a special fundraising show.

Until Jan 2027

DIY Craft Workshops

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

Until 12 Oct

Bark Salon

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

Until 22 Mar

MPavilion

MPavilion Season 11 is set to become a summer design destination in Melbourne.

Until 31 Jan

What's on in January

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

Until 25 Jan

The Merry Wives of Windsor

A vibrant and eclectic adaption of the great Sir John Fallstaff’s last stand.

Until 27 Apr

The Future and Other Fictions

Discover the people, artworks and ideas that shape tomorrow.

Until 16 Jul

Poetry Open Mic

Come along to the Motley Bauhaus every Wednesday night to wax poetic.

Until 16 Feb

Dear Evan Hansen

Enjoy this brand new production of the Broadway smash-hit musical.

22 Jan

Comedy Roulette

You spin the wheel, comedians crack the jokes.

22 Jan

Special Interest Tour: Walk and Talk with Embroiderers Guild

Join historical embroidery specialists to share insights about beautiful, rarely exhibited textiles.

Until 27 Jan

Summer School Holidays Colouring Activity

A free take-home colouring activity to keep the kids entertained during the summer school holidays.

Until 14 Feb

Designing Remembrance

Alternate visions for Victoria’s war memorial.

Until 1 Jun

Van Gogh

See Van Gogh reimagined with a world-first shared VR experience.

Until 13 Apr

Immortals

Uncover the many faces of Victorian Digger memorials in this captivating photography exhibition.

Until 28 Feb

Saboteurs

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

Until 14 Feb

The Museum of Falling

An exhibition at City Gallery curated by Patrick Pound.

Until 31 Mar

Tipping Point

Be part of the studio audience for Tipping Point, hosted by sporting legend Todd Woodbridge.

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.