Discover things to do in Melbourne today, from free events to exhibitions, attractions and places to visit.

Myer Santaland
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Myer Santaland

Follow the festive fun at Santaland where kids can meet Santa or ride the Santaland Express.

Myer Christmas Windows
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Myer Christmas Windows

Experience the magic of Christmas at the Playful LEGO Christmas Story Myer Christmas windows.

Photos with Santa
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Photos with Santa

Make this Christmas one to remember with a magical Santa experience like no other.

Tschabalala Self: Skin Tight
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Tschabalala Self: Skin Tight

The first solo exhibition in Australia for renowned American artist Tschabalala Self.

Serene Terrarium: Workshop for Beginners
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Serene Terrarium: Workshop for Beginners

Create your mini plant world while enjoying a soothing cuppa and a calming environment.

 Significant Trees Exhibition
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Significant Trees Exhibition

Enjoy an exhibition of artwork of trees, meet the artists and buy a book or a print.

The Westin Spring High Tea
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The Westin Spring High Tea

Experience indulgent seasonal high tea in the surrounds of the Lobby Lounge.

Sports Precinct Walking Tour
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Sports Precinct Walking Tour

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

Jo Ryan: Lettr4ms
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Jo Ryan: Lettr4ms

Letters combine and intertwine to create sculptures that make us lose sight of the letter.

English Paper Piecing 3D Trinket Boxes

English Paper Piecing 3D Trinket Boxes

Create 3D trinket boxes using English paper piecing quilting techniques.

View of Melbourne from across the Yarra River
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G3 Game

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

Matinees at ACMI Cinemas
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Matinees at ACMI Cinemas

Celebrate cinema with a thoughtfully curated line-up of films from Australia and around the world.

MJ The Musical
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MJ The Musical

A look into the life, music and career of one of the most influential artists in music history.

An InterContinental Spring Afternoon Tea
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An InterContinental Spring Afternoon Tea

Step into a season of blooms with this delicious spring afternoon tea.

Rigg Design Prize: Next in Design
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Rigg Design Prize: Next in Design

The Rigg Design Prize is Australia’s most prestigious accolade for contemporary design.

Shrine Kids
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Shrine Kids

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

Mosaic Making Workshop for Beginners
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Mosaic Making Workshop for Beginners

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

Game Worlds
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Game Worlds

ACMI's new playable exhibition features more than 30 videogames from the 1970s to today.

Focus on Jafar Panahi
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Focus on Jafar Panahi

Celebrating the profound 30-year career of the Iranian New Wave filmmaker, Jafar Panahi.

Mystery Picnic With Friends: Melbourne Laneways
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Mystery Picnic With Friends: Melbourne Laneways

Go on a unique foodie adventure, solving clues, tasting and collecting pre-paid gourmet food.

Yarra Sunrise Running Tour
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Yarra Sunrise Running Tour

Run Melbourne’s parks, landmarks and Yarra River at sunrise on this 8km tour with coffee to finish.

DIY Craft Workshops
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DIY Craft Workshops

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

Pancare Foundation Unite for Hope

Pancare Foundation Unite for Hope

Connect with the community, meet support teams and contribute to the cause.

Aldona Kmieć: Hills Hoist
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Aldona Kmieć: Hills Hoist

A deeply personal photographic project exploring a disappearing way of life.

Melbourne Youth Orchestras: Imagine
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Melbourne Youth Orchestras: Imagine

The Melbourne Youth Orchestras presents their ensemble program showcase.

Hair: The Tribal Love Rock Musical
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Hair: The Tribal Love Rock Musical

Take the trip to see the brand-new reimagined production of the musical, Hair.

Protest Melbourne
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Protest Melbourne

An exhibition about Victoria's long history of public protest.

Lankan Fest

Lankan Fest

Experience the the flavours of Sri Lanka at Lankan Fest 2025 at Crown Riverwalk.

Mystery Picnic with Self Drive Boat: Melbourne Laneways
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Mystery Picnic with Self Drive Boat: Melbourne Laneways

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

Flinders Quartet Community Concert

Flinders Quartet Community Concert

Enjoy a free concert of classical music for string quartet in Docklands.

Guewel
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Guewel

Guewel is a ritual journey through an ancient African cosmovision.

Sunday Night Stand Up Comedy Show
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Sunday Night Stand Up Comedy Show

See some of Melbourne's best stand-up comedy, every Sunday night.

Maya Tamang: Unseen
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Maya Tamang: Unseen

Unseen is an intimate and powerful body of work by emerging artist Maya Tamang.

Taste of Combat
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Taste of Combat

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

World of the Book
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World of the Book

Explore the rare, the sacred and the iconic in the 20th anniversary of this annual exhibition.

Free Kids Explorer Bus
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Free Kids Explorer Bus

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

Cocteau’s Circle
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Cocteau’s Circle

The Australian Chamber Orchestra dive into an era of innovation and wonder.

Darkfield
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Darkfield

Be immersed in an audio experience inside a shipping container as Darkfield returns for the summer.

Colourful Mosaic Coaster Workshop
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Colourful Mosaic Coaster Workshop

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

The Talented Mr Ripley
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The Talented Mr Ripley

From Joanna Murray-Smith comes a ravishing adaptation of this 20th-century thriller.

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What's on this weekend in Melbourne

What's on this weekend in Melbourne

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What's free in Melbourne this month

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Monthly highlights

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Entertainment

Entertainment

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