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

THE LUME Melbourne

THE LUME Melbourne

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

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.

Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure
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Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure

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

ChalaMAY
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ChalaMAY

A career retrospective of one of Hollywood’s brightest stars, Timothée Chalamet.

Shrine Kids
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Shrine Kids

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

Comedy at Spleen
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Comedy at Spleen

Come along to the city's longest-running comedy night.

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 Pacific Sisters
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The Pacific Sisters

Zoot suits and ActiVAtions take over Smorgon Family Plaza with the Pacific Sisters.

DIY Craft Workshops
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DIY Craft Workshops

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

Titanic: A Voyage Through Time
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Titanic: A Voyage Through Time

An extraordinary virtual reality journey into history’s most famous ship.

Bark Salon
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Bark Salon

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

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.

Elissa Goodrich: Waves and Bubbles – Turbulent Waters
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Elissa Goodrich: Waves and Bubbles – Turbulent Waters

An exhibition of climate-science, sound and visual arts, for all ages.

The Explorer: Melbourne Gardens
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The Explorer: Melbourne Gardens

Discover the beauty of this inner-city oasis from the comfort of an open-air minibus.

Designing Remembrance
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Designing Remembrance

An exhibition of alternate visions for Victoria’s war memorial.

The Black Woman of Gippsland
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The Black Woman of Gippsland

A story of Victoria’s dark past, told as a thrilling modern mystery.

Taste of Combat
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Taste of Combat

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

Free Kids Explorer Bus
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Free Kids Explorer Bus

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

Celestial by Juan Castro
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Celestial by Juan Castro

A new silver jewellery collection by Spanish-Australian artist Juan Castro.

Barista Basics
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Barista Basics

Craft and perfect your coffee skills.

Cats & Dogs
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Cats & Dogs

From cattle dogs to lap dogs, divine felines to cat superstitions, explore more than 250 works.

Melbourne History Tour
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Melbourne History Tour

Discover Melbourne's most iconic artefacts with an expert guide in a tour across the decades.

The Complete Melbourne Walking Tour
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The Complete Melbourne Walking Tour

Uncover the best of Melbourne's laneways, history and more in our three hour walking experience.

Polymer Clay Workshop
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Polymer Clay Workshop

Create beautiful pairs of earrings and necklaces using polymer clay in this fun workshop.

123Boom!
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123Boom!

Tackle challenges, and beat the bomb before time runs out.

Step Back in Time: Exploring Early Melbourne
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Step Back in Time: Exploring Early Melbourne

Visit the only buildings in Melbourne that pre-date the gold rush on a guided historic walk.

Mindful Movement and Poetry with Collective Being
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Mindful Movement and Poetry with Collective Being

A trauma-informed, mental health aware and accessible gentle movement and mindfulness session.

The Story of the Moving Image
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The Story of the Moving Image

An ongoing exhibition that journeys through the past, present and future of the moving image.

Theremin and Beyond
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Theremin and Beyond

Journey to other worlds with the Australian Chamber Orchestra and theremin superstar Carolina Eyck.

Making Memoir of a Snail
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Making Memoir of a Snail

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

Yarra: Stories of Melbourne's River
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Yarra: Stories of Melbourne's River

Explores the chequered history of the stream we call the ‘city’s river’.

Melbourne Design Week
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Melbourne Design Week

Celebrating Australia’s largest and leading annual design festival.

Memento Mori
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Memento Mori

Public murals influenced by the Fates of Greek mythology, inspiring passersby to embrace life.

Make Believe: Encounters with Misinformation
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Make Believe: Encounters with Misinformation

Is it real or is it fake? Dive into how misinformation has shaped our lives and culture.

The Dirty Dozen
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The Dirty Dozen

Explore the stories behind the foods that made Melbourne.

Melbourne's Night Bites: Evening Food Tour
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Melbourne's Night Bites: Evening Food Tour

Taste the best of Melbourne on a progressive dinner showcasing restaurants, bars and bites.

Sikander: The Shape of Balance
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Sikander: The Shape of Balance

Dark meets light, Yin meets Yang and tradition meets abstraction in works by the Indian artist.

Jac Hartje: Algorithmic Landscapes
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Jac Hartje: Algorithmic Landscapes

Algorithmic Landscapes are works employing photography, printmaking, and sculptural disciplines.

City Highlights Express Cruise
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City Highlights Express Cruise

Explore Melbourne in just 45 mins with this express Yarra River cruise.

Joy
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Joy

Experience an emotive adventure where creativity, colour and storytelling join forces.

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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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