What's on today

Until 5 Apr

Moonlight Cinema

Kick back with a film under the stars at Melbourne’s most spectacular open-air cinema.

Until 31 Dec

The Story of the Moving Image

A permanent exhibition that journeys through the past, present and future of the moving image.

15 Mar

Bliss N Eso, Drapht and Horrorshow: Live at the Gardens

The Live at the Gardens series ends with Bliss N Eso, Drapht and Horrorshow.

Until 30 Jun

Yarra: Stories of Melbourne's River

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

Until 30 Apr

Serene Terrarium: Workshop for Beginners

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

Until 25 May

Mosaic Art Classes: Turkish Lamp Workshop

Make beautiful mosaic lamps at this Turkish lamp workshop in Melbourne!

15 Mar

AFL Round 1: Melbourne v St Kilda

See the Demons take on the Saints live at the 'G.

Until 30 Jun

Free Guided Walk

A free guided walk is the perfect way to enjoy the sunny weather in Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.

Until 30 Jun

The Explorer Bus Melbourne

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

From 29 Aug

G3 Game

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

Until 13 Sep

Pressed Flower Lamp Making Workshop

Make your room colourful and vibrant with your own pressed flower lamp.

Until 3 May

Louise Donovan: Common Ground

Nineteen everyday moments in intimate drypoint by Melbourne artist, Louise Donovan

Until 15 Mar

Piotr Sobiesiak: The Night When Clouds Had Dreams

The exhibition presents sculptures from the Polish-born artist’s acclaimed series Nubes Formales.

Until 30 Jun

Laneways Discovery Running Tour

Run Melbourne’s laneways, street art and history on this 8km tour with stories, sights and coffee.

Until 26 Apr

DIVA

From opera stars to pop icons, celebrate the power and creativity of the diva.

Until 9 Jun

A Taste of Melbourne: Laneways, Boroughs, Bites and Brews

Taste the best of Melbourne on a half day city food and drink tour, departing morning or afternoon.

Until 30 Jun

History and Donuts Walking Tour

History, laneways and donuts – explore Melbourne’s sweet side on this 2.5-hour walking tour.

Until 30 Aug

Badass Women of Melbourne: Women's History Walking Tour

Take a guided walk to uncover the hidden stories of everyday women who shaped Melbourne.

Until 30 Apr

Mosaic Making Workshop for Beginners

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

Until 31 Aug

Melbourne Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight

Float over Melbourne's iconic landmarks in a sunrise hot air balloon flight.

Until 3 May

Behind the Lines: Are We Rolling?

An exhibition exploring all the twists and turns of another turbulent year in Australian politics.

Until 30 Apr

Mystery Picnic With Friends: Melbourne Laneways

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

Until 19 Apr

Stories of Blessing: Modern Echoes of Minhwa by Minhwa Group

Korea’s traditional folk art, rooted in ancient Goguryeo wall paintings.

Until 15 Mar

Rhonda Dredge: A Small Abstract Lifts the Room

Abstract paintings by Melbourne artist Rhonda Dredge examine the proximity of colour and thought.

Until 31 Dec

Matinees at ACMI Cinemas

Celebrate cinema at a sensible hour with ACMI's thoughtfully curated line-up of films.

Until 24 Aug

DIY Craft Workshops

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

Until 22 Mar

Loose Leaf

An exhibition exploring architectural projects from the 1970s and 1980s,

Until 31 Aug

State Library Victoria Unlocked

On this exclusive tour, gain access to State Library Victoria before the doors open to the public.

15 Mar

Drop in Drawing: Oslo Davis

Visit Walsh Street for a drop-in drawing session with Oslo Davis.

Until 29 Mar

Game Worlds

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

15 Mar

The Devils' Violin

Virtuoso Ilya Gringolts directs the ACO in a program that pushes the violin to its fiery limits.

Until 15 Mar

Trans-Tasman Ice Hockey Challenge

Australia play New Zealand in an epic ice hockey battle.

15 Mar

Corpus Medicorum: Concert 1

The Tour de Force 2026 concert series begins with Sergei Rachmaninov's epic third Piano Concerto.

Until 1 Nov

Taste of Combat

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

Until 19 Apr

Westwood | Kawakubo

NGV’s summer exhibition pairs two icons of the fashion world, Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo.

Until 31 Mar

What's on in March

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

Until 30 Apr

Mystery Picnic with Self Drive Boat: Melbourne Laneways

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

Until 15 Mar

Shen Yun

See 5,000 years of civilisation reborn in this dance and musical performance.

Until 15 Mar

The Game Expo

The Game Expo is the event that celebrates the culture and creativity of gaming.

Until 31 May

Forest Therapy

Unwind with forest therapy (shinrin-yoku) and immerse your senses in nature.