What's on today

Until 26 Aug

Winter Night Market

The Winter Night Market returns to the iconic Queen Victoria Market sheds.

Until 19 Jul

The Book of Mormon

Australia’s biggest ever musical comedy returns this February.

15 Jul

Salon After D’Arc: The Gift of Heartbreak

Is it truly better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all?

Until 30 Sep

Imaginator

An immersive experience that celebrates imagination, technology and play.

Until 11 Apr

Spartans & Anzacs

This exhibition invites reflection on the enduring values forged in conflict.

Until 31 Dec

Making Modern Melbourne

This free exhibition examines the tumultuous twentieth century in Melbourne.

Until 26 Aug

Comedy Therapy

A weekly night of stand-up where comedians try to solve the audience's problems.

Until 26 Sep

Mystery Sidedoor City: Wine and Asian Fusion Bites

Enjoy off-menu bites and paired drinks at a hidden Melbourne venue on this guided tasting adventure.

Until 31 Dec

Serene Terrarium: Workshop for Beginners

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

Until 19 Jul

Heartbreak Hotel

The sold-out RISING hit Heartbreak Hotel returns to steal your heart again.

Until 31 Dec

Mosaic Art Classes Melbourne: Turkish Lamp Workshop

Make beautiful mosaic lamps at this Turkish lamp workshop

Until 4 Oct

Children's Play: Ragnar Kjartansson

A new children's exhibition by Ragnar Kjartansson, inspired by the idea of a theatrical feast.

Until 31 Jul

Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City

A 4D virtual reality experience that lets you explore the Incan citadel in the Peruvian Andes.

Until 25 Oct

Rome: Empire, Power, People

This Melbourne-exclusive exhibition is a vibrant exploration of Ancient Rome.

Until 18 Oct

French Embroidery Workshop

Learn to craft an anemone brooch, from hand-dyeing silk to beadwork.

Until 4 Oct

Melbourne Winter Masterpieces: CARTIER

Featuring nearly 400 extraordinary jewellery objects, alongside rare archival materials.

Until 5 Nov

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 29 Oct

Flavours of Melbourne Night Trail

An evening of culinary delights, cultural exploration and memorable moments.

Until 13 Sep

Occupation Studies: ngayanhurra bayarral Birrarung

A new multichannel audiovisual artwork by artist Tahlia Palmer.

Until 25 Nov

Damn Fine Laughs

FAD Gallery Bar hosts Damn Fine Laughs, a new weekly stand-up comedy night.

Until 24 Aug

DIY Craft Workshops

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

Until 31 Dec

Ports and Docklands Cruise

Experience Melbourne's best scenery in Docklands on a sightseeing cruise.

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 Jul

Understanding the Rise of the Far-Right in Australia

Join a panel of experts exploring the drivers behind the rise of far-right movements in Australia.

Until 1 Nov

Taste of Combat

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

Until 31 Aug

Behind the Curtain with Victorian Opera

An exhibition offering a rare glimpse into the artistry and dedication of Victorian Opera.

Until 30 Sep

Aqua Sculpt

Enjoy an intimate yet energising session of floating Pilates in a refined luxury setting.

Until 15 Aug

Recurring Echoes: Liliana Barbieri

An exhibition celebrating 25 years of artistic practice by Liliana Di Lizio Barbieri.

Until 26 Jul

Colour of Time Exhibition

Colour of Time is a NAIDOC Exhibition of First Nations culture in glass, at the Athenaeum Library.

Until 2 Aug

Elizabeth West: Beyond The Frame

Beyond the Frame examines the shifting boundary between seeing and being.

Until 17 Dec

Art, History, Food and Wine Tour

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

Until 3 Oct

Poetry Goes No Further Than Language

Explore a moment in mid-1980s China when a group of artists began to question values about art.

Until 19 Jul

Social Networks

An exhibition that explores how we approach social and physical environments through language.

Until 21 Jul

Melbourne Hidden Bars Walking Tour

Discover Melbourne's hidden bars – down alleys, in basements and behind closed doors.

Until 27 Sep

Chocolate Family Adventure Day

Enjoy an all-inclusive, stress-free family outing filled with fun, creativity, and delicious treats.

Until 5 Dec

EMERGENCE[Y]

An exhibition exploring how adaptation in a world of flux unfolds in every layer of life.

Until 31 Dec

Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise

Enjoy a relaxing three-hour Yarra River dinner cruise.

Until 12 Jan

World of the Book

Experience the rare, the sacred and the iconic in this one-of-a-kind exibition.

Until 13 Sep

FUTURE COUNTRY: Country Road + NGV First Nations Commissions

The second iteration of the Country Road and NGV First Nations Commission initiative.