What's on today

Until 31 Dec

The Story of the Moving Image

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

Until 30 Jun

Yarra: Stories of Melbourne's River

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

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 25 May

Mosaic Art Classes: Turkish Lamp Workshop

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

Until 21 Mar

Flora

A dance collaboration tracing the profound influence of major events on the landscape and people.

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 15 Dec

Bedtime Storytime

Hop into your pyjamas, grab your favourite teddy and enjoy bedtime stories.

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 8 Dec

Stompers

Bring your child to Library at The Dock on Tuesdays for a lifelong love of books.

Until 30 Jun

Laneways Discovery Running Tour

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

17 – 21 Mar

Fuel

Fuel is a solo play from acclaimed playwright Robert Reid, examining the dark side of mateship.

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 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 21 Jul

Footsteps Through Time: Melbourne's History Walk

Step into Melbourne’s past on this two-hour guided walking tour of laneways and hidden stories.

17 Mar

Melbourne Celtic Festival

Enjoy a full day and night of live Celtic music and great craic on St Patrick's Day.

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 24 Aug

DIY Craft Workshops

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

Until 1 May

City Escape Game

Step into the role of a detective and take to the streets of Melbourne.

Until 22 Mar

Loose Leaf

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

Until 14 Jul

Critical Hits Music Bingo

Play free video game and pop-culture themed music bingo, every Tuesday at Fortress.

Until 29 Mar

Game Worlds

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

Until 1 Apr

Abundance: The Pleasure of Plenty

Australian artists celebrating beauty and sensory richness.

Until 1 Nov

Taste of Combat

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

Until 11 Apr

Hany Armanious: Stone Soup

An exhibition of ordinary objects transformed into near-perfect doubles that unsettle what we know.

17 – 21 Mar

Fuel

A play about the poisonous side of mateship told through six characters, each with their own truth.

Until 19 Apr

Westwood | Kawakubo

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

Until 24 Mar

Comedy(ish): Comedy Fest Sneak Peaks

See Melbourne’s best comedians test out their freshest material before the Comedy Festival.

Until 31 Mar

What's on in March

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

17 Mar – 17 May

Melbourne in Retrospect Exhibition

An exhibition that captures Melbourne in a way that deeply binds us to the city’s story.

Until 24 Mar

Burlesque Life Drawing

A drawing session about the joy of costume, character individuality and the story of burlesque.

Until 2 Jun

Laugh Lab

Come watch some of Melbourne's best comedians perform in the cosiest cocktail bar in town.

Until 27 Sep

Chocolate Family Adventure Day

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

Until 27 Sep

Mystery Picnic with Self Drive Boat: Melbourne Laneways

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

Until 23 Jul

Official Linguas Melbourne Language Exchange and Social

Meet new people and practise speaking another language, weekly nights at La Di Da.