What's on today

Until 30 Sep

What's on in September

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

Until 12 Nov

THE LUME Melbourne

Immerse yourself in Connection – breathtaking stories through First Nations art and music.

Until 27 Nov

Library Cinema

See contemporary, classic and documentary films on the big screen at Library at The Dock.

Until 1 Oct

School holidays

Entertain the whole family over the school holidays with these kid-friendly events and activities.

Until 1 Oct

Goddess: Power, Glamour, Rebellion

An exhibition of on and off screen trailblazers, nonconformists, rebels, agitators and instigators.

Until 26 Nov

The Friends Experience

Recreate your favourite scenes and celebrate iconic moments at the interactive Friends Experience.

21 Sep – 1 Oct

Melbourne Royal Show

Get up close to animals, enjoy tantalising tastes, see world-class entertainment and much more.

Until 8 Oct

Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature

Wonder at creatures from the Wizarding World alongside animals from London’s Natural History Museum.

Until 28 Sep

Barbie Afternoon Tea

Families can enjoy a Barbie-themed high tea, with activity packs for kids.

Until 28 Jan

RELICS: A New World Rises

A unique new exhibition where real-world artefacts meet the ingenious world of LEGO!

Until 27 Sep

Bourke Street Mall Busking

Meet Melbourne's marvellous musicians and more in the iconic Bourke Street Mall busking spots.

Until 8 Oct

Pierre Bonnard: Designed by India Madhavi

Presenting the iridescent paintings of Bonnard with immersive scenography by India Mahdavi.

Until 1 Nov

Lost Jobs: The Changing World of Work

Find out about the work of a ‘nightman’, a ‘scoop boy’, and a phrenologist.

Until 24 Nov

This Way, Emancipation

Untold stories of the richness of the Dalit-Bahujan communities.

Until 29 Nov

Baby Bounce

A fun, interactive session designed for young children and their carers.

Until 18 Mar

Saboteurs

Join an Among Us-style game played in real life.

Until 20 Oct

Matrix: How We Live Now

Celebrating the timely work of a radical feminist design collective

Until 31 Dec

International Collection Highlights Tour

Explore some of the highlights of the NGV's International Collection with an NGV guide.

25 Sep

Impossible Mission: School Holiday Program

An immersive creative writing workshop for young writers with the theme spies and gadgetry.

Until 13 Dec

Songbirds

Engage your young bookworm with stories, songs, and rhymes at North Melbourne Library.

Until 31 Oct

Takahiro Iwasaki: Reflection Model (Itsukushima)

Takahiro Iwasaki's intricately detailed model reinterpreting historical buildings and cityscapes.

Until 30 Sep

Born To Be Wild 3D

An inspired story of love and the remarkable bond between humans and animals.

Until 10 Dec

Monday Meditate

An after-work guided meditation to transform Mondays into a weekly highlight.

Until 2 Oct

Dino Gang Diner

Learn about what dinosaurs really eat.

Until 18 Oct

Italian Film Festival at Cinema Nova

Jet off on an adventurous cinematic escape to la bella Italia.

Until 31 Mar

Yarra Sunrise Running Tour

Explore Melbourne’s parks, gardens, fountains and sporting precincts.

25 Sep

Austral Salon Violin Recital

Louise Turnbull performs works by Montgomerie, Boulanger, Ravel and Szymanowski.

Until 8 Oct

Fitzroy Gardens Spring Super Sleuth

Take the detective challenge and help Kylie Kangaroo find her lunch.

Until 28 Jan

Fam by Where Are You From?

Fam is an exhibition that explores Australian cultural identities curated by Sabina McKenna.

Until 29 Mar

For Kin and Country

Explore the extraordinary history of First Peoples’ service in the Australian Defence Force.

Until 8 Oct

La Mama Explorations

A festival offering artists the chance to test ideas and challenge themselves – and audiences.

25 Sep

Big Mindful Colouring

Colouring by numbers, colouring by coordinates and geometric colouring equals big brain colouring.

Until 31 Jan

Here Lives Our Culture

Explore an exhibition showcasing treasures from the University's Rare East Asian Collection.

Until 1 Dec

Collective City: Photographic Exhibition

Featuring contemporary street photography alongside historic images from Victoria's archives.

Until 30 Sep

The Australian Ballet: Swan Lake

See this dynamic new vision of a timeless classic.

25 Sep – 15 Dec

Studio 11: Dinah Ninio

An exhibition of paintings and ceramics by Dinah Ninio.

Until 8 Oct

Up Down and All Around: Daniel Emma for Kids

Up, Down and All Around invites budding designers to look at design in the world around them.

Until 1 Oct

The Dino Show

An unmissable dinosaur experience in the spring school holidays.

Until 12 Dec

City of Melbourne Libraries Book Clubs

Share your love of reading at a Melbourne library book club.

Until 27 Sep

LynchPins: Essential David Lynch

A mini-festival of the essential, lesser-screened works of surrealist auteur David Lynch.