What's on today
Discover things to do in Melbourne today, from free events to exhibitions, attractions and places to visit.
The Story of the Moving Image
A permanent exhibition that journeys through the past, present and future of the moving image.
Basement Comedy Club: Weekend Showcase
Bringing you the biggest names and best comedians in the country, and beyond.
The Big Design Market: Almost Winter
Enjoy a showcase of over 250 independent Australian designers, with delicious food and wine.
Matthew Simpson: Serendipitous Painting
Artist Matthew Simpson's fifth solo exhibition showing high impact abstracts and graphic animation.
Making Modern Melbourne
This free exhibition examines the tumultuous twentieth century in Melbourne.
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.
Serene Terrarium: Workshop for Beginners
Create your mini plant world while enjoying a soothing cuppa and a calming environment.
Mosaic Art Classes: Turkish Lamp Workshop
Make beautiful mosaic lamps at this Turkish lamp workshop in Melbourne!
Tote Bag Block Printing Workshop
Style your bag just the way you like it with block printing in this beginner's workshop.
Arts Centre Melbourne Tours
Explore the rich heritage and striking architecture of Victoria’s performing arts icon.
Hyperworlds: Unreal Cartography
An exhibition from Allanah Sarafian exploring maps as emotional and ideological objects.
AFL Round 11: Richmond v Essendon
Come along to Dreamtime at the 'G on Friday night to celebrate Indigenous culture and history.
Pressed Flower Lamp Making Workshop
Make your room colourful and vibrant with your own pressed flower lamp.
Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City
A 4D virtual reality experience that lets you explore the Incan citadel in the Peruvian Andes.
Comedy at the Coopers Inn
A comedy club featuring the best local, interstate and international stand-up comedians.
Rome: Empire, Power, People
This Melbourne-exclusive exhibition is a vibrant exploration of Ancient Rome.
Robert Croft and Cam Michael
Artists Robert Croft and Cam Michael present their solo exhibitions at Jump Left.
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.
Badass Women of Melbourne: Women's History Walking Tour
Take a guided walk to uncover the hidden stories of everyday women who shaped Melbourne.
Dinos at the Zoo
Let your imagination run wild as you explore the trail of dinosaurs at Melbourne Zoo.
Mosaic Making Workshop for Beginners
Learn the art of creating beautiful mosaics from start to finish.
Melbourne Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight
Float over Melbourne's iconic landmarks in a sunrise hot air balloon flight.
Fuga: Art Soirée by Drasko Boljevic
View the windows in the laneway of Melbourne Place and meet the artist.
Occupation Studies: ngayanhurra bayarral Birrarung
A new multichannel audiovisual artwork by artist Tahlia Palmer.
7 Paintings Dining Experience
A dinner show that combines art, technology, and culinary delight into a unique experience.
Matinees at ACMI Cinemas
Celebrate cinema at a sensible hour with ACMI's thoughtfully curated line-up of films.
Spirit of Melbourne Lunch Cruise
Cruise the Yarra River in elegance and comfort and savour your meal on a two-hour lunch cruise.
RISING: The Vinyl Factory – Reverb
ACMI and RISING present The Vinyl Factory: Reverb, a major exhibition of vinyl culture and music.
Ports and Docklands Cruise
Experience Melbourne's best scenery in Docklands on a sightseeing cruise.
State Library Victoria Unlocked
On this exclusive tour, gain access to State Library Victoria before the doors open to the public.
A Family Gathering: Asian Heritage Week Exhibition
A group art exhibition celebrating Asian Heritage Week, featuring artists across the Asian diaspora.
Icons of Melbourne Walking Tour
Explore Melbourne’s icons, laneways and hidden gems on this 2hr walking tour with local stories.
After the Gold Rush: Victorian Landscape
An exhibition survey of photographic interpretations of the Victorian landscape.
Collectors' Delight
Explore an eclectic collection of unframed works and rediscovered pieces from VAS artists' studios.
Art, History, Food and Wine Tour
The perfect introduction to Melbourne – street art, curious tales, wine tasting and tapas.
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