Discover things to do in Melbourne today, from free events to exhibitions, attractions and places to visit. Plus a range of virtual events for you enjoy at home.

What's on in September
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What's on in September

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

THE LUME Melbourne
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THE LUME Melbourne

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

Library Cinema
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Library Cinema

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

School holidays
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School holidays

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

Goddess: Power, Glamour, Rebellion
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Goddess: Power, Glamour, Rebellion

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

The Friends Experience
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The Friends Experience

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

Melbourne Royal Show

Melbourne Royal Show

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

Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature
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Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature

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

Barbie Afternoon Tea
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Barbie Afternoon Tea

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

RELICS: A New World Rises
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RELICS: A New World Rises

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

Bourke Street Mall Busking
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Bourke Street Mall Busking

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

Pierre Bonnard: Designed by India Madhavi
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Pierre Bonnard: Designed by India Madhavi

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

Lost Jobs: The Changing World of Work
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Lost Jobs: The Changing World of Work

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

This Way, Emancipation
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This Way, Emancipation

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

Baby Bounce
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Baby Bounce

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

Saboteurs
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Saboteurs

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

Matrix: How We Live Now
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Matrix: How We Live Now

Celebrating the timely work of a radical feminist design collective

International Collection Highlights Tour
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International Collection Highlights Tour

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

Impossible Mission: School Holiday Program

Impossible Mission: School Holiday Program

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

Songbirds
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Songbirds

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

Takahiro Iwasaki: Reflection Model (Itsukushima)
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Takahiro Iwasaki: Reflection Model (Itsukushima)

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

Born To Be Wild 3D
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Born To Be Wild 3D

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

Monday Meditate
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Monday Meditate

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

Dino Gang Diner
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Dino Gang Diner

Learn about what dinosaurs really eat.

Italian Film Festival at Cinema Nova
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Italian Film Festival at Cinema Nova

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

Yarra Sunrise Running Tour
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Yarra Sunrise Running Tour

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

Austral Salon Violin Recital

Austral Salon Violin Recital

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

Fitzroy Gardens Spring Super Sleuth
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Fitzroy Gardens Spring Super Sleuth

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

Fam by Where Are You From?
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Fam by Where Are You From?

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

For Kin and Country
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For Kin and Country

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

La Mama Explorations
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La Mama Explorations

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

Big Mindful Colouring

Big Mindful Colouring

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

Here Lives Our Culture
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Here Lives Our Culture

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

Collective City: Photographic Exhibition
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Collective City: Photographic Exhibition

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

The Australian Ballet: Swan Lake
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The Australian Ballet: Swan Lake

See this dynamic new vision of a timeless classic.

View of Melbourne from across the Yarra River

Studio 11: Dinah Ninio

An exhibition of paintings and ceramics by Dinah Ninio.

Up Down and All Around: Daniel Emma for Kids
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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.

The Dino Show
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The Dino Show

An unmissable dinosaur experience in the spring school holidays.

City of Melbourne Libraries Book Clubs
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City of Melbourne Libraries Book Clubs

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

LynchPins: Essential David Lynch
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LynchPins: Essential David Lynch

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

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What's on this weekend in Melbourne

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Entertainment

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