What's on today

Until 19 Jul

The Book of Mormon

Australia’s biggest ever musical comedy returns this February.

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 27 Aug

Winter Special Meditation Class

Weekly meditation class with complementary snacks this winter until the end of August.

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.

16 Jul

Lyrical Lunchtimes in the Library

Enjoy a classical music performance in the historic Supreme Court Library.

Until 31 Aug

Aboriginal Heritage Walk

Wominjeka: journey into Melbourne Gardens with an Aboriginal guide.

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 17 Sep

Comedy in Theory

A weekly free comedy night in Melbourne.

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 22 Jul

Bourke Street Mall Busking

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

16 Jul

Destination Peru Advanced Screening

Enjoy an advanced screening of Destination Peru with Peruvian canapes, drinks and live music.

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.

Until 24 Aug

DIY Craft Workshops

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

16 Jul

Cassie Workman: Aberdeen

Aberdeen is a dark and surreal biography of Kurt Cobain by award-winning writer Cassie Workman.

Until 31 Dec

Ports and Docklands Cruise

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

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 15 Aug

Recurring Echoes: Liliana Barbieri

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

16 Jul

The Tailor of Time: 40 Years of Elision

Celebrating 40 years of Australia's premier new music ensemble.

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 31 Dec

Exhibition Stories and Behind-the-Scenes Tour

What treasures lie underneath the State Library Victoria's Dome?

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 5 Dec

EMERGENCE[Y]

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