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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 11 Sep

Beetlejuice The Musical

The hilarious five-star musical must leave Australia on 11 September.

Until 30 Apr

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 28 Sep

Swagger: Gentlemen of Fashion

Step behind the sartorial scenes to experience the style and elegance of 18th-century gentlemen.

Until 31 Jan

Sports Precinct Walking Tour

Explore Melbourne's sports precinct on foot with a local guide, including a tour of the MCG.

From 29 Aug

G3 Game

Experience gaming like never before, with state-of-the-art facilities.

Until 3 Dec

English Learners Book Club

English Learners’ Book Club, where English learners connect to discuss books and share ideas.

Until 5 Oct

French Impressionism

The Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition from the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

Until 31 Dec

Shrine Kids

Embark on a family adventure with this engaging program designed for discovery at every turn.

Until 31 Dec

Yarra Sunrise Running Tour

Run Melbourne’s parks, landmarks and Yarra River at sunrise on this 8km tour with coffee to finish.

Until 5 Oct

Kimono

This exhibition displays examples of kimonos from Japanese history.

Until Jan 2027

DIY Craft Workshops

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

3 Sep

Father's Day Stompers

Celebrate your loved ones at this special Father's Day Stompers.

3 – 28 Sep

The Lark

From the creators of the critically acclaimed Mother, comes the world premiere of The Lark.

Until 13 Sep

Destiny

This family drama serves as a potent reminder that the past is always with us.

Until 3 Sep

Concertina

Concertina is a night where live music meets improvised comedy.

Until 12 Oct

Bark Salon

Bark Salon is a large-scale display of First Nations bark painting, with more than 160 works.

Until 13 Sep

Braden Howard: Muktoraah

An exhibition exploring a fictional world through paint and drawings.

Until 20 Sep

Christopher Kerley: Recent Paintings

An exhibition of moody suburban scenes shaped by memory, emotion and absence.

Until 31 Jan

Melbourne Hidden Bars Walking Tour

Discover Melbourne's hidden bars – down alleys, in basements and behind closed doors.

Until 13 Sep

Saboteurs

An 'Among Us' style game played in real life.

Until 6 Sep

Michael Bragge: Retrospective 6’ x 4’ Solo Exhibition

A retrospective tracing Michael Bragge's decades-long interrogation of Western Art traditions.

3 Sep

Very Short Film Festival

Join in a night of bold storytelling and creativity on the signature theme, Seed.

Until 20 Dec

Distraction

An exhibition that plugs into the torrent of content and places we go when craving distraction.

Until 31 Dec

Protest Melbourne

An exhibition about Victoria's long history of public protest.

Until 28 Sep

Nadine Guerra: Not Just Tattoos

The first Australian exhibition by the Brazilian tattoo artist.

Until 5 Oct

Plans For The Planet: Olaf Breuning For Kids

Created by artist Olaf Breuning this exhibition invites kids to explore the natural environment.

3 Sep

Balibo: Screening and Q&A

Join a special screening of Balibo, as part of the 14th Australian Media Traditions Conference.

3 Sep

Tracey Lee Holmes: A Life Through Sport

Journalist and broadcaster Tracey Lee Holmes reflects on her career and remarkable life in sport

Until 1 Nov

The Veil

An exhibition offering a deep exploration into identity, memory and cultural resilience.

Until 10 Dec

Stompers

Join in the Stompers fun with your toddler every Wednesday at East Melbourne Library.

Until 25 Sep

Viaggio Italiano: Photography and Drawings by Moses Tan

An exhibition of photographs and digital drawings of Italy by Moses Tan.

Until 23 Nov

Taste of Combat

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

Until 31 Dec

Free Kids Explorer Bus

Children ride free on the Kids Explorer Bus during the school holidays.

Until 5 Sep

The Dirty Dozen

Explore the stories behind the foods that made Melbourne.

Until 3 Sep

Bourke Street Mall Busking

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

Until 6 Sep

In The Heights

Lin-Manuel Miranda's show includes high-energy dance, soulful storytelling, and unforgettable music.

Until 28 Sep

Stray Gods: The Exhibition

An exclusive exhibition exploring Summerfall Studios' hit mythology video game, Stray Gods.

Until 31 Dec

Glass Painting Workshop for Beginners

Make your own glass-painted, quirky night lamp.

Until 19 Dec

St Paul's Cathedral Lunchtime Concerts

Take a break and enjoy a lunchtime concert on Wednesdays.