What's on today

Until 25 Dec

Shop to Win

Do your Christmas shopping at Melbourne's iconic shopping spots for your chance to win prizes.

Until 25 Dec

Christmas in the city

See the city light up with dazzling displays, festive events and activities for the whole family.

THE LUME Melbourne

Experience art, dining, wellness and more like never before across 3,000sqm of immersive space.

Until 25 Dec

Crown Christmas River Show

Be dazzled by a spectacular water, laser and light show on the Yarra.

Until 25 Dec

Christmas Decorations

Christmas comes to life around the city with sparkly decorations spreading festive cheer.

Until 8 Dec

Leonardo Da Vinci

Explore the legacy of the visionary artist, inventor, scientist and philosopher at THE LUME.

Until 5 Jan

Myer Christmas Windows

Take a magical journey with Australia Zoo's favourite wildlife heroes in An Irwin’s Christmas Story.

Until 29 Dec

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

The inspiring life story of the Queen of Rock, who didn’t just break the rules – she rewrote them.

3 – 23 Dec

Nth Pole

Immerse yourself in the ambience of the festive holiday season at Marvel Stadium.

Until 31 May

Punting on the Lake

Glide between the bays and islands of Ornamental Lake on a guided boat cruise.

Until 25 Dec

Christmas Square

Discover a Christmas wonderland featuring the city’s giant tree.

Until 27 Jan

Rekospective: The Art of Reko Rennie

Reko Rennie's largest presentation of work to date and his first-ever retrospective exhibition.

Until 25 Dec

Christmas at Queensbridge Square

Take a ride on the light-up see-saw in this festive pop-up.

Until 25 Mar

Laugh Lab at La La Land

Come watch Melbourne's finest up and coming comedians perform in the cosiest cocktail bar in town.

Until 30 Dec

The Explorer: Melbourne Gardens

Discover the beauty of this inner-city oasis from the comfort of an open-air minibus.

Until 31 Dec

Melbourne City Christmas Treasure Hunt

Collect a map from Mary Martin Bookshop to go on a magical city treasure hunt.

Until 16 Dec

The Sky and Beyond

Jessi Wong explores sky, light, and celestial phenomena in woodblock prints on Hosho paper.

Until 31 Dec

The Fluid Project

A unique and joyful creative experience located at the Emporium Shopping Centre.

Until 23 Feb

Māreikura - Ka rere te rongoā (the Medicine Flows)

This exhibition of portraits aims to communicate the strength and power of the Māori matriarchy.

Until 24 Apr

Mosaic Class: Turkish Lamp Workshop

Learn about ancient mosaic art and create a beautiful Turkish lamp.

Until 22 Dec

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Heroes in a Half Shell

An exhibition celebrating the 40th anniversary of the franchise.

Until 6 Dec

Australian Figure Skating Championships

Watch Australia's elite figure skaters as they vie for the title of Australian champion.

Until 31 Mar

The Fans Strike Back: The Exhibition

A spectacular showcase of Star Wars memorabilia.

Until 16 Feb

Honk: Untitled Goose Exhibition

Explore the cheeky world of the iconic game with playable displays and behind-the-scenes insights.

Until 19 Dec

Linguas Melbourne Language Exchange Social

Meet new people and practise speaking another language, weekly nights at Diesel Bar.

Until 30 Jun

Shrine Kids

A free self-guided program for visitors of all ages.

Until 10 Dec

Tais, Culture & Resilience: Woven Stories from Timor-Leste

A textile and photographic exhibition celebrating 25 years of independence of Timor-Leste.

Until Nov 2025

Taste of Combat

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

Until 31 Dec

What's on in December

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

Until 23 Dec

Craig and Karl Cosmos

Celebrate Summer in the City with Melbourne Central and international artists Craig and Karl.

Until Jan 2027

DIY Craft Workshops

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

3 – 21 Dec

Horizons

Horizons invites audiences to explore the horizon line as both a literal and metaphorical construct.

Until 12 Oct

Bark Salon

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

3 Dec

Antarctica: From Ushuaia and the Polar Challenge Films

Join traveller Antony Anderson and view his Antarctic trip featurette with a Q&A session.

3 – 20 Dec

Steven Patterson: Origins

An exhibition by Paddo (Steven Patterson) of intaglio and relief prints produced with handmade inks

Until 19 Jan

Piinpi: Contemporary Indigenous Fashion

See Australia’s first major survey of Indigenous fashion.

Until 10 Dec

Van Gogh, Monet and Degas 3D: Lasting Impressions

Soar into Van Gogh's Starry Night and dance with Degas' ballerinas in this IMAX 3D art experience.

3 – 21 Dec

Small

fortyfivedownstairs is excited to once again be hosting their open-call exhibition Small.

Until 14 Feb

Designing Remembrance

Alternate visions for Victoria’s war memorial.

Until 13 Dec

Christmas in the City Photography Walks

Take a photography walk around Melbourne’s most iconic Christmas-decorated laneways.